beta 250 jack 1998 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 When buying a new bike how can you tell how old it is from just the bike thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmseven Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Normally from the frame number, depends on the make of bike how you read the VIN Search box is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul w Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 just cut through the frame and count the rings............or is that just trees I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bony_toe Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 All the plastic parts(bodywork,mudguards) have the date they were made molded into the back of them. I would check the front mudguard one first.If they match with the other dates on the bike then everythings cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 also check the date on the wheel rims. it could have had the wheels replaced but it is a good indication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallymadsam Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Also, if you know the make of bike you're going to look at do some research on the internet first and identify which year had which colour plastics & decals, different forks etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmostin Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 also check the date on the wheel rims. it could have had the wheels replaced but it is a good indication Tyres have a date on too if its applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta 250 jack 1998 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks for all the help guy that's been really help full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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