General

See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.

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 to the right 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 V.I.N.
2	V.I.N. label

Figure 1. V.I.N. Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2011 Police Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2011 Police 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 or larger)
4	Model	See V.I.N. model table
5	Engine type	M=Twin Cam 103^™ 1690 cm³ air-cooled, fuel-injected
6	Introduction date/ Calibration recognition	Normal Introduction 1=Domestic 3=California A=Canada C=HDI J=Brazil L=Asia Pacific N=India	Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic 5, 6=California B=Canada D=HDI K=Brazil M=Asia Pacific P=India
7	V.I.N. check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
8	Model year	B=2011
9	Assembly plant	B=York, PA U.S.A.
10	Sequential number	Varies

Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2011 Police Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
FH	Police FLHP Road King^®	FM	Police FLHTP Electra Glide^®
FT	Police FLHPE Road King^® (California only)