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 under the main wiring harness. 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 FLHTCUSE Vehicle
Identification Number
Table 1. 2006 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE 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 | PR |
5 | Engine type | E=1690cc 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 |
10 | Sequential number | varies |