Please help

Christie5 · April 28th, 2021, 10:29 AM

I bought a ninja without paperwork. And the engine was swapped now I can’t find the engine number on this motor to get it registered. What can I do. Thanks for any help I can get.

jkv45 · April 28th, 2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Christie5

I bought a ninja without paperwork. And the engine was swapped now I can’t find the engine number on this motor to get it registered. What can I do. Thanks for any help I can get.

Most of the time the DMV will want the frame number (VIN) for registration - and not the engine number.

The VIN is stamped on the side of the steering head, between the triple clamps.

Triple Jim · April 28th, 2021, 11:00 AM

It's on top of the transmission on a flat area. If you look from where the clutch cable goes in, toward the centerline of the engine/trans you'll see it. With some motorcycles, factory replacement engines have no serial number stamped. If that's the case you'll find the flat boss where it would be, but nothing on it.

There's also an entry in the Wiki about it: https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Engine...of_manufacture

Good luck Christie. I'm sure no matter what, someone at the DMV will be able to help you get it registered. Here in NC it's not terribly hard to get a title and registration on a vehicle without paperwork, but we have to get a title bond, that that costs $100 that you pay to the bond company in addition to what you pay the state.

And welcome to the board!

PaleHorse · April 28th, 2021, 01:46 PM

In California, the engine number is on the title as well as the Vin. I picked up an ex racebike that I have put everything back on to make it street legal and am trying to get the title transferred and registered in CA.

I did not bring up that the engine numbers on my bike do not match the title. Mine came with 2 and neither of them match the paperwork. In order to correct this, you will need to fill out a "statement of facts" at the DMV. They will most likely check with Sacramento to make sure the engine that was swapped in is not stolen. It might be a good idea to call the Sacramento office and tell them you are thinking of buying that motor and want to know if there is any history on it. If you show up and the number is ran and there is anything nefarious it would put you in the middle of a bad situation.

I had to get the local DMV office manager involved when I did the paperwork for mine. I walked out with registration and tags and am now waiting for the new title to show up. Think I have about a 50/50 chance of it getting through Sacramento without them asking for more information.

JayVapes · May 1st, 2021, 09:25 PM

Great help, way to go

April 28th, 2021, 10:29 AM	#1
Christie5 ninjette.org newbie Name: Christie Location: Red bluff Join Date: Apr 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki ninja ex250f Posts: 1	Please help I bought a ninja without paperwork. And the engine was swapped now I can’t find the engine number on this motor to get it registered. What can I do. Thanks for any help I can get.

May 1st, 2021, 09:25 PM	#5
JayVapes ninjette.org member Name: Honorio Location: Rio Grande Valley Join Date: Aug 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja EX250 Posts: 118 Blog Entries: 8	Great help, way to go __________________________________________________ RIDE IT UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF, THEN BUY NEW WHEELS

April 28th, 2021, 11:00 AM	#3
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	It's on top of the transmission on a flat area. If you look from where the clutch cable goes in, toward the centerline of the engine/trans you'll see it. With some motorcycles, factory replacement engines have no serial number stamped. If that's the case you'll find the flat boss where it would be, but nothing on it. There's also an entry in the Wiki about it: https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Engine...of_manufacture Good luck Christie. I'm sure no matter what, someone at the DMV will be able to help you get it registered. Here in NC it's not terribly hard to get a title and registration on a vehicle without paperwork, but we have to get a title bond, that that costs $100 that you pay to the bond company in addition to what you pay the state. And welcome to the board!

April 28th, 2021, 01:46 PM	#4
PaleHorse Moto Nut Name: Yes, I have one Location: On the coast Join Date: Feb 2021 Motorcycle(s): Harley Davidson Road King, Yamaha FZ1, 92 Ninja 250, 95 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	In California, the engine number is on the title as well as the Vin. I picked up an ex racebike that I have put everything back on to make it street legal and am trying to get the title transferred and registered in CA. I did not bring up that the engine numbers on my bike do not match the title. Mine came with 2 and neither of them match the paperwork. In order to correct this, you will need to fill out a "statement of facts" at the DMV. They will most likely check with Sacramento to make sure the engine that was swapped in is not stolen. It might be a good idea to call the Sacramento office and tell them you are thinking of buying that motor and want to know if there is any history on it. If you show up and the number is ran and there is anything nefarious it would put you in the middle of a bad situation. I had to get the local DMV office manager involved when I did the paperwork for mine. I walked out with registration and tags and am now waiting for the new title to show up. Think I have about a 50/50 chance of it getting through Sacramento without them asking for more information.