See Figure 1. The full 17 digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the steering head and on a label located on the right front frame down tube.
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.
Figure 1. V.I.N. Stamping Location
| 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 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2007 Softail Models
Table 1. 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail V.I.N. Breakdown
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 |
4 | Model | see model V.I.N. table |
5 | Engine type | 5=1584cc fuel injected, balanced |
6 | Introduction date | 1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California/regular 4=Cosmetic changes 5=California/cosmetic changes 6=California/mid-year |
7 | V.I.N. check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
8 | Model year | 7=2007 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA, USA K=Kansas City, MO, USA |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. 2007 Softail V.I.N. Model Codes
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
BV | FXST Softail Standard | JB | FXSTD Deuce |
BW | FLSTC Heritage Classic | JD | FLSTN Deluxe |
BX | FLSTF Fat Boy | JG | FLSTF Shrine |
BY | FLSTSC Springer Classic | JH | FLSTC Shrine |
JA | FXSTB Night Train | JL | FXSTC Softail Custom |