General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached to the right front downtube.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the engine cylinders.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations: Sportster Models
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2010 Sportster Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2010 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/vehicle type
HD=Harley-Davidson motorcycle
3
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm3 or larger)
4=Middleweight motorcycle (351 cm3 to 900 cm3)
4
Model
See VIN model table
5
Engine type
2=Evolution® 883 cm3 air-cooled, fuel-injected
3=Evolution® 1200 cm3 air-cooled, fuel-injected
6=Evolution® 1200 cm3 precision-cooled, fuel-injected
6
Introduction date/calibration
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
C=HDI
E=Japan
G=Australia
J=Brazil
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic
5, 6=California
B=Canada
D=HDI
F=Japan
H=Australia
K=Brazil
7
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
A=2010
9
Assembly plant
C=Kansas City, MO U.S.A.
10
Sequential number
Varies
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: 2010 Sportster Models
CODE
MODEL
CODE
MODEL
CP
XL 883C Sportster® 883 Custom
CX
XL 1200L Sportster® 1200 Low
CR
XL 883L Sportster® 883 Low
CZ
XL 1200N Nightster®
CS
XL 883R Sportster® 883R
LC
XL 1200X Forty-Eight™
LE
XL 883N Iron 883®
LA
Sportster® XR 1200™
CT
XL 1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom
LD
Sportster® XR 1200X™
Some models may not be available in all markets.