Suzuki gz125 VIN numbers

[Nick 50]

Morning,

Tomorrow i'm off to go look at a Suzuki GZ125 Marauder. Does anyone have any idea where the Frame and Engine numbers are?

Cheers

[EazyDuz]

I dont know the names for different parts of the bike but both are near the front part of the frame near the engine. There is a plate and also the frame number is stamped in the metal on the right hand side of the frame as well.

Also worth noting down the engine number, mine turned out to have had an engine change at some point, doesnt really make a difference but if things like that bother you then worth calling Suzuki and making sure the engine number matches the bike.
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[Mikey3]

Frame number will probably run vertically down the head of the bike (instantly behind handlebars- where they turn)
and repeated again with a rivoted on stamp somewhere along the upper part of the frame, I've got a suzuki SV and its on the right hand side about half way up between the handlebars and the seat - don't know if this is consistent with suzuki's.
Engine number could be on the bottom of one side of the engine, more forward than aft, on a flat rectangle.
perhaps google it specific to your bike?
HTH
Mike
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[Mikey3]

Here is a quick sorta guide. The ring round the engine is where i'd think it would be, but pn the other side, i'm not 100% on that though
the one round the head, would be stamped down the frame, incase someone swaps the rivoted plate for another bike to hide it's identity. Also check the number on the head hasn't been stamped or chiseled out
I couldn't find the little stamp plate on it, but its a silver rectangle that would stand out if the frame's black, might be round the other side.
HTH
Mike
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[Nick 50]

Cheers for the replies. greatly appreciated.

My daughter said "Why don't you look on google images" .......... doh!

I have found where the frame plate is. Is the below correct for the Engine??

https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/44113770.jpg/

[Nick 50]

Cheers for the replies. greatly appreciated.

My daughter said "Why don't you look on google images" .......... doh!

I have found where the frame plate is. Is the below correct for the Engine??

https://i44.tinypic.com/ou8gac.jpg

[Mikey3]

that be the ones!
happy shopping
mike
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Ignore the frame plate. Way too easy for someone to change it. Check the number stamped on the headstock to check it matches the log book (and also the frame plate). If it doesn't match then it is pretty dodgy.

Engine number is normally stamped on the top of the crank cases. Probably above the clutch casing.

Also check for any signs of either the engine number or the frame number being tampered with.

All the best

Keith
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[Nick 50]

Cheers gents.

Been to see the bike and stuck a deposit down.

The frame number on the headstock matched the plate on the frame which matched up with the V5, so all good.

Can't wait to pick it up now

[Mikey3]

good man, good to hear
Mike
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[Baisemontchou]

It's a nice bike, easy to ride, comfy, shiny. I tend to get a lot of 'false neutrals', something I don't get with my other bikes. But it's very forgiving and the gearbox and engine are tough as long as you keep them oiled.

Check the preload, makes a massive difference on this bike!

It can be a bit slow on hills!

Keep the chrome polished as it quickly tarnishes!

[Nick 50]

[Baisemontchou]

I just use Autosol and spray with WD 40, but vaseline sounds like a good idea, WD washes off very quickly if you take the bike out in the wet!

Best thing though is to keep on top of it, don't put a cover on if the bike is wet, dry it off beforehand, polish off any rust as soon as you can.

[EazyDuz]

ACF50 works well for me
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[gypsypunk]

i will second that acf50 is awsome my little gz125 couldnt do without it ... makes the chrome look like cheap plastic but hey
until summer then you still have a clean bike
not a summer scrubbing with wire wool to get all the rust off