General
See Figure 1. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the VIN, refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 2. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the steering head and printed on a label located on the right front frame down tube.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the front and rear cylinders.
Example: CV37111000
See Figure 1 for the complete VIN for the same motorcycle as it appears on the steering head.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
Figure 1. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2007 Sportster
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2007 Sportster 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
4
Model
See VIN model code table
5
Engine type
2=883cc
3=1200cc
6
Introduction date
1=Regular
2=Mid-year
3=California/regular
4=Cosmetic changes
5=California/cosmetic changes
6=California/mid-year
7
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
7=2007
9
Assembly plant
K=Kansas City, MO USA
10
Sequential number
Varies
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 2. VIN Locations: Sportster Models
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2007 Sportster Models
CODE
MODEL
CN
XL 883 Sportster® 883
CP
XL 883C Sportster® 883 Custom
CR
XL 883L Sportster®
CS
XL 883R Sportster®
CT
XL 1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom
CV
XL 1200R Sportster® 1200 Roadster
CX
XL 1200L Sportster® 1200 Low
CY
XL 50 50th Anniversary Sportster®
CZ
XL 1200N Sportster® 1200 Nightster