How do I tell what year my Yamaha bike is?

How do I tell what year my Yamaha bike is?

How to Find The Year of a Yamaha Dirt Bike

  1. Locate the serial number or VIN on the dirt bike head, motor or on the title. Check to see if the number has dashes or spaces.
  2. Compare a serial number to the serial number table. The table may be arranged by model and year.

How do you tell what year a pw50 is?

Therefore knowing what year PW you have can be difficult unless you know how to read the VIN number or have a title in hand. The VIN number on a PW-50 can be found on the frame’s down tube. If the VIN number starts with 4X4 your PW-50 is between 1981-1983 and more research will be needed.

What does Yamaha YDRE mean?

Starting in 2007 Yamaha released a new model with an improved suspension. The YDRE models have an working, automobile-like strut configuration; in which it keeps the front wheels as vertical as possible at all times.

What is the model number of a Yamaha Virago?

YAMAHA VIRAGO 1981-2000 Model and Vehicle Identification Numbers by Year 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 The frame serial number is stamped into the right side of the frame and printed on a label affixed to the frame.

What was the year of the first Yamaha Motorocycle?

1972 DT2-MX 1972 marked the year when Yamaha first produced engines with reed valves, called Torque Induction. This system helped deliver more low-end power and quicker engine response over the entire RPM range. All 1972 MX and Enduro models had reed valves, except the JT-2 Mini Enduro, which had rotary valve induction.

What does J stand for on a Yamaha?

The Yamaha VIN decoder will tell you that J stands for Japan, the country where it was manufactured. Y stands for Yamaha, the label of the company and A determines the type of the vehicle. We have a motorcycle in this case.

Where can I buy Yamaha parts and accessories?

The Yamaha Parts and Accessories ecommerce store is administered on behalf of participating Yamaha dealerships. In order to place an online order you must select a Yamaha dealer in which to do business with. This Website is intended for U.S. residents only. See here for global Yamaha Motor links.

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