General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached to the right 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 your motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2011 Touring Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2011 Touring 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/vehicle type
HD=Harley-Davidson motorcycle
3
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc or larger)
4
Model
See V.I.N. model code table
5
Engine type
4=Twin Cam 96™, 1584 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected
M=Twin Cam 103™, 1690 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected
6
Introduction date/calibration
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
C=HDI
E=Japan
G=Australia
J=Brazil
L=Asia Pacific
N=India
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic
5, 6=California
B=Canada
D=HDI
F=Japan
H=Australia
K=Brazil
M=Asia Pacific
P=India
7
V.I.N. check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
B=2011
9
Assembly plant
B=York, PA U.S.A.
10
Sequential number
Varies
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2011 Touring Models
CODE
MODEL
CODE
MODEL
FB
FLHR Road King®
KB
FLHX Street Glide®
FR
FLHRC Road King® Classic
KE
FLHTK Electra Glide® Ultra Limited™
FW
FLHR Road King® Shrine
FF
FLHTC Electra Glide® Classic
KH
FLTRX Road Glide® Custom
FC
FLHTCU Ultra Classic® ElectraGlide®
KG
FLTRU Road Glide® Ultra
FL
FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®Shrine