The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right side of the frame backbone at the rear of the steering head. A label bearing the V.I.N. code is also affixed to the left side of the steering head.
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. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 Police Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 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 (901cc or larger) |
4 | Model | See V.I.N. model table |
5 | Engine type | M=Twin Cam 103™ 1690cc 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 | Y=York, PA U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | Varies |
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2008 Police Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
FH | Police FLHP Road King® | FM | Police FLHTP Electra Glide® |
FT | Police FLHPE Road King® |
FLHPE Model
This manual does not implicitly cover the FLHPE model. The FLHPE is similar to the FLHP except for certain lighting, noise and emission components.