Picked Up Another Cyclone 440 Today

[flattracker23]

I know it is a 1976. It was manufactured in 1975. The VIN number does not match the list of VIN's for a 1976 Cyclone 440. http://www.jdsleds.com/models/cyclone/cyclone.html The number is J44FC 070298M. Any body know why it would be different?

[jdrob]

Spencer take a pic of the vin tag up close ! Maybe that will help the guru's figure it out ?

the 070298 seems to be right ! the J44 is good, "FC" ?? FAN COOLED lol or FAST CYCLONE

[flattracker23]

Spencer take a pic of the vin tag up close ! Maybe that will help the guru's figure it out ?

I will take one in the morning.

[lwb140]

looks like a 77 doesnt have the ribs near the spindles like a 76 would have wade

[flattracker23]

looks like a 77 doesnt have the ribs near the spindles like a 76 would have wade

I think you are right about it being a 1977. The prefix still should be J44FF and not J44FC.

[WinnipegStPaul9]

Ski's aren't correct but might be valuable if they're good. Most common mistake I've found in JD's serial numbers have been the letters after the model. Not unusual.

DA

[Matt]

Maybe it's a replacement tunnel and they messed up when etching the numbers. Or, just a typo like DA suggested. The skis are 1975 mid-mount style.

[flattracker23]

Thanks for all the replys. I am still new at this. So it is a 1977 Cyclone with the wrong skis. Serial number is just a typo.

[lwb140]

yep looks like it to me,great find !! wade

[400brian]

My brother has purchased several Cyclones, and I think out of four or five of them, I think only one had the correct skis. The rest all had the earlier flat loop skis on them. What is up with that?