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. is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed V.I.N. label is also attached to the right 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.

1	Stamped V.I.N.
2	V.I.N. label

Figure 1. V.I.N. Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2010 Touring Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2010 Touring 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/vehicle type	HD=Harley-Davidson motorcycle
3	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc or larger)
4	Model	See V.I.N. model code table
5	Engine type	4=Twin Cam 96^™, 1584 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected M=Twin Cam 103^™, 1690 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected
6	Introduction date/calibration	Normal Introduction 1=Domestic 3=California A=Canada C=HDI E=Japan G=Australia J=Brazil	Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic 5, 6=California B=Canada D=HDI F=Japan H=Australia K=Brazil
7	V.I.N. check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
8	Model year	A=2010
9	Assembly plant	B=York, PA U.S.A.
10	Sequential number	Varies

Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2010 Touring Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
FB	FLHR Road King^®	FV	FLHT Electra Glide^® Standard
FR	FLHRC Road King^® Classic	FF	FLHTC Electra Glide^® Classic
FW	FLHR Road King^® Shrine	FC	FLHTCU Ultra Classic^® Electra Glide^®
KH	FLTRX Road Glide^® Custom	FL	FLHTCU Ultra Classic^® Electra Glide^® Shrine
KB	FLHX Street Glide^™	FG	FLHTCU Ultra Classic^® Electra Glide^® with sidecar
KE	FLHTK Electra Glide^® Ultra Limited