Where is the motorcycle frame number located?
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Motorcycle frame numbers are generally stamped on the frontmost part of the frame, either on the left or right side of the steering column. For underbone motorcycles, it's mostly stamped here as well, while some may be located under the seat or on both sides of the frame. The motorcycle frame number consists of 17 characters, each with different meanings. Meanings of each part in the motorcycle frame number: 1. Among the 17 characters of the frame number: the first 3 characters respectively represent the vehicle's production country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. 2. Characters 4-8 of the frame number: all indicate vehicle characteristics, such as vehicle category, body type, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating. 3. The 9th character: represents the check digit, used to verify the correctness of the frame number. 4. The 10th character: indicates the production year, serving as proof of when the vehicle was manufactured. 5. The 11th character: shows the vehicle's assembly location. Remember "0" indicates original factory assembly. 6. The 11th character: definitely not "0". If a salesperson claims it's imported from the original German factory, you'll know whether they're telling the truth. 7. Characters 12-17 of the frame number: represent the production serial number. This is used when manufacturers recall vehicles with quality issues, as recalls are conducted based on production serial numbers. However, foreign-brand vehicles in China are rarely recalled.
