The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right side of the frame backbone at the rear of the frame behind the steering head. A label bearing the V.I.N. code is also affixed to the left side of the frame behind the steering head.
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. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 Touring Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 Touring 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 or larger) |
4 | Model | See V.I.N. model table |
5 | Engine type | 4=Twin Cam 96™, 1584 cc air 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 | 8=2008 |
9 | Assembly plant | Y=York, PA U.S.A. |
10 | Sequential number | Varies |
Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2008 Touring Models
CODE | MODEL | CODE | MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
FB | FLHR Road King® | FC | FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® |
FG | FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® with sidecar | FL | FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® Shrine |
FS | FLTR Road Glide® | FV | FLHT Electra Glide® Standard |
FF | FLHTC Electra Glide® Classic | KB | FLHX Street Glide™ |
FW | FLHR Road King® Shrine | FR | FLHRC Road King® Classic |