dan28 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 i bought my xvs as a unfinshed project it came with log book that was registered to the previous owner who i bought it off the frame has been resprayed an there is no frame number i can only assume that instead of the number being stamped into the frame its on a sticker like this ? Uploaded with ImageShack.us ( click pic to enlarge an look below the white sticker the bike has been hpi checked an is clear i ve had a plate made with the frame number on what i want to know is does the number have to be a certain size font an should i mount the plate in the orignal place or somewhere different i ve removed the paint from the area where the number is found an there are no signs of it being tampered with but if i stick the plate in the origanl place its possible people may think i am hiding something 9(i am not though pics of the removed paint will be up soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 i don't know the legality of your question,but the engine number on my bike has been re-stamped to match the frame number, i have never had a problem with insurance or mot as everything tally's with the log book.the only advise i would offer is to get on with it. and maybe check with dvlc/dvla,, it's one of them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 as long as its the same numbers, then there wont be any problem putting it on top of the old one, as all they will do is check in the data base and everything will tally up, ur not doing owt wrong so why worry? legality wise your not tampering with it your just replacing the damaged one with an exact copy so no worries there m8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vez Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 After having a frame powder coated and making the frame number unreadable, i was told to stamp the number on a plate and fix that to my frame by the local MOT tester. Didn't mention font size but said to stick it over the original number, so i presume its best to keep it in the same location. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan28 Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 thanks for the replys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I don't know what year the bike is but as a rule after 1995 most vehicles have VIN numbers. These are distinctly different from chassis numbers. VIN numbers identify one actual machine - tempering with them is a criminal offence with some pretty stiff and mandatory penalties. IE moving them will land you in hot water. Chassis numbers are just a means of identifying a frame or chassis - under certain circumstances it is OK to transfer them. I Just looked at your photos - thats a VIN - mess with it and if you get stopped and checked expect to have the bike taken off you and some serious explaining to do. MOT centres have to report altered VINs to the Police as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan28 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 I don't know what year the bike is but as a rule after 1995 most vehicles have VIN numbers. These are distinctly different from chassis numbers. VIN numbers identify one actual machine - tempering with them is a criminal offence with some pretty stiff and mandatory penalties. IE moving them will land you in hot water. Chassis numbers are just a means of identifying a frame or chassis - under certain circumstances it is OK to transfer them. I Just looked at your photos - thats a VIN - mess with it and if you get stopped and checked expect to have the bike taken off you and some serious explaining to do. MOT centres have to report altered VINs to the Police as well. speedshop the vin in the pic isnt mine i found the pic on line that sticker is not on my bike as i said its been resprayed an there are no numbers stamped into the frame so i guess all the info is found on that sticker? an its been removed when the fram,e was sandblasted an powder coated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 speedshop the vin in the pic isnt mine i found the pic on line that sticker is not on my bike as i said its been resprayed an there are no numbers stamped into the frame so i guess all the info is found on that sticker? an its been removed when the fram,e was sandblasted an powder coated yeah everything is on that sticker well.....was, think your best bet is give the dvla a call and see where you stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan28 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 makes sense now what other info is on the sticker i am guessing nothing that cant be found by doing a hpi check i was told that as long as it the frame number mounted on the frame it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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