General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the VIN, refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the steering head and on a label located on the right front frame down tube.
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 below the engine cylinders.
Example: PT97111000
See Figure 2 for the complete VIN 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.
Figure 1. V.I.N. Stamping Location
1Market designation (1 character)
2Manufacturer (2 characters)
3Motorcycle type (1 character)
4Model (2 characters)
5Engine type (1 character)
6Introduction date (1 character)
7V.I.N. check digit (1 character)
8Model year (1 character)
9Assembly plant (1 character)
10Sequential number (6 characters)
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2007 FXSTSSE Screamin' Eagle Springer Softail
Table 1. 2007 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE V.I.N. Breakdown
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
Market designation
1=Orginally manufactured for sale within the United States
5=Orginally manufactured for sale outside of the United States
2
Manufacturer
HD=Harley-Davidson
3
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle
4
Model
PT=FXSTSSE
5
Engine type
9=1802cc fuel injected, balanced
6
Introduction date
1=Regular
2=Mid-year
3=California/regular
4=Cosmetic changes
5=California/cosmetic changes
6=California/mid-year
7
V.I.N. check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
7=2007
9
Assembly plant
Y=York, PA, USA
K=Kansas City, MO, USA
10
Sequential number
varies