General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the VIN, refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN (1) is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label (2) is also attached to the front downtube.
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 between the engine cylinders.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit vehicle identification number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about the motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Harley-Davidson VIN: 2017 FXSE
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2017 FXSE CVO™ Pro Street Breakout®
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
World manufacturer identifier
1HD=Originally manufactured for sale in the United States
5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States for sale outside of the United States
932=Originally manufactured in Brazil
MEG=Originally manufactured in India
2
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm3 or larger)
3
Model
TG=FXSE CVO™ Pro Street Breakout®
4
Engine type
9=Twin Cam 110B™ (1802 cm3) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced
5
Calibration/configuration, introduction
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic (DOM)
3=California (CAL)
A=Canada (CAN)
C=HDI
E=Japan (JPN)
G=Australia (AUS)
L=Asia Pacific (APC)
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic (DOM)
5, 6=California (CAL)
B=Canada (CAN)
D=HDI
F=Japan (JPN)
H=Australia (AUS)
6
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
7
Model year
H=2017
8
Assembly plant
B=York, PA U.S.A.
D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari)
9
Sequential number
Varies