General
See Figure 1. A full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right side of the steering head and on a label located on the right front frame down tube.
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: PX8995000
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: FXDFSE
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2009 FXDFSE Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2009 FXDFSE 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
PX=FXDFSE Custom Vehicle Operations Dyna® Fat Bob™
5
Engine type
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
9=2009
9
Assembly plant
K=Kansas City, MO U.S.A.
10
Sequential number
varies