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MRD / March Racing - Serial Numbers

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greentoad:
A quote from a Rad member -


--- Quote ---Yes for the expert frame it is definitely 064087 without any gap in between.
Actually, there *could* be a code for chromed and painted frames.
For the manufatureing process it would make sense.

Just read what you posted. especially the Tim March quote.
I doubt they just made the frames in 1983/84.
In Germany these were advertised later, maybe 1986.
My personal story was that I destroyed nearly every other frame like Skyway, Gt Performer, and some I donīt remember.
This way I noticed the MRD Badlander which has been offered with 99 years warrenty. Well, I killed at least 4 forks, but the frame is strong as hell.
I can ask Stephan Prantl who had a MRD full sponsorship back than.
As far I know he still owns his Badlander as well.
BTW, check out the Tizer 1987 Worlds DVD frequently offered on Ebay. There you find at least 2 Badlander during service. (Stephan an me).  ;)
--- End quote ---

From what information I've gathered, the bikes where all made in a short run within a year or so, so there might have been quite a few that sold years later that filtered through distribution and shops.

And interesting that they went abroad too.

greentoad:
Another one is just about cracked -

S = Size, M/C = Model Code, M = Model, M/Y = Month & Year Code, M = Month, Y = Year, ID = Serial
 
S   M/C     M       M/Y     M        Y     ID
20   OO2   Expert   O64   June   1984   87
20   OO1   Pro   O84   August   1984   70
20   OO1   Pro   O84   August   1984   75
20   OO1   Pro   O84   August   1984   84
20   OO4   Mini   O94   Sept   1984   11
20   OO4   Mini   O94   Sept   1984   38
                  
20   OO2   Expert Forks         

If this is correct each model had it's own numbering for production.

The list is from information that has been sent to me today and seems to fit . The date is 1st  in order then the Serial. This works as the production of Pro's all are in order.

Epic gaver me a rocket up my backside, I didn't sleep much last night and thought about these numbers some more.............. :buck2:

J.

Moose:
Are all the forks stamped as well?

I have a set of MRD forks I was told are badlander forks that I'd like to confirm?

AJWD:
I will try to take pics tonight, but the white one was repainted so might not show up too well.

Frosty:
J,

I'll get the number from mine and pm it it through when I get a chance to get to it.

Paul

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