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: PS88950000
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: FXDSE2
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 FXDSE2 Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 FXDSE2 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 (901cc or larger)
4
Model
PS=FXDSE2 Screamin' Eagle® Dyna™
5
Engine type
8=110 cu. in. (1800cc) 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
K=Kansas City, MO U.S.A.
10
Sequential number
varies