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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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I just bought a blaster for my daughter as she was bored with her polaris trail boss 250. Is there any way to tell what year it is from the serial number?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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do a search on google for VIN finder or vehicle identification finder. Theres a few sites out there that will tell you.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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call the dealer with the VIN, it's stamped into the frame just ahead of the shifter.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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what's the 10th digit on the frame??
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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10th digit is a J. does that make it an 88? (thats how it works with cars)
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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My 88' lt250r's 10th digit is a J, but its a suzuki and I don't know if the yamaha's use the same system.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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If the first 3 digits on the engine are 2XJ its a 1988 engine.According to the clymer manual
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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yes the numbering system is the same as cars...... J is an 88
plus the 2 means made in Canada - fo figure
8th digit is the engine, 10th is the year
 
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