This is about 3 years after they stopped stamping the VIN on the motor and moved it to the frame. That can pose a problem because as vast as ODT knowledge may be, it doesn't stop the Harley guys from swapping motors and frames. Even if you sort out the VIN location, you may come up empty handed as the frame could be in Australia and the motor could be in Japan now (two big hotspots for vintage Harleys and Harley parts at the moment).
I've lost count of the Harleys I've put back together with parts from other bikes. I wish you all the luck, but with the age and demand for these motors right now, the odds are not stacked in your favor, especially if it or parts of it made their way out of the country.
I've lost count of the Harleys I've put back together with parts from other bikes. I wish you all the luck, but with the age and demand for these motors right now, the odds are not stacked in your favor, especially if it or parts of it made their way out of the country.
A phone call won't hurt anything and if they pitch a fit "Sorry for bothering you, thanks for your time." I don't understand all the angst about contacting someone to purchase something they own. Yes I understand about the 'legality' of obtaining the information, but never-the-less. It's not like you are a stalker wanting a date. Hell I get bothered all the time from unknown people wanting to buy my house and cabin and they are just faceless investors. I'd be much more receptive to someone with a personal story such as yours. Good luck with whatever you decide.
