OK, this is sorta related, and a good time to post thanks.
I was going crazy trying to get California to give me a title for my Norton with no paperwork (or even a bill-O-sale).
I had it inspected by the local DMV who were not convinced the frame plate s/n was the VIN. I went to the local PD who thought it was fine but DMV didn't care and then sent me to California Highway Patrol (25 miles away) to get it inspected.
The officer was scratchning his head. He had a printout from his database saying my year Norton should have differing frame and engine numbers (mine match).
I pulled out my printout of dynodave's frame page:
http://www.gis.net/~dynodave/commandoframes.htm
He took a look, and said, "OK, looks good to me."
THANK YOU DYNODAVE!!! <bowing down>