See Figure 1. The full 17 digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label will also be affixed to the right front frame down tube.
An abbreviated VIN is stamped on the left side crankcase at the base of the rear cylinder.
NOTE
Always give the full 17 digit VIN when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
Figure 1. V.I.N. Stamping Location
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2009 Softail Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2009 Softail 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 (901 cc and larger) |
4 | Model | See V.I.N. model table |
5 | Engine type | 5=Twin Cam 96B™, 1584 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected, balanced |
6 | Introduction date | 1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California/regular 4=Cosmetic changes and/or special introductory date 5=California/cosmetic changes and/or special introductory date 6=California/mid-year |
7 | V.I.N. check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
8 | Model year | 9=2009 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | varies |
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2009 Softail Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
BV | FXST Softail® Standard | JG | FLSTF Shrine |
BW | FLSTC Heritage Softail® Classic | JH | FLSTC Shrine |
BX | FLSTF Fat Boy® | JJ | FXCW Softail Rocker™ |
JA | FXSTB Night Train® | JK | FXCWC Softail Rocker Custom™ |
JD | FLSTN Softail® Deluxe | JL | FXSTC Softail Custom™ |
JE | FLST Heritage Softail® (Brazil only) | JM | FLSTSB Softail® Cross Bones™ |