VF500F engine number = which year?

rzypvs · 02-26-2008, 04:06 PM

I recently purchased a baby ceptor in rough condition and I was hoping to get a lil' help regarding identifying which year this engine number corresponds to? PC12E-2207252? Any help would be appreciated.

masonv45 · 02-27-2008, 09:23 AM

The engine serial number is not much help. Now if you can get the VIN, the year can be determined by using this page: http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BVINSystem.htm

rzypvs · 02-27-2008, 11:28 AM

thx for the reply and the link. I have the title and ur link confirms the frame at least is a 1984. The engine #does not match the title so that is why I am asking here. Are there any obvious exterior differences to the engine to help?

Longerfellow · 02-27-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rzypvs

thx for the reply and the link. I have the title and ur link confirms the frame at least is a 1984. The engine #does not match the title so that is why I am asking here. Are there any obvious exterior differences to the engine to help?

If you know someone at a Honda shop that still has micro-fiche cards, they should be able to tell you.

masonv45 · 02-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Most Honda Engine Serial Numbers do not match the Frame/VIN. However, Honda does list in the microfiche which engines were produced in which years for which frames. Unless you have a non california VIN, but a California carb setup, or vice-versa, I would not worry about it.

pjvtec · 02-27-2008, 01:07 PM

Great Topic, A Honda dealer should have a Honda Model ID book. actionps.com has a fiche on their site.

rzypvs · 02-28-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by masonv45

Unless you have a non california VIN, but a California carb setup, or vice-versa, I would not worry about it.

I was hoping for this. I really don't care if anything matches or is proper, but just want this thing to run. Another reason for wondering about what year the engine came from is because there is a fuel pump issue per the previous owner and I see the wiring is spliced and the pump is dangling. Are the wiring harnesses or "looms" the same for all three years?

I couldn't find the engine information needed on the actionps site. Looks like a trip to the dealer is in order. Hopefully the pimple faced kid behind the counter won't say; "whats a fish?" when I ask for a fiche.

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rzypvs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: 05-15-2008 06:00 AM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VF500F engine number = which year? I recently purchased a baby ceptor in rough condition and I was hoping to get a lil' help regarding identifying which year this engine number corresponds to? PC12E-2207252? Any help would be appreciated.

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masonv45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 11:27 AM My Ride: 1985 VF700F Posts: 694 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	The engine serial number is not much help. Now if you can get the VIN, the year can be determined by using this page: http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BVINSystem.htm __________________ 1985 VF700F 1983 V45 Magna Gone but not Forgotten Memphis, TN

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masonv45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 11:27 AM My Ride: 1985 VF700F Posts: 694 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Most Honda Engine Serial Numbers do not match the Frame/VIN. However, Honda does list in the microfiche which engines were produced in which years for which frames. Unless you have a non california VIN, but a California carb setup, or vice-versa, I would not worry about it. __________________ 1985 VF700F 1983 V45 Magna Gone but not Forgotten Memphis, TN

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02-27-2008, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
rzypvs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: 05-15-2008 06:00 AM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thx for the reply and the link. I have the title and ur link confirms the frame at least is a 1984. The engine #does not match the title so that is why I am asking here. Are there any obvious exterior differences to the engine to help?

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pjvtec Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 01:40 PM Location: West Allis, WI - Find Me! My Ride: '04 VFR800,'06 CHF 50,'82 CM250C Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Great Topic, A Honda dealer should have a Honda Model ID book. actionps.com has a fiche on their site.

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