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 left frame tube above the front engine cylinder.
An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the left side crankcase above the sump.
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: VRSC Models
| 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: 2007 VRSC Models
Table 1. 2007 Harley-Davidson VRSC V.I.N. Breakdown
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
|---|---|---|
1 | Market designation | 1=Originally manufactured for sale within the United
States 5=Originally manufactured for sale outside the United
States |
2 | Manufacturer | HD=Harley-Davidson |
3 | Motorcycle type | 1=Heavyweight motorcycle 901cc and larger |
4 | Model | HC=VRSCR HD=VRSCD HF=VRSCA HH=VRSCDX HJ=VRSCX |
5 | Engine type | A=Revolution, 1130cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected 105 HP HDI only G=1250cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected Z=Revolution, 1130cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected |
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 | 7=2007 |
9 | Assembly plant | K=Kansas City, MO USA |
10 | Sequential number | varies |