See Figure 1. The full 17 digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the steering head and on a label located on the right front frame down tube.

An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the left side crankcase at the base of the rear cylinder.

NOTE

Always give the full 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.

Figure 1. V.I.N. Stamping Location

1	Market designation (1 character)
2	Manufacturer (2 characters)
3	Motorcycle type (1 character)
4	Model (2 characters)
5	Engine type (1 character)
6	Introduction date (1 character)
7	V.I.N. check digit (1 character)
8	Model year (1 character)
9	Assembly plant (1 character)
10	Sequential number (6 characters)

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson Vehicle Identification Number

Table 1. 2006 Harley-Davidson Softail V.I.N. Breakdown

POSITION	DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE VALUES
1	Market designation	1=Domestic 5=International
2	Manufacturer	HD=Harley-Davidson
3	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle
4	Model	see model V.I.N. table
5	Engine type	Y=1450 cm³ carbureted, balanced B=1450 cm³ fuel injected, balanced
6	Introduction date	1=Regular 2=Mid-year 3=California/regular 4=Cosmetic changes 5=California/cosmetic changes 6=California/mid-year
7	V.I.N. check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
8	Model year	6=2006
9	Assembly plant	Y=York, PA, USA K=Kansas City, MO, USA
10	Sequential number	varies

Table 2. 2006 Softail V.I.N. Model Codes

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
BH	FXST	BT	FXSTB	BZ	FXSTSI
BJ	FLSTC	BN	FLSTN	BX	FLSTFI
BL	FXSTS	BR	FLSTSC	JB	FXSTDI
BM	FLSTF	BV	FXSTI	JA	FXSTBI
BS	FXSTD	BW	FLSTCI	JD	FLSTNI
BY	FLSTSCI	GB	FLSTFI Shrine	HB	FLSTCI Shrine
JE	FLST	JF	FLSTI