Wanted a CR250 red devil expert

[Supa Steve]

Fellas,
        desperately need help. I advertised for a 78 ID plate for my bike and recieved helped( it was sold as a78 ), how ever on inspection with my original 79 model find that the 79 model does not carry a vin no. on the plate but has it embosed in the frame. My 78 is actually a 79 (compared frame no.s).
Now the big question WHO knows what a 78 ID plate has compared to a 79 ? Does a78 have a embosed frame no and a VIN no. on the ID model plate or just a VIN on the plate?

I have seen a78 plate 5/78 and it carries aVIN no. but a 79 plate only has month/year . Does a 78 have a vin no. in the frame or just the plate?

Does anyone know the difference in ID between 78&79 frame models? Is what I have found out right or is something wrong?

Steve

[marshallmech]

steve my 79 plate has year and vin number on it as well as weights ect.

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1978
CR125: Frame: CR125M-3200025~, Engine: CR125ME-3200028~
CR250: Frame: CR250R-2000010~, Engine: CR250RE-1000031~

1979
CR125: Frame: JE01-2000010~, Engine: JE01E-2000050~
CR250: Frame: CR250R-2100006~, Engine: CR250RE-2100006~

1980
CR80: Frame: HE02-5000020~, Engine: HE02E-5000024~
CR125: Frame: JE01-2100025~, Engine: JE01E-2100069~
CR250: Frame: ME03-2001031~, Engine: ME03E-2000087~

[Supa Steve]

Thanks fellas. according to the info
 the race bike has 79 frame 2111### but a 78 engine
   original bike has 79 frame 2109### and correct engine.

My 79 is 1/79  made in japan no vin on plate but has frame  numberred, it has not been tampered with, I bought from original owner.It was sold in QLD when new.

Marshall, does your frame have the number as well as on the plate?

I am not worried about the original, the  race bike will need a 79 plate to make me feel better.Might have to make my own. With todays digital photos and sticker/printing anythings possible. But would prefer a proper 79 plate.

Anymore info out there please add. Steve