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VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:13 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

Red Flash has a hankerin' for a blue Sister. I've identified a possible adoption candidate. Evidently a 1998, but 4000 miles. The pic in the ad shows it's missing a kickstarter lever. Owner said "Oh, these didn't come with a kickstarter." I played dumb - not a difficult thing for me to do, really. :wink:

Anyhow, she says the VIN is 3H1AF1600WD900***. O Great Gurus o' VINdom, can you confirm the model year?

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:30 am
by bakaracer
That looks like a gear cover vin

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:36 am
by bonesv
Hey Wheelman-111, I checked the Honda parts dealer I use online and
the 1998 SA50 has the VIN # 3H1AF160WD900*** is in fact a 1998 SA50 model,
which is the Elite "SR" model.

The "S" model, or SA50P, VIN is 3H1AF161WD400***. I have
highlighted the differences. Happy for you to find such a low mileage "SR".

Happy Trails! :peace:

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:43 am
by Mystic
:woot: Do the thang

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:17 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

Thanks, Dawgs.
Only trouble is riding 'em both at the same time. Maybe weld a couple cross bars across and make them into a Quad. Like a Gyro, only one wheel better! Nah, maybe Ms. Wheelperson could get over her snooty disdain for anything less than 883ccs?

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:50 pm
by Bear45-70
Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Thanks, Dawgs.
Only trouble is riding 'em both at the same time. Maybe weld a couple cross bars across and make them into a Quad. Like a Gyro, only one wheel better! Nah, maybe Ms. Wheelperson could get over her snooty disdain for anything less than 883ccs?
Yeah, like that is gonna happen. :lol:

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:19 pm
by bonesv
Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Thanks, Dawgs.
Only trouble is riding 'em both at the same time. Maybe weld a couple cross bars across and make them into a Quad. Like a Gyro, only one wheel better! Nah, maybe Ms. Wheelperson could get over her snooty disdain for anything less than 883ccs?
Alright, I would love to see some pics before you tear that thing apart! Good Luck Wheelman-111. I might guess you have something in mind for this already? Did you say that this 1998 is blue?

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:18 pm
by arnada
Yes, pics please!!!

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:47 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

The only one I have.
Elite.jpg
Elite.jpg (49.56 KiB) Viewed 6601 times
Note the "congenital" aplasia of the kickstart pedal.
Not yet purchased.

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:52 pm
by bradthreee
IS IT CHEAP?!?! I HOPE SO!!! :nervous:

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:36 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

Like about a third of what I paid for Flash. O' course, it's got more than 33 miles...

VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:46 pm
by Carnie
I'm assuming at least the electric start works. If you have the funds, I say get it out of the hands of someone who doesn't appreciate and take care of it.

Re: VINdication

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:57 pm
by bonesv
Whow! Love the color! :worship: Man, I never find 'em this nice. :rock: Of course, I'm impressed!
Flash, and now Flame. Sounds perfect. :mrgreen: Keep on rock'in. Thanks for 'da pics!

Re: VINdication

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:55 am
by eliteguy50
The tenth character is the year.

The single ball bearing axle starts with engine number af16e 2031629

Re: VINdication

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:01 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

Good catch, EliteGuy. Thanks! "W" = 1998? It didn't occur to me that '98 was that transition year. Must be single-bearing then?