UNREGISTERED VI
Identification numbers
09
Frame and engine numbers
The frame serial number is stamped into the
right side of the steering head. The engine
number is stamped into the top of the crankcase
on the right-hand side of the engine. Both of
these numbers should be recorded and kept in a
safe place so they can be furnished to law
enforcement officials in the event of a theft. There
is also a carburettor identification number on the
intake side of each carburettor body, and a colour
code label on the top of the rear fender under the
passenger seat. The colour code label may also
contain the bike's production year and model
code.
The frame serial number, engine serial
number, carburettor identification number and
colour code should also be kept in a handy place
(such as with your driver's licence) so they are
always available when purchasing or ordering
parts for your machine.
The procedures in this manual identify the
bikes by model type (eg TDM) and if necessary
by production year. Note that the production year
does not necessarily correspond with the year of
sale or registration.
The model code number is very useful when
ordering parts for your bike and is linked to the
production year as shown in the accompanying
table. There should be a sticker on the bike's rear
frame section (usually visible once the seat is
lifted) which gives the model code number (eg
4TX4, meaning a 1999 TDM), the Yamaha
production code number, and a letter indicating
the colour code. The frame and engine numbers
can also be used to establish the production year
and model code, although these are not available
for post-1995 models. The accompanying table
gives model identification data for models
available in the UK market.
Buying spare parts
Once you have found all the identification
numbers, record them for reference when buying
parts.
Since
the
manufacturers
change
specifications, parts and vendors (companies that
manufacture
various
components
on
the
machine), providing the ID numbers is the only
way to be reasonably sure that you are buying
the correct parts.
Whenever possible, take the worn part to the
dealer so direct comparison with the new
component can be made. Along the trail from the
manufacturer to the parts shelf, there are
numerous places that the part can end up with
the wrong number or be listed incorrectly.
The two places to purchase new parts for your
motorcycle - the accessory store and the
franchised dealer - differ in the type of parts they
carry. While dealers can obtain virtually every
part for your motorcycle, the accessory dealer is
usually limited to normal high wear items such as
shock absorbers, tune-up parts, various engine
gaskets, cables, chains,
Model type
ProdYr
Model code
Frame No.
Engine No.
TDM850
1991
3VD1
000101 on
000101 on
1992
3VD4
022101 on
022101 on
1993
3VD5
040101 on
040101 on
1994
3VD7
060101 on
060101 on
1995
3VD9
079101 on
079101 on
1996
4TX1
not available
1997
4TX2
not available
1998
4TX3
not available
1999
4TX4
not available
TRX850
1996
4UN1
000101 on
000101 on
1997
4UN3
not available
1998/9
4UN4
not available
XTZ750
1989
3LD1
000101 on
000101 on
1990
3UD3
032101 on
032101 on
1991
3LD4
048101 on
048101 on
1992
3LD5
063101 on
063101 on
1993
3LD6
079101 on
079101 on
1994
3LD7
092101 on
092101 on
1995
3LD8
100101
on
100101
on
The frame number is stamped on the right-
hand side of the steering head
The engine number is stamped into the top
of the crankcase on the right-hand side of
the engine.
brake parts, etc. Rarely will an accessory outlet have
major
suspension
components,
cylinders,
transmission gears, or cases.
Used parts can be obtained for roughly half the
price of new ones, but you can't always be sure of
what you're getting. Once again, take