In the GO-4 Interceptor Parts & Repair Facebook group Lynn Boast asked:
I just picked up a neglected GO4 Interceptor project. Where can I find a reference to decifer the serial number?
I would also like to download a service manual, and find out what the 4 cyl engine brand is.
Answer: The engine/transmission is from a 1998 Hyundai Atos.
Engine: 1.0 L Epsilon G4HC I4 Transmission: Jatco JF405E
https://www.motorcycle.vin/vin-decoder
Sample VIN: 2W9 M P H 55 7 2 P 044 XXX
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1- “2W9” - as assigned by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s Association
2- “M” - Type of cycle: (M) for motorcycle
3- “P” - Type of GO-4: (P) for police
4- “H” - Type of engine: (H) for Hyundai
5- “55” - Net brake horse power: 55hp
6- “7” - Check digit
Westward Industries – Service Manual V1.1 2
7- “2” - Vehicle model year: (2) for 2002 as per tables
8- “P” - Plant of manufacture: (P) for Portage la Prairie
9- “044” - (044) as assigned by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
Association
10- “XXX” - The numbers sequentially assigned by the manufacturer in the
production process
1.2.1 Table – Vehicle Model Year
Year Code Year Code
1991 M 1998 W
1992 N 1999 X
1993 P 2000 Y
1994 R 2001 1
1995 S 2002 2
1996 T 2003 3
1997 V 2004 4
The manuals are here: