Swiss Toni Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Are there any sites with comprehensive chassis numbers, (as in From ~To), that I can nail down the year of Manf. of my import 750 Slabbie? Edited April 24, 2019 by Swiss Toni 1 Quote
Kamikaze Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, Swiss Toni said: Are there any sites with comprehensive chassis numbers, that I can nail down the year of Manf. of my import 750 Slabbie? was about to ask the same thing....i searched the forum but couldn't find a comprehensive listing. Quote
Kamikaze Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 From memory i think the frame serial number designation starts with 1 or 2 depending on the country or region its been shipped to. Quote
Captain Chaos Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 only for VIN numbers with 17 positions. And the 10th position is the model year. Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 24, 2019 Author Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) My frame number starts GR71F. That's a JDM prefix. I've since found out, these were made (for JDM), under the model name of GSX750R. So, it looks like it's an '85 model. Funny, as the V5C has it as manufactured 1986. Could they have got that wrong??? Edited April 24, 2019 by Swiss Toni Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 24, 2019 Author Posted April 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Kamikaze said: From memory i think the frame serial number designation starts with 1 or 2 depending on the country or region its been shipped to. Right! JDM was GR71, UK GR75 and so on. Quote
Lachie04 Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) I've used this site to track down some info don't know if it has frame numbers and such https://sites.google.com/site/suzukitechnical/suzuki/sacs-enginecodes and http://www.suzukicycles.org/_misc/identification.shtml Edited April 25, 2019 by Lachie04 1 Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 25, 2019 Author Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) @Lachie04Suzukitech site confirms 1985. Thanks for that! Now, to try and get DVLA to change date on V5! Edited April 25, 2019 by Swiss Toni Quote
eddiegsx Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Led to believe its Japanese domestic market. 1 Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 25, 2019 Author Posted April 25, 2019 It's been in the UK for the last 20 yrs. I'm assuming it would have been restricted for the Japanese home market? I'm also assuming, due to the length of time its been in the UK, someone's already de-restricted it. If not, how would it differ from UK spec? Carbs, ignition ect? Quote
Dezza Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 I just looked at a slabby 750 frame that is going to form the basis my next build (beginning 2030 probably) and the frame number is JDM the same as ST's. Says 1985 on V5 though Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 25, 2019 Author Posted April 25, 2019 I'll get onto DVLA and ask if it can be changed. If so, I'll email VJMC for dating cert. Quote
wsn03 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 21 hours ago, Swiss Toni said: It's been in the UK for the last 20 yrs. I'm assuming it would have been restricted for the Japanese home market? I'm also assuming, due to the length of time its been in the UK, someone's already de-restricted it. If not, how would it differ from UK spec? Carbs, ignition ect? I bought mine as a JDM when it was still on the ship coming over! I think from memory the restrictions were as follows: - Exhaust was restricted in the downpipes (if you have an original just bin it - actually I'll collect it from you cause you're obviously busy) - Warning light coming on at 50 mph I think it was As far as I can remember that was it. The odd thing about mine was the chain, it was really cheap and nasty, the links didn't even turn on the pins! I don't know of any other restrictions Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 26, 2019 Author Posted April 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, wsn03 said: Exhaust was restricted in the downpipes (if you have an original just bin it - actually I'll collect it from you cause you're obviously busy) Ah, you're just too late! Crushed it last week ... As if! Actually, it's in not bad fettle. Could do with the dent in the heat shield taken out. The clocks are now UK spec. I'd have thought any restrictions would be in carb size (mine's 29's), or Ignitor box. Bonus if that's all there was. Emailed DVLA this morning. Not expecting much, except that brightly coloured thin stuff, (red tape)!!! Quote
wsn03 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, Swiss Toni said: Ah, you're just too late! Crushed it last week ... As if! Actually, it's in not bad fettle. Could do with the dent in the heat shield taken out. The clocks are now UK spec. I'd have thought any restrictions would be in carb size (mine's 29's), or Ignitor box. Bonus if that's all there was. Emailed DVLA this morning. Not expecting much, except that brightly coloured thin stuff, (red tape)!!! I can't remember about the carbs, as it is I converted to 1100G with Stage 1 Dynojet - ran like a dream ever since (oh and Dyna coils, the big green ones that were good back in the day). There may have been a restrictor in the carbs, I honestly can't remember having played with so many from so many different makes of bike, Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 26, 2019 Author Posted April 26, 2019 Well, I'll go through the carbs when I strip them for the 'fizzy bath'. All else, as it comes up. Thanks for the 'heads up'! Quote
wsn03 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Swiss Toni said: Well, I'll go through the carbs when I strip them for the 'fizzy bath'. All else, as it comes up. Thanks for the 'heads up'! Whatever you need shout - mine is all bog standard except the exhaust, carbs and coils. Let me know what time to call round to collect your exhaust Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 26, 2019 Author Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, wsn03 said: Whatever you need shout - mine is all bog standard except the exhaust, carbs and coils. Thanks! Let me know what time to call round to collect your exhaust In your dreams! Quote
wsn03 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Swiss Toni said: In your dreams! hmmm...i'll keep hovering.... Quote
billd Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 I have a JDM and have just got it running after new rings and a top end O/H. Chassis number is as yours Tony, GR71F-102266. I've replaced the VM29'S with BST32's and it runs like a top. Had rebuilt the VM29's but didn't run smoothly. As my bike is in a standard configuration although not stock (as noted about carbs) and runs original airbox and filter. I bought an original exhaust header and can but not sure what it's off of so could be UK model or JDM. Can someone tell me more about the JDM exhaust restrictors, was it just a smaller outlet pipe from the cylinder head or an insert to restrict the exhaust header that could be removed? Quote
Swiss Toni Posted April 26, 2019 Author Posted April 26, 2019 @billdYours is approx. 1000 units older than mine! Very early! Quote
wsn03 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, billd said: I have a JDM and have just got it running after new rings and a top end O/H. Chassis number is as yours Tony, GR71F-102266. I've replaced the VM29'S with BST32's and it runs like a top. Had rebuilt the VM29's but didn't run smoothly. As my bike is in a standard configuration although not stock (as noted about carbs) and runs original airbox and filter. I bought an original exhaust header and can but not sure what it's off of so could be UK model or JDM. Can someone tell me more about the JDM exhaust restrictors, was it just a smaller outlet pipe from the cylinder head or an insert to restrict the exhaust header that could be removed? I believe the JDM had smaller pipe outlets. I wanted to keep mine but was told in absolute terms by the whole world that i would be on a hiding to nothing Out of interest I remember that pipe weighed at least a ton! Edited April 26, 2019 by wsn03 Quote
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