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
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 Dyna Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 Dyna 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 and larger) |
4 | Model | See V.I.N. model table |
5 | Engine type | 4=Twin Cam 96™, 1584 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 | 8=2008 |
9 | Assembly plant | K=Kansas City, MO U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2008 Dyna Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
GM | FXD Dyna Super Glide® | GP | FXDWG Wide Glide® 105th Anniversary |
GV | FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom® | GX | FXDB Street Bob™ |
GN | FXDL Dyna Low Rider® | GY | FXDF Fat Bob™ |