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 left frame tube above the front engine cylinder.
An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the left side crankcase above the sump.
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.: 2008 VRSC Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 VRSC Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
|---|---|---|
1 | Market designation | 1=Originally manufactured for sale within the United States 5=Originally manufactured for sale outside the United States |
2 | Manufacturer | HD=Harley-Davidson |
3 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc and larger) |
4 | Model | HD=VRSCD Night Rod™ HF=VRSCAW V-Rod® HH=VRSCDX Night Rod Special™ HK=VRSCAWA V-Rod® with ABS HL=VRSCDA Night Rod™ with ABS HM=VRSCDXA Night Rod Special™ with ABS |
5 | Engine type | H=Revolution®, 1250 cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected J=Revolution®, 1250 cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected 105 HP HDI only |
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 | K=Kansas City, MO U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | varies |