General
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached on 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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| 2 | VIN label |
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2020 Softail Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2020 Softail Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | World manufacturer identifier | 1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States 5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States or Thailand for sale outside of the United States 932=Originally manufactured in Brazil MEG=Originally manufactured in India MLY=Originally manufactured in Thailand | |
2 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm3 or larger) | |
3 | Model | See VIN model table | |
4 | Engine type | J=Milwaukee Eight™ 107 (1753 cm3) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced K=Milwaukee Eight™ 114 (1868 cm3) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced | |
5 | Calibration/configuration, introduction | 1=Domestic (DOM) 2=California (CAL) 3=Canada (CAN) 4=ENG, EN2, HDI, HD2, HD4 5=Japan (JPN) 6=Australia (AUS) 7=Brazil (BRZ) 8=Asia Pacific (APC) 9=India (IND/IN2) 0=ASEAN (AZN) A=China (CHN) G=HD3 | |
6 | VIN check digit | Can be 0-9 or X | |
7 | Model year | L=2020 | |
8 | Assembly plant | B=York, PA U.S.A. D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD) N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari) S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand | |
9 | Sequential number | Varies | |
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: Softail Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
BV | FXST Softail® Standard | YJ | FXBB Street Bob® |
YA | FLHC Heritage Classic | YK | FXFB Fat Bob® |
YB | FLHCS Heritage Classic 114 | YL | FXFBS Fat Bob® 114 |
YC | FLDE Deluxe | YM | FLSB Sport Glide® |
YD | FLSL Softail® Slim™ | YN | FXLR Low Rider® |
YF | FLFB Fat Boy® | YR | FLFBS ANV Fat Boy® 114 30th Anniversary Limited Edition |
YG | FLFBS Fat Boy® 114 | YV | FXDRS FXDR114® |
YH | FXBRS Breakout® 114 | YW | FXLRS Low Rider® S |