The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the left 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.
| 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 1. Typical Harley-Davidson Vehicle Identification Number
Table 1. 2006 Harley-Davidson Police 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 model V.I.N. table |
5 | Engine type | W=1450cc 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 | Y=York, PA USA K=Kansas City, MO USA |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. 2006 Police V.I.N. Model Codes
CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|
FM | FLHTPI |
FH | FLHPI |
FT | FLHPEI |
FLHPEI Model
This manual does not implicitly cover the FLHPEI model. The FLHPEI is similar to the FLHPI except for certain lighting, noise and emission components.