General
See Figure 1. 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.
See Figure 2 for the complete V.I.N. as it appears on the steering head. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Table 1.
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 engine cylinders.
Example: PG88850000
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: FLHRSE4
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 FLHRSE4 Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 FLHRSE4 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 (901 cc or larger)
4
Model
PG=FLHRSE4 Screamin' Eagle® Road King®
5
Engine type
4=Twin Cam 96™, 1584 cc air cooled, fuel injected
8=110 cu. in. (1800 cc) 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