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 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.
| 1 | Stamped VIN |
| 2 | VIN label |
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2012 Touring Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2012 Touring Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | World manufacturer identifier | 1HD=Originally manufactured for sale within the
United States 5HD=Originally manufactured for sale outside of the
United States 932=Originally manufactured in and for sale only in Brazil market MEG=Originally manufactured in and for sale only in India market | |
2 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cc or larger) | |
3 | Model | See VIN model code table | |
4 | Engine type | M=Twin Cam 103™, 1690 cc air-cooled,
fuel-injected | |
5 | Introduction date/Configuration and calibration recognition | 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 |
6 | VIN check digit | Can be 0-9 or X | |
7 | Model year | C=2012 | |
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: 2012 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® Electra Glide® |
KG | FLTRU Road Glide® Ultra | FL | FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® Shrine |