Long-time FJ wannabe w/ problem

[Jklnhyde]

I just got my hands on a sweet FJ12 that had been stored since 1999. The bike has less than 6K miles and had been set up as a showbike; fully powdercoated frame and all brackets, repainted plastics, chrome wheels, etc. It was tastefully done, so may keep it the way it looks. It also has a Corbin set and V&H SS2r system.
Anyway, $500 for a complete FJ is not too bad, but I am having an issue identifying the year of the bike. The title indicates its a 1992, but several clues point elsewhere. The rear shock has a horizontal adjusting wheel at the bottom of the piston; the sticker on the rear fender liner (underneath the seat) says the bike complies with 1986 emmision standards; no ABS; small headlight. The VIN is barely visible under the paint so I have to rely on the paprwork to be correct...
It's possible the bike was wrecked and reassembled with a mix of parts, which would explain why the entire bike was dissassembled and meticulously painted/coated.

Any ideas where else to look to figure this out?

Rick

[craigo]

Sure, just post pics and we will figure it out.  See how to post pics in the General Discussion pages.

CraigO

[Steve_in_Florida]

Please take and post some detailed pictures.

It _COULD_ be an `87 hiding in a `92 frame...
     (sorry, inside joke)

This thread has a link towards the bottom that discusses VIN numbers and their "logic":

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=5404.0

$500.00??? Yow! The powdercoating alone probably cost more than that!

[rktmanfj]

What does the VIN on the title say?