Decoding frame numbers?

[cc rider]

What does a bikes VIN number tell you.

CB2506006882
This is what the owner says is stamped on frame behind headlight. The bike is other end of Aust so not seen in person. Owner was told it was a 360T Limited Edition... Night Stalker (Hawk???)
I noticed some Red on sidecover. Looks to be coverd with primer.



If anyone has an idea on model or year I'd appreciate knowing. I'm not too fussed as will be stripped down for a motomorph.

cheers
CC

I'm hoping it's early enough to be in Classic Section... if not, Mod please move... just let me know where

[Drew]

That's the frame number if it's stamped on the frame.

VIN (vehicle identification number) is usually on a separate plate riveted to the frame some where else.


Quick google search shows fuck all for the number you have though, which is odd.

It starts CB250 though, I'm picking that's what the bike is.

[cc rider]

Thanks Drew

Yeah that's the only number owner's wife could find tonight. He's away.

A friend has a 1971/2 CB250E which has the same number count.
Hoping someone can tell from pics.

[MSTRS:Me]

Hoping someone can tell from pics.

Google Images says it is.



But your one has been dicked with over the years...

[BoristheBiter]

Just give a Honda shop a call and they should be able to tell you straight away.

This is from an old book.

From 1979 to 1995 Honda had a 11-digit VIN, e.g. RD023600883
R: cc (A=up to 50, D=up to 70, H=up to 80, J=up to 125, K=up to 150, M=up to 250, N=up to 400, P=up to 600, R=up to 800, S=up to 800)
D: type of motorcycle (B=kids bike/ATC, C=Street, D=Enduro, E=OHV/Offroad bike - not street legal, F=Scooter)
02: internal production number (here NX650 Dominator)
3: version
6: series
00883: serial number

From 1996-up Honda has a 17-digit VIN, e.g. JH2RD07ABTM000992 or JH2RD07A1YM417129
JH2: country of production (JH2=WMI Honda Japan, 1HF=Honda America, ZDC=Honda Italy, VTM=Montesa/Honda Spain)
RD07A: type (here Africa Twin)
B: version
1: control number (1-9 or X)
T: year (T=1996, V=1997, W=1998, X=1999, Y=2000, 1=2001 ... 6=2006)
M: factory (M=Hamamatsu/Japan, K=Kumamoto/Japan, A=Ohio/USA, F=Atessa/Italy, *E=Barcelona/Spain
000992: serial number

[cc rider]

I though it might be a K Series too. But side covers & forks got me wondering. Agreed it has been played with.


Thanks Boris... any ideas on Pre '79 VINs?

I'll ask at shop today.

cheers
CC

[BoristheBiter]

I though it might be a K Series too. But side covers & forks got me wondering. Agreed it has been played with.


Thanks Boris... any ideas on Pre '79 VINs?

I'll ask at shop today.

cheers
CC

nah sorry, just quoting from a book.

[Grumph]

Frame and running gear look same as CB360 which we got in NZ. Doubt if any 250's came here - Oz may have got a few.
My worry would be the crank - pretty similar to the earlier motors in that bits are rare and expensive. If it hasn't been used but has just sat and rusted, I'd think the crank will have pitted bearing races...

The 360's are an ugly unloved POS....if you've been given this one, fair enough, I certainly wouldn't pay for it.

[F5 Dave]

. . . Owner was told it was a 360T Limited Edition... Night Stalker
. . .

Hehehe Night Stalker Hehehe


Date code of manufacture should be stamped on the rims if you look past the rust.

[FJRider]

The engine number looks visible just behind the clutch cable in the first pic.

[pete-blen]