General

See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the VIN, refer to Table 1.

Location

See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN (1) is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label (2) is also attached to the front downtube.

Abbreviated VIN

An abbreviated VIN 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.

1	Stamped VIN
2	VIN label

Figure 1. VIN Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2012 FLSTSE3 Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2012 FLSTSE3 Models

POSITION	DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE VALUES
1	World manufacturer identifier	1HD=Originally manufactured for sale within the United States 5HD=Originally manufactured for sale outside of the United States 932=Originally manufactured in and for sale only in Brazil market MEG=Originally manufactured in and for sale only in India market
2	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc and larger)
3	Model	PY=FLSTSE3 CVO Softail^® Convertible
4	Engine type	9=110 cu. in. (1803 cm³) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced
5	Introduction date/calibration	Normal Introduction 1=Domestic 3=California A=Canada C=HDI E=Japan G=Australia J=Brazil L=Asia Pacific N=India	Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic 5, 6=California B=Canada D=HDI F=Japan H=Australia K=Brazil M=Asia Pacific P=India
6	V.I.N. check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
7	Model year	C=2012
8	Assembly plant	B=York, PA U.S.A. D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD) N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari)
9	Sequential number	varies