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Title: A50 frame number question.
Post by: Mick Boon on 17 Feb, 2021, 15:02

Is a VIN number like this normal or is it a replacement frame ?

(https://i.imgur.com/QemrMXah.jpg)

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: DAVE BRADY on 17 Feb, 2021, 16:17

Hi Mick,

I would say that it is a replacement frame. Usually supplied to a dealer who would stamp the scrapped frame number on it.

Dave.

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: chaz on 17 Feb, 2021, 17:02

I thought the A50 came first then I looked at my pictures

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: Mick Boon on 17 Feb, 2021, 17:48

Joining this BSA owners club forum has been really useful. Thanks Dave and Chaz. :)

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: Mick Boon on 18 Feb, 2021, 01:10

Can anyone tell me if this is this an original speedometer ?

(https://i.imgur.com/m3mrQuqh.jpg)

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: Ian C on 18 Feb, 2021, 09:18

Thats a modern repo Mick.. I've attached a pic of original Smiths speedo from my 1970 project A65 Firebird.

Title: Re: A50 frame number question.
Post by: Mick Boon on 18 Feb, 2021, 11:31

You are right about that Ian. I just spoke with the bloke who owned the bike before the bloke I bought it from, he said the replaced the speedo.

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