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Am I looking in the wrong place for Frame and motor numbers? Any advice?

Innkeeper8

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I need both the motor number and the frame number for the state of MN. I found the motor number on the left driver's side by taking off the side panel. It was easy to get to once I took the panels off. (Getting the side panels off was another story, in terms of time and tools.)

This is a 2014 RT Limited. (With the 1330 Rotex engine.) It is the frame number that I'm told is on the frame behind the front right tire. I looked and found nothing but obstacles getting in my way. There is a lot of metal and plastic there. I could not find any numbers. Am I looking in the wrong place? Any advice would be appreciated.

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The engine serial number on a 2014 Can-Am RT Limited is stamped on the rear of the engine block, behind the oil filler/crankcase vent. It may be difficult to see without removing the left side panel or using a mechanics mirror or phone camera to get a better view.

The frame number (VIN) on a 2014 Can-Am RT Limited is stamped on the lower frame on the right side of the vehicle, near the front suspension. It may be difficult to see due to its location, so you may need to turn the wheels to the right and look from the front, or even remove a side panel for a clearer view.

If you still can't find it, jack it up and pull the the wheel off. It is not to the rear of the tire, it is really behind the tire, literally.
 
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Thank you. I was hoping it would be a little easier. I will take a look this afternoon.

What does that number look like? For example, on my insurance paperwork, there is a 17-digit number starting with 2BXN... Would this be the number on the frame?
 
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The frame number, or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on a Can-Am Spyder is a 17-character code that provides specific details about the vehicle's manufacturing, attributes, and unique serial number. The VIN is broken down into three sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI): Positions 1–3
These characters identify the manufacturer and country of origin.
  • Position 1: Country of Manufacture: 2 indicates Canada.
  • Position 2: Manufacturer: B is used for Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), the maker of Can-Am.
  • Position 3: Vehicle Type/Division: Y typically denotes a three-wheeled vehicle like the Spyder.
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS): Positions 4–9
This section describes the vehicle's attributes and includes a security check digit.
  • Positions 4–8: Model and Features: These digits specify the vehicle's model line, body style, engine type, and restraint system. The coding for this section is specific to BRP's internal systems. For example, a code might indicate if the Spyder has a V-twin engine and specific trim features.
  • Position 9: Check Digit: This digit is a security feature used to verify the authenticity of the VIN. It is derived from a mathematical equation based on the other 16 digits and helps prevent tampering.
Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS): Positions 10–17
This part of the VIN contains the specific information for your vehicle and is not used by any other vehicle manufactured in the same 30-year period.
  • Position 10: Model Year: This character identifies the vehicle's model year, not necessarily the calendar year of its production.
  • Position 11: Assembly Plant: This digit identifies the specific manufacturing plant where the Spyder was assembled.
  • Positions 12–17: Production Sequence Number: The final six digits are the unique serial number that identifies your individual vehicle as it came off the assembly line.

Removing one of the front tires on a Spyder is a very simple job. No saddlebags or exhaust in the way. Just jack it up to barely clear the floor after breaking the lug nuts loose and the tire will come right off. No belt to adjust, no axle nuts to tighten. Very simple job.

Mark where the wheel matches the lugs and put it right back, clocked exactly the same place. Torque it by the book. So easy a cave man can do it.


 
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Thank you. I was hoping it would be a little easier. I will take a look this afternoon.

What does that number look like? For example, on my insurance paperwork, there is a 17-digit number starting with 2BXN... Would this be the number on the frame?



In other words….the frame number and VIN number is just different terminology for the same thing, as G said. So, because you already have your VIN on your insurance paperwork, then no further searching is required. That’s your number. In the future, the VIN is also on a placard, aka sticker, on the left arm of the swing arm. No wheel removal required. It’s awkward to read directly, but easy to take a pic of with your phone, once you clean off the dirt.
 
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