175 Tri Moto - Serial Number??

[Zman in NC]

This is my first post and also this past week I bought my first Trike! It is somewhat of a basket case, but it will be my summer project. First of all, my question...Where do I go about locating the serial number of this machine? The guy I bought it from says it is a 1986 Tri Moto 175 2 Stroke, but I want to make sure of what I have before starting locate some missing parts. Thanks in advance for any tips. Zman

[team-red-rider]

look up on the head stock (by the forks)

[Zman in NC]

Alright, I just looked again, but I am still unable to locate it. Was it originally a sticker, metal tag, or stamped in? The number stamped into the bottom end of the motor is 20E-013245. What (if anything) does that tell me?? Thanks. Zman

[kando]

Originally a sticker between the forks and gas tank on the frame on drivers side.

[Zman in NC]

Well, if the sticker was there on the frame, it no longer exists. Is there anywhere else it may have been placed? Would a dealer be able to tell me exactly which year and model it is with the stamped numbers on the bottom end of the motor? Also, where do I get a service manual for this thing? Thanks. Zman

[team-red-rider]

its stamped into the frame!

[Zman in NC]

Thanks team-red-rider! The number was under a horrible repaint job that someone put on it. I found it with some sand paper to get the paint off. The number up by the forks matched then number on the bottom end motor casting. I take it that is a good thing! I am guessing I take this number to dealer and they should be able to give me some details on the machine??? What about a service manual or any type of documentation for this?

[team-red-rider]

i can tell you what it is if you post the number

[Zman in NC]

20E-013245 Hope that helps! That would be super!

[team-red-rider]

i came up with it being a 1984 YT175 Tri-moto

[Zman in NC]

You are probably correct! I only paid $50 bucks for it, but I just couldn't pass it up. Needs a carb, pull starter assembly, and some other little stuff, but most of it is there. Gonna try to get it in 1000 pieces next week. I guess I will start with the motor and if that doesn't look disasterous, I will begin rebuild on it.

[Zman in NC]

Any suggestions where to start teardown? Also, what could cost me big $ if it is found broken during teardown? thanks. Zman

[team-red-rider]

i can help you out if need be its a very simple motor

[Zman in NC]

That would be great. I am sure I will need it since I have never owned one of these before. When we get it all apart next week I will be in touch. I appreciate all the help already. Catch up with you guys later. Thanks for the help tonight!