General

See Figure 1. The full 17-digit V.I.N. is stamped on the steering head and printed on a label located on the right front frame down tube.

See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is found on each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Table 1.

Abbreviated V.I.N.

An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the front and rear cylinders.

Example: CV38111000

See Figure 2 for the complete V.I.N. for the same motorcycle as it appears on the steering head.

NOTE

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

1	Stamped V.I.N.
2	V.I.N. label

Figure 1. V.I.N. Locations: Sportster Models

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson V.I.N.: 2008 Sportster Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 Sportster 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=Middleweight motorcycle (351 cc to 900 cc)
4	Model	See V.I.N. model table
5	Engine type	2=Evolution^® 883 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected 3=Evolution^® 1200 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected 3=Evolution^® 1200 cc precision-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	K=Kansas City, MO U.S.A.
10	Sequential number	Varies

Table 2. V.I.N. Model Codes: 2008 Sportster Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
CN	XL 883 Sportster^® 883	CV	XL 1200R Sportster^® 1200 Roadster
CP	XL 883C Sportster^® 883 Custom	CX	XL 1200L Sportster^® 1200 Low
CR	XL 883L Sportster^® 883 Low	CZ	XL 1200N Sportster^® 1200 Nightster^™
CS	XL 883R Sportster^® 883R	LA	XR 1200 Sportster^® 1200
CT	XL 1200C Sportster^® 1200 Custom