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Originally Posted by rtw1day
How often do the [VIN] numbers get checked...
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It depends on where you go.
I've never had any border official check my VIN on the frame of the bike when entering any European country (Western, Central, or Eastern) or any North African country. Ironically, the only time I have had a border official check the VIN was when the bike arrived back in Canada (where it is registered) via air freight.
A possible work-around for you might be to purchase a small extendable inspection mirror - basically a larger version of the little mirrors that dentists use when you go for a checkup - and determine if the last few numbers of the VIN are visible when you hold the inspection mirror nearby and shine a flashlight in on the VIN plate. If this makes the numbers visible, then I think you are probably good to go.
Michael
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