General
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 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 VIN code is also affixed to the left side of the steering head.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN 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: PG87850000
See Figure 2 for the complete VIN as it appears on the steering 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: FLHRSE3
| 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 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: FLHRSE3 Screamin' Eagle Road King
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: FLHRSE3 Screamin' Eagle Road King
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 | PG=FLHRSE3 Screamin' Eagle® Road King® |
5 | Engine type | 8=110 cu. in. (1800cc) |
6 | Introduction date | 1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California/regular 4=Cosmetic changes 5=California/cosmetic changes 6=California/mid-year |
7 | VIN check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
8 | Model year | 7=2007 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA USA |
10 | Sequential number | Varies |