General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is assigned to each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit V.I.N. (1) is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed V.I.N. label (2) is also attached to the left front downtube.
Abbreviated V.I.N.
An abbreviated V.I.N. showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the engine cylinders.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
1Stamped V.I.N.
2V.I.N. label
Figure 1. V.I.N. Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2011 Trike Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2011 Trike Models
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
Market designation
1=Originally manufactured for sale within the United States
5=Originally manufactured for sale outside the United States
2
Manufacturer/vehicle type
HD=Harley-Davidson motorcycle
3
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc or larger)
4
Model
MA=FLHTCUTG Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic®
MB=FLHXXX Street Glide® Trike
5
Engine type
M=Twin Cam 103, 1690 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected
6
Introduction date/calibration
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic
5, 6=California
B=Canada
7
V.I.N. check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
B=2011
9
Assembly plant
B=York, PA U.S.A.
10
Sequential number
Varies