General

See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is assigned to each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Table 1.

Location

See Figure 1. The full 17-digit V.I.N. is stamped on the right side of the frame on the steering head. In some destinations, a printed V.I.N. label is also attached to the left frame tube above the front engine cylinder.

Abbreviated V.I.N.

An abbreviated V.I.N. showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase below the rear cylinder head.

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: VRSC Models

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

Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2011 VRSC 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/vehicle type	HD=Harley-Davidson motorcycle
3	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc and larger)
4	Model	See V.I.N. model table
5	Engine type	H=Revolution®, 1250 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel injected J=Revolution®, 1250 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel injected 105 HP HDI only
6	Introduction date/calibration	Normal Introduction 1=Domestic 3=California A=Canada C=HDI E=Japan G=Australia J=Brazil L=Asia Pacific N=India	Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic 5, 6=California B=Canada D=HDI F=Japan H=Australia 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	C=Kansas City, MO USA
10	Sequential number	Varies

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

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
HH	VRSCDX Night Rod^® Special	HP	VRSCF V-Rod Muscle^™