Serial/Model Numbers

[The Grebe]

I recently came into possession of an older Polaris ATV 250 R unit, like a mid 1980's. I got it from my son, who got it from his father in law, who got it from....? They used it only on the farm and I don't think they ever licensed it?

At any rate, before I spend any money, or do anything to this machine, I want to make sure I can get a license for it. Thing is, search as I might, I can't find anything with a serial number on it? Any suggestions on where I should look? If one cannot find a serial number on it, then I suppose it can't be licensed?

[Dave S]

there will be a serial number on it. It may be on the frame under the plastic at the front of the machine.

[fishwater]

pg 9 of the OHV regs.

• ATVs 25 years and older are exempt from registration if they were

originally produced as a separate, identifiable make by a manufacturer.

[McGurk]

pg 9 of the OHV regs.

• ATVs 25 years and older are exempt from registration if they were

originally produced as a separate, identifiable make by a manufacturer.

+1

Find the age, and if it is an '86 model or older you need absolutely nothing.

[The Grebe]

I called the DNR today, just to make sure about the 25 year thing and when I asked a few questions, the woman on the other end of the line started guessing!

I asked her if I didn't need a plate, would every conservation officer that I would run into, know, or be willing to take my word that the machine was at least 25 years old?

She told me no, that I would have to have some kind of proof on me and ended that sentence with, "I guess?"

Soooo, "I guess" I'm going to have to keep trying to find that serial number that is so elusive and so well hidden. I may just have to bring it into the shop and see if they can find it, because search as I might, I haven't been successfull?

[McGurk]

Found this "The VIN, or serial number is permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs."

Also, from a question answering HSOforum:

Quote:

Q: How do you find the vin and model on a polaris 250 r es trail boss?

A: Look right above the pull start there should be a sticker telling you vin# and serial# to find the year of your atv look at the serial# it will be the first 2 numbers.

Such as ser# 98-46579 Its a 1998 model. Thats what my trailboss is.