The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right frame down tube below the steering head. A label bearing the V.I.N. code is also affixed on the right side of the motorcycle on the front downtube.
An abbreviated V.I.N. (Motor Identification Number) is stamped on the left side crankcase at the cylinder base.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
Figure 1. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2009 Tri Glide Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2009 Tri Glide Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
|---|---|---|
1 | Market designation | 1=Originally manufactured for sale within the United States 5=Originally manufactured for sale outside of the United States |
2 | Manufacturer | HD=Harley-Davidson |
3 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc or larger) |
4 | Model | MA=FLHTCUTG Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic® |
5 | Engine type | M=Twin Cam 103™, 1690 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected |
6 | Introduction date | 1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California/regular 4=Cosmetic changes and/or special introductory date 5=California/cosmetic changes and/or special introductory date 6=California/mid-year |
7 | V.I.N. check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
8 | Model year | 9=2009 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | Varies |