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Thread: NVM Got the info I needed - Kawasaki VIN info

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    NVM Got the info I needed - Kawasaki VIN info

    I'm working on my VIN decoder page to expand the coverage for all Kawasaki 3 wheelers and I'm missing the info for the machines below. The back cover of the Kawasaki manual has the info I need, photos/scans would be preferred if possible.

    • 1987 KLT185-A2
    • 1984 KLT200-C2 (Have info from an unknown branded manual, would like info from Kawasaki manual)
    • 1984 KLT250-C2 (Have info from an unknown branded manual, would like info from Kawasaki manual)
    • 1985 KLT250-C3 (Have info from an unknown branded manual, would like info from Kawasaki manual)
    • 1986 KXT250-B1 (I have the info I think, source photo was super blurry though)
    • 1987 KXT250-B2


    Here's the info I have from the unknown branded manual, the front and rear cover aren't in the pdf and I don't see a copyright mark or anything to identify the manual.



    Here's a photo of the info I'm looking for. Trying to save money by not having to buy the manuals to get the info (if they can be found).



    I'm also interested in any engine serial details. I have one Kawasaki manual for the 1986 KLT185 A1 but don't see the engine serial details in it so not even sure if that info exists in the manuals.

    Anyway, any help would be great, worst case I might start a physical manual collection.
    Last edited by ps2fixer; 09-16-2019 at 02:14 AM.

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    Also, if anyone could check, see if the ending of your VIN and Engine serial matches numbers. Looking up photos of the engine serials and the years seem to match up to the VIN ranges.

    Edit: Found some VIN/Engine info for a motorcycle, lot newer but it appears my thoughts match theirs. In that person's case the engine and vin do not match, but are very close.
    Last edited by ps2fixer; 09-15-2019 at 11:48 PM.

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    Those are super cool, never knew anything like that existed! Looks like they exist for Suzuki too. I sent the seller an email to see if we can work out shipping. If it's a no go, would you be willing to pick them up and ship for me if I paid for your time and such? Ebay prices are $20-30 per book, so it's around $100 or so value.

    Wonder if something like that exists for Honda too even though most/all models are covered pretty well.

    Do those books cover models made for other countries too? Like US vs EU vs AU?

    NVM, found some scans, and it seems to cover all markets xD, atleast that's true for the newer manuals (2006-2013).




    Since I found the scans, here's the part numbers for the different ranges.

    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1001–02) for 1963 ∼ 1978 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1002–01) for 1979 ∼ 1981 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1003–01) for 1982 ∼ 1985 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1004–01) for 1986 ∼ 1988 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1005–01) for 1989 ∼ 1991 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1006–01) for 1992 ∼ 1994 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1007–01) for 1995 ∼ 2001 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1008–01) for 2002 ∼ 2005 models
    Model Recognition Manual (P/No. 99930–1009–01) for 2006 ∼ 2013 models
    Model Recognition Manual (Watercraft Only) (P/No. 99930–1010–01) for 2005 ∼ 2013 models
    Last edited by ps2fixer; 09-16-2019 at 01:27 AM.

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    Hopefully it works out. Let me know if you will need them sent.

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