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Z · 12-01-2007, 12:22 PM

Tmas brought something to my attention about the Canadian models. Apparently they have a different consecutive serial number on them and can be identified from the US Models.

Look to position #12 on the vin.

Pos 1-3
JH2 - Honda Motorcycle, Manufactured in Japan
Pos 4-8
AB220 - Honda ZB50
Position 9 is the check digit This is based on an algorithym and these can be different.
Position 10 is the year
J - 1988
Position 11 is the plant in which they are built
S - Suzuka Factory in Japan
12-17 are the serial numbers.

US models have a 0 or zero in this spot.

00XXXX

Canadian ZB50's have a 5 or five in position 12 of the vin.

50XXXX

Tmas is going to see if he can dig up additional information on how many of these units were made for the Canadian market. Plus, their speedos are in KM/h rather then MPH. My guess is less were made for the Canadian market and are in addition to the 3058 made for the US market.

I have no idea on the ZB50's made for Europe.

12-01-2007, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,419	Re: 1988 Honda ZB50 Owners Listing Tmas brought something to my attention about the Canadian models. Apparently they have a different consecutive serial number on them and can be identified from the US Models. Look to position #12 on the vin. Pos 1-3 JH2 - Honda Motorcycle, Manufactured in Japan Pos 4-8 AB220 - Honda ZB50 Position 9 is the check digit This is based on an algorithym and these can be different. Position 10 is the year J - 1988 Position 11 is the plant in which they are built S - Suzuka Factory in Japan 12-17 are the serial numbers. US models have a 0 or zero in this spot. 00XXXX Canadian ZB50's have a 5 or five in position 12 of the vin. 50XXXX Tmas is going to see if he can dig up additional information on how many of these units were made for the Canadian market. Plus, their speedos are in KM/h rather then MPH. My guess is less were made for the Canadian market and are in addition to the 3058 made for the US market. I have no idea on the ZB50's made for Europe.