General
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 VIN |
| 2 | VIN label |
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2017 Touring Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | World manufacturer identifier | 1HD=Originally manufactured 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 | See VIN model table | |
4 | Engine type | C=Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 Engine, 1745 cm3 D=Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 Engine, 1745 cm3 | |
5 | Calibration/configuration, introduction | Normal Introduction 1=Domestic (DOM) 3=California (CAL) A=Canada (CAN) C=HDI E=Japan (JPN) G=Australia (AUS) J=Brazil (BRZ) L=Asia Pacific (APC) N=India (IND) | Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic (DOM) 5, 6=California (CAL) B=Canada (CAN) D=HDI F=Japan (JPN) H=Australia (AUS) K=Brazil (BRZ) M=Asia Pacific (APC) P=India (IND) |
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 | |
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: 2017 Touring Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
FB | FLHR Road King® | KH | FLTRX Road Glide® |
FC | FLHTCU Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® | KK | FLHTKL Ultra Limited Low |
FR | FLHRC Road King® Classic | KN | FLHTK Ultra Limited Shrine |
KB | FLHX Street Glide® | KR | FLHXS Street Glide® Special |
KE | FLHTK Ultra Limited | KT | FLTRXS Road Glide® Special |
KG | FLTRU Road Glide® Ultra | KV | FLHRXS Road King® Special |