General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is assigned to each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit V.I.N. is stamped on the right side of the frame on the steering head. In some destinations, a printed V.I.N. label is also attached to the left frame tube above the front engine cylinder.
Abbreviated V.I.N.
An abbreviated V.I.N. showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase below the rear cylinder head.
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. Location
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2014 V-Rod Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2014 V-Rod 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 or larger)
3
Model
See V.I.N. model table
4
Engine type
H=Revolution®, 1247 cm3 liquid-cooled, fuel injected
J=Revolution®, 1247 cm3 liquid-cooled, fuel injected 105 HP HDI only
5
Calibration/configuration, introduction
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic (DOM)
3=California (CAL)
A=Canada (CAN)
C=HDI
E=Japan (JPN)
G=Australia (AUS)
J=Brazil (BRZ)
L=Asia Pacific (APC)
N=India (IND)
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic (DOM)
5, 6=California (CAL)
B=Canada (CAN)
D=HDI
F=Japan (JPN)
H=Australia (AUS)
K=Brazil (BRZ)
M=Asia Pacific (APC)
P=India (IND)
6
V.I.N. check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
7
Model year
E=2014
8
Assembly plant
C=Kansas City, MO USA
D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari)
9
Sequential number
Varies
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: 2014 V-Rod Models
CODE
MODEL
CODE
MODEL
HH
VRSCDX Night Rod® Special
HP
VRSCF V-Rod Muscle®