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Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#1 Post by NJRZ350 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:53 pm

Well someone on the 500 forum got a company to make one for their RZ500 so I asked them to make one for the RZ350 as well. Should work for the US 84-85 RZ350 and possibly the Canadian one of the same years. Not sure if it will work for the RD350 YPVS of other markets.

This is nice if you're powder coating your frame or simply if your original one has seen better days. The font doesn't appear to be an exact match, but I'm not going for a perfect restoration so this is fine for me. I have already ordered mine since my frame is at the powder coater as I type this :)

http://www.replicals.com/product_info.p ... ts_id=1682" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#2 Post by steveloomis » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:48 pm

That is great info. I need one for my 85 RZ350
'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#3 Post by NJRZ350 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:11 pm

steveloomis wrote:That is great info. I need one for my 85 RZ350
I'll post a pic of mine when I get it.

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#4 Post by steveloomis » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:48 pm

Thank you. I have a pic of my original before powder coating.....
'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#5 Post by jzanutto » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:29 pm

where is the proper placement for this sticker? on frame tube under tank?

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#6 Post by jzanutto » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:37 pm

it looks like the vin on the example is the headset vin plus part of the engine number.

my vin is 29K020309. should I just put that?

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#7 Post by steveloomis » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:05 pm

Proper placement for the US model is vertical on the steering head. right beside the stamped frame number. It should be in the same orientation as the stamped number and right squarely in front. Mine looks exactly like the example but for the vin, my build date is even the same as the example. I have ordered one so will see how it matches up.

For a US bike, the frame number is 17 digits long since about 1981 or so. Prior to that shorter.
'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#8 Post by steveloomis » Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:06 pm

Received my decal today. Looks exactly like my picture of my original one. Should be no problem at all as it matches the stamped frame number and looks original.
'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....

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#9 Post by NJRZ350 » Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:55 pm

steveloomis wrote:Received my decal today. Looks exactly like my picture of my original one. Should be no problem at all as it matches the stamped frame number and looks original.
I haven't gotten around to taking a pic of my sticker, but it looks great and completes the freshly powder coated frame.

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#10 Post by Chang-Kuao-Lo » Mon May 20, 2013 9:47 pm

anybody know how to look up the manufacture date by vin? i would like one of these, but on my frame the sticker was shredded and i couldn't read the date of manufacture.
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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#11 Post by jzanutto » Tue May 21, 2013 12:47 am

go here

http://www.rd350lc.net/pageVIN.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#12 Post by expat » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:09 pm

Ordered 2 for my RZ's, arrived in 3 days to my door! Awesome product and superb service. I am going to contact them to see if they will make one for my YSR too!
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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#13 Post by slow86gn » Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:12 am

Ok my bike is 1985 RZ350 NC2. On the RD350 web site it says vin # 1EL1680 is late 85. Ok what is late mean? 6/85, 7/85 what are we talkin? The original sticker is long gone, the date of first sale was not until 1988 here in California. Anybody else have a 1EL vin? A little help please. Thanks John
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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#14 Post by steveloomis » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:37 pm

My 1EL has a date of 2/85. I ordered one of the stickers and it matches the pic I took of the original before powder coating. They look exactly correct. I have not installed it yet but will soon. My sticker serial number and frame serial are the same as well as the engine number. This is a california model for sure as it has the canister mounts on the frame and the tank has the canister connection on the bottom side up high.

Last 4 digits of my serial number is 17xx (not disclosing my exact serial number). My serial number is later than yours and is an early 85 as indicated by 2/85.

I don't now how you tell if it is a "late 85" model.

PM if you need more detail of my VIN.

Steve
'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....

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Re: Reproduction Frame VIN Decal Sticker

#15 Post by slow86gn » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:16 pm

Thanks Steve I guess I'll order one up with the 2/85 and be done with it. Thanks again later John
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