GS 150 VS5 - Location of SN
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Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:57:53 +0000 quote
Is the body SN located anywhere else but behind the top of the "carb" door?

On the VS5 I just bought, the paint is so pretty at that location it is a shame to buff a slot.
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Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:38:41 +0000 quote
The VIN# on my VS5 is on the frame lip just under the glovebox cowl. I think they moved it here with this version.
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Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:11:48 +0000 quote
Should be here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31186920@N03/5416815930/
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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:56:40 +0000 quote
On my VS5 (early) the VIN is written on the carb door, not on the frame under the glovebox cowl.
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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:14:08 +0000 quote
Screw you guy's, I want a GS 150.
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:19:44 +0000 quote
IIRC the they changed the VIN location for VS5s mid-series, so early will have it behind the "carb door", later will have it under the glovebox cowl.
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:28:15 +0000 quote
Re: GS 150 VS5 - Location of SN
jwilliams wrote:
On the VS5 I just bought...
Pics?
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:56:41 +0000 quote
+1 i always like seeing Jim pics
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:38:51 +0000 quote
Around late 60' they moved the numbers from the door frame to under the G.Box cowl on the frame. Photos are of the GS I just finished.





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Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:44:20 +0000 quote
MotoAmore wrote:
Photos are of the GS I just finished.
:drool:

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Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:51:09 +0000 quote
Indeed, that GS looks amazing !
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Fri, 06 May 2022 12:48:19 +0000 quote
Hi,

Really old topic but hope someone is able to help me;-)

Just bought a GS 150 (VS5) which has been standing still for 52 years but I can't find the framenumber anywhere (not even a single letter or anyrhing.

I have only seen VS5 where the framenumber is behind the carb door. I have the first original papers from the scoot and this documents says: framenumber under the glovebox. Happy that you guys confirmed this that VS5 switched the location of the framenumber during production.
I attached 3 pictures :
-1 from behind the carb door
- 1 under the glovebox
- 1 from under the glovebox where the IGM number is cleary visible.

Had GL's before where the number was almost completely gone under the glovebox because of rust and mud in the years of the sparewheel but it seems strange to me that the IGM number is in perfect shape and then the framenumber will completely be gone? Do you guys knows VS5 where the framenumber was on a different location? Even checked the engine side (location of large after '65) but nothing.

Best,
Peter



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Fri, 06 May 2022 12:49:39 +0000 quote
Next pic



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Fri, 06 May 2022 12:50:41 +0000 quote
And last



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Fri, 06 May 2022 12:52:06 +0000 quote
1 overview pic



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Fri, 06 May 2022 13:46:32 +0000 quote
Look on the backside of frame under the IGN number. Should have the stamp impression of the numbers. Prob can use some paper with black chalk/mark to get a better impressions of numbers.

Try other locations behind the frame near the carb door, too if not in the back of scooter.

If not under those location could be replacement frame.
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Sat, 07 May 2022 12:09:05 +0000 quote
Thanks for your tips! Will going to check this tomorrow.. otherwise have to go the road registration and hope they will stamp in the same new number.

Peter
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Wed, 11 May 2022 00:44:42 +0000 quote
I thought only the GS vs5 for Cushman have frame # under the glovebox cowl?

@Peter
Is your GS a Cushman?
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Hi,

No it is a MISA!

Haven't found it yet..

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