Paul,
the top line in your post shows 5 numbers after the XM-
I believe there should be 6. Can't find the post on the .it site.
For the U.S. crowd--here's what I know of VIN for our purposes.
All U.S. V11 Sport/Le Mans models through 2002 have vin # beginning ZGUKRAKR,
the 9th digit has no discernible meaning.
10th digit is year model(not prdouction date) x=1999, y=2000,1=2001, 2=2002
11th digit is M for all Guzzis(designates Mandello factory)
12th-17th digits are "serial number" for the particular bike.
Hope this helps folks track their particular bike.
Perhaps the ZGUKS designation is bikes with catlytic convertor??
Looks like we'll be busy for a while...
Todd Haven
MPH Cycles
