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.

1	Stamped VIN
2	VIN label

Figure 1. VIN Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2012 Dyna Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2012 Dyna 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 cm³ and larger)
3	Model	See VIN model table
4	Engine type	4=Twin Cam 96^™, 1585 cm³ air-cooled, fuel-injected M=Twin Cam 103^™, 1690 cm³ air-cooled, fuel-injected
5	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
6	VIN check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
7	Model year	C=2012
8	Assembly plant	C=Kansas City, MO 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 Dyna Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
GN	FXDL Dyna^® Low Rider^® (Japan only)	GP	FXDWG Dyna ^® Wide Glide^®
GV	FXDC Dyna^® Super Glide^® Custom	GX	FXDB Dyna^® Street Bob^®
GY	FXDF Dyna^® Fat Bob^™	GZ	FLD Dyna^® Switchback™