I have checked for the vin tag on the front frame and have not found it. I wish some one could tell me just where on the frame. I found 2 different #`s 127 an 128 and I am all most sure that is not it. That is more likely to be the part stamp #. Then the other number I found was on the engine 281CM which someone can look it up in a book and tell me what year it is.

I want to download a PDF version of service manual for it but need to know what year it is. There are no other #`s on it. Where can I find a place to get a download from.

Sure hope someone can help me out. I well say Thank You in advance for your time and your help.

 

I have never owned a 300, but traditionally Honda has put the VIN up front on a crossbar between the two shock mounts. Check up in that area.....

The year is encoded in the 10th digit of the VIN:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIN

 

 

reconranger: Thank you so much for all the information. I just checked to see if any one had seen my cry for help.

I well need to get the wheeler out of shed and in the day light and do a major wash job and then I can find the numbers. I well do that in the morning.

When I find it I well post a message.

 

HondaMechanic:
Thank you for sending the pictures and I well be sure and check in the morning after I do a wash job and get it out of the shed in the sun so I can see better. Being old plays hack with those little numbers any more.

When I do find it I well post a message. Thank you again for your time spent. I need to order a service manual for it and need the year in case of parts that I might need later.

 

My buddy inherited an old 300 when he bought an orange orchard. I volunteered to check it out for him and change the oil. The oil was like chocolate syrup! I did a flush and changed it out, and as far as I know years later that old 300 is still going strong...

 

reconranger: Well I have washed and cleaned that wheeler and I still can not find the vin number any where. I even got a magnifying glass to help for my search. So at this point No Vin number. Thanks again for your help.

 

HondaMechanic: Well I have good news which I well tell first. I found the engine seial number, and carburetor ID, but no frame number. I washed and used a magnafiying glass to help but still no Number no where on any of that frame. Thanks again for the help.

 

Well your engine number may help .. Here are the years and numbers ..

1996 TRX300 engine number ==== TE14E-8800001 -
1997 TRX300 engine number ==== TE14E-8900001 -

 

Might have been stolen at some point in past history, and somebody rubbed the VIN out????