tomo256

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. As "up yours" and "jimmy" said they were getting hammered as soon as they came out of the showroom. I can remember, so matching numbers are rear. I will probably go with this one as its all there, even the fairing is undamaged. I dare say I will be posting again soon enough. Does anybody on the forum do crank rebuilds, cylinder porting, etc.or can recommend anywhere. Would be nice to keep it all in house so to speak. Regards Tomo

Thanks guys much appreciated. So will the engine change make much difference To the finished value, as it is my intention to renovate it. Or should I Look around for one with matching numbers. I have heard of purists Turning thier noses up at non matching numbers. Thanks

Hi Guys , Just trying to get back into LCs and have been looking around and have been offered a bike but the engine and frame numbers dont match but I have read some where that that did happen when some bikes were built. Perhalps you could shed some light on it. The bike was registered in the UK in 87-88 It is a 1WT type ( I took photos of the frame number but they are not clear, I will take some more when I can ) But has the engine number 31K-054478 Is there any chance that this is a genuine bike and not had an engine change. Regards Martin