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 Vehicle Identification Number
Table 1. 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna 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 2006 Dyna Model V.I.N. Codes table |
5 | Engine type | 1=Fuel injected |
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 | 6=2006 |
9 | Assembly plant | K=Kansas City, MO USA |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. 2006 Dyna V.I.N. Model Codes
CODE | MODEL NAME |
|---|---|
GM | FXD |
GV | FXDC |
GN | FXDL |
GP | FXDWG |
GW | FXD35 |
GX | FXDB |