Vin Decoding

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Vin Decoding

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Hello!
I need to identify the model of my 51 Panhead.
The number is 51F6342; however it only has a F, not FL as the decoding chart say. Could it be that the "6" is an "L"?
I'm also attaching a pic of the 49 frame.
Thanks for your support
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Re: Vin Decoding

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Post by 1950Panhead »

F is low compression, FL is high compression, your vin is factory stamped
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Re: Vin Decoding

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Thanks a lot!
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Post by RUBONE »

Gustavo, Most "F" models were sold as either sidecar equipped units or commercial units (FS, the S was not stamped on the pad) especially for export to Police departments and Government users due to the poor quality of fuel available in most countries into the mid 50s. They seem to appear most often outside the USA.
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As real as it gets......
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Re: Vin Decoding

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Post by 1950Panhead »

Gustavo,
Please post photo of your bike.
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Here are some pics!

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More pics...


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Post by Andygears »

Nice bike, combined old & new and built to ride. I like it.

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