Aroch314 25 Posted April 18 This is a first for me, I picked up a rancher 350 today, which the knowledge on the ranchers they started in 2000-2004 (I believe was the last year) and they replaced the fourtrax 300. Well according to the vin it’s claiming to be a 1996! Anyone had this occur? Everything looks too smooth and right for it to be vin plate swapped. Anyone know of manufacture faults? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted April 18 24 minutes ago, Aroch314 said: This is a first for me, I picked up a rancher 350 today, which the knowledge on the ranchers they started in 2000-2004 (I believe was the last year) and they replaced the fourtrax 300. Well according to the vin it’s claiming to be a 1996! Anyone had this occur? Everything looks too smooth and right for it to be vin plate swapped. Anyone know of manufacture faults? a pic is worth a thousand words, post a pic, then we can tell you what you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroch314 25 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, shadetree said: a pic is worth a thousand words, post a pic, then we can tell you what you have. Pictures are of above. Based on its color code it is a 2001 since it says trx350fm1 but I’m still intrigued why the vin isn’t lining up like it should? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THH 295 Posted April 18 https://atvmanual.com/honda/trx350fm/2001-specs It's a 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 822 Posted April 18 The 10th digit of the VIN is a 1, meaning 2001 Why were we originally thinking it was 1996? -AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroch314 25 Posted April 18 13 minutes ago, AKATV said: The 10th digit of the VIN is a 1, meaning 2001 Why were we originally thinking it was 1996? -AKATV It is a T not a 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 822 Posted April 18 (edited) No it isnt - its a 1 with some dirt LOL Zoom in Give it another wipe with WD40 etc, maybe the water spots will come off Edited April 18 by AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroch314 25 Posted April 18 Lol I’ll laugh my butt off. The sellers put a T and I stared at it and wiped it many times thinking no way it shouldn’t be a T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted April 19 lol...2001 trx350 rancher..not sure if its manual shift or es though ?..but deff a '01 350 rancher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites