The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the left side of the frame backbone at the rear of the steering head. A label bearing the V.I.N. code is also affixed to the left side of the steering head.
An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the left side crankcase at the base of the rear cylinder.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
| 1 | Market designation (1 character) |
| 2 | Manufacturer (2 characters) |
| 3 | Motorcycle type (1 character) |
| 4 | Model (2 characters) |
| 5 | Engine type (1 character) |
| 6 | Introduction date (1 character) |
| 7 | V.I.N. check digit (1 character) |
| 8 | Model year (1 character) |
| 9 | Assembly plant (1 character) |
| 10 | Sequential number (6 characters) |
Figure 1. Typical Harley-Davidson Vehicle Identification Number
Table 1. 2005 Harley-Davidson General V.I.N. Breakdown
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
|---|---|---|
1 | Market designation | 1=Domestic 5=International |
2 | Manufacturer | HD=Harley-Davidson |
3 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle |
4 | Model | see model V.I.N. table |
5 | Engine type | Y=Carbureted B=Fuel injected |
6 | Introduction date | 1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California |
7 | V.I.N. check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
8 | Model year | 5=2005 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA K=Kansas City, MO |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. 2005 Touring V.I.N. Model Codes
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FD | FLHR | FK | FLHTCI Shrine | FY | FLHRSI |
FB | FLHRI | FF | FLHTCI | FS | FLTRI |
FR | FLHRCI | FC | FLHTCUI | FV | FLHTI |
DD | FLHT | FL | FLHTCUI Shrine | FG | FLHTCUI with sidecar |
DJ | FLHTC | FX | FLHRS | FW | FLHRI Shrine |