4HUN
06-28-2002, 01:05 AM
I have a dilema that I hope someone here can help me out with. Right now I have a 01 400ex. I also have an extra engine complete with all electronics, and a bunch of other 400 parts available to me through alot of my friends. Since I own my 400 now I want to sell it and use the money to build a nice MX setup bike. The only problem is getting a frame. ServiceHonda.com has no problem selling me a frame for a good price. One problem. Honda wont give them a frame with ,NEW, VIN numbers on it. The will only sell a frame with my numbers stamped into it. It would obviously be cheaper to for me to build one from the ground up than it would be to start from complete bike (especially since I have a complete engine). However, ........
The Problems-
-I can buy a frame from ebay, however I do not know the history of the bike, and I want to have a good serial number so I can not only register it but also insure it.
-If I get one with the same number as the one I have now, and I sell mine, and say that one gets stolen, then I have a "Stolen" quad. (obviously very superficial, however with my luck, it would happen)
-If I get one from Ebay, and take the numbers off or whatever, I could run into a problem at tracks or at state parks. (I have had my serial number ran once before)
-If I ever want to sell it (which I'm sure someday I will), I want to be able to.
I am kind of stuck right now, and do not know what to do. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The Problems-
-I can buy a frame from ebay, however I do not know the history of the bike, and I want to have a good serial number so I can not only register it but also insure it.
-If I get one with the same number as the one I have now, and I sell mine, and say that one gets stolen, then I have a "Stolen" quad. (obviously very superficial, however with my luck, it would happen)
-If I get one from Ebay, and take the numbers off or whatever, I could run into a problem at tracks or at state parks. (I have had my serial number ran once before)
-If I ever want to sell it (which I'm sure someday I will), I want to be able to.
I am kind of stuck right now, and do not know what to do. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks