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 on 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 your motorcycle.

1	Stamped Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2	VIN label

Figure 1. VIN Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2021 Softail Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2021 Softail Models

POSITION	DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE VALUES
1	World manufacturer identifier	1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States 5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States or Thailand for sale outside of the United States 932=Originally manufactured in Brazil MEG=Originally manufactured in India MLY=Originally manufactured in Thailand
2	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm³ or larger)
3	Model	See VIN model table
4	Engine type	J=Milwaukee Eight^™ 107 (1753 cm³) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced K=Milwaukee Eight^™ 114 (1868 cm³) air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced
5	Calibration/configuration, introduction	1=Domestic (DOM) 2=California (CAL) 3=Canada (CAN) 4=ENG, EN2, HDI, HD2, HD4 5=Japan (JPN) 6=Australia (AUS) 7=Brazil (BRZ) 8=Asia Pacific (APC) 9=India (IND/IN2) 0=ASEAN (AZN) A=China (CHN) G=HD3
6	VIN check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
7	Model year	M=2021
8	Assembly plant	B=York, PA U.S.A. D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD) N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari) S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand
9	Sequential number	Varies

Table 2. VIN Model Codes: Softail Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
BV	FXST Softail Standard	YH	FXBRS Breakout^® 114
YA	FLHC Heritage Classic	YY	FXBBS Street Bob^® 114
YB	FLHCS Heritage Classic 114	YL	FXFBS Fat Bob^® 114
YD	FLSL Softail^® Slim^™	YM	FLSB Sport Glide^®
YG	FLFBS Fat Boy^® 114	YW	FXLRS Low Rider^® S