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. 2005 Harley-Davidson General V.I.N. Breakdown

POSITION	DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE VALUES
1	Market designation	1=Domestic 5=International
2	Manufacturer	HD=Harley-Davidson
3	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle
4	Model	see model V.I.N. table
5	Engine type	Y=Carbureted B=Fuel injected
6	Introduction date	1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California
7	V.I.N. check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
8	Model year	5=2005
9	Assembly plant	Y=York, PA K=Kansas City, MO
10	Sequential number	varies

Table 2. 2005 Dyna V.I.N. Model Codes

CODE	MODEL NAME	CODE	MODEL NAME
GH	FXD	GM	FXDI
GJ	FXDX	GR	FXDXI
GD	FXDL	GN	FXDLI
GE	FXDWG	GP	FXDWGI
GT	FXDC	GV	FXDCI