Where would the VIN number be on a Cyclone 440?

flattracker23 · Post by **flattracker23** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:37 pm

I just got a Cyclone 440 and want to know where I would find the VIN number on it so I can see what year it is.

kwc · Post by **kwc** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:56 pm

right side of the tunnel.

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:16 pm

Kevin is right on, it should be down by where your right foot would sit.

Just in case you don't have the s/n breakdown:
50,001- 1976 Mean Green, steel skid, refective Deere on side of hood
70,001- 1977 same appearance, no reflective Deere sticker on side of hood, reduced mass, more alumium underhood
80,001- 1978 Bright Emerald Green, aluminum skid frame.

I hope this helps,
-Joe Rainville

flattracker23 · Post by **flattracker23** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:35 pm

kwc wrote:right side of the tunnel.

I know that is where it should be but there is not a plate on the right side of the tunnel. Would it be anywhere else?

Sprailfire340 · Post by **Sprailfire340** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:42 pm

More than likely it was removed or painted over. You may be able to see the indentation of the original stamping on the inside of the tunnel. Another possibility is it was a replacement tunnel that was not stamped as required after it was installed.

harleysportster · Post by **harleysportster** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:27 pm

JoeRainville wrote:Kevin is right on, it should be down by where your right foot would sit.

Just in case you don't have the s/n breakdown:
50,001- 1976 Mean Green, steel skid, refective Deere on side of hood
70,001- 1977 same appearance, no reflective Deere sticker on side of hood, reduced mass, more alumium underhood
80,001- 1978 Bright Emerald Green, aluminum skid frame.

I hope this helps,
-Joe Rainville

Joe hit all the indicators except the lower portion of the coil mount on the 76 cyclone bolts between the carb and spacer. The 77/78 mount above the carb.
With all the info given, you can easily determine the year by the looks of the sled.

lwb140 · Post by **lwb140** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:46 pm

one quick indicater i use is the 76s have the reinforcement ribs on the side of the pan above the spindle , just something that helps me . wade

harleysportster · Post by **harleysportster** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:51 pm

lwb140 wrote:one quick indicater i use is the 76s have the reinforcement ribs on the side of the pan above the spindle , just something that helps me . wade

Like he said....

liquitisplit80 · Post by **liquitisplit80** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:41 pm

This thread caught my interest because I have a '78 spitfire that doesn't have a vin # or the Canada certification sticker either. It's not painted over, ground out or worn off, it just doesn't have either of 'em. Never thought about the tunnel being replaced.

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:59 pm

If there is no VIN number in the tunnel, it's most likely a replacement unit. When I started to restore my 340/s a few years ago, Lindner asked me what my serial number was. Turned out it didn't have one. I ended up trading to another collector who likes that for one with a serial number so it would be easier to register once restored.

-Rainville

flattracker23 · Post by **flattracker23** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:57 pm

I found the VIN number and it is a 1976. Thanks for all the replies.

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