[sman]

I was told that it was against the law to have unmatched numbers from vin to engine. What do people do when their engine goes bad. I wanted to buy a used engine on ebay, should I worry about the numbers not matching? I was told that the police could impound my bike if the numbers didn't match.
Any thoughts on this?

 

[VanHalen]

the numbers match (Sort of) They aren't the same at all, But Kawasaki can look into their records and give you your engine number from your VIN, And I assume can look up a VIN from an engine number. I've never heard of there being a problem with swapping engines though, People do it all the time.

 

[issack]

I don't think you will ever have an issue.. No one looks at what's on the engine. Only the frame.

 

[redss1982]

Not having matching numbers isn't a big deal like VH said. Only thing that could get you in any trouble is if the motor you get is stolen and they trace the numbers.

 

[Cobra]

Before you buy an engine, I would have the engine number checked to make sure it isn't stolen. That would be a shitty surprise.

--David

 

[sman]

Thanks

Thanks for the insight guys. Anyone else?