See Figure 1 and Table 1. The full serial number or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right front of the frame near the steering head. A Motor Identification Number is stamped on the left side crankcase near the front of the engine.
NOTE
Always give the full Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
Figure 1. 2007 Buell VIN: Lightning
Table 1. Buell V.I.N. Breakdown: 2007 Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
|---|---|---|
1 | Market designation (WMI code) | 4MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale within
the United States 5MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale outside
the United States |
2 | Motorcycle type code | AX=Firebolt DX=Ulysses JX=Lightning Long KP=Blast KX=Lightning CityX SX=Lightning WX=Lightning Scg XX=Lightning SuperTT |
3 | Engine type | 01=492cc 02=984cc 03=1203cc |
4 | Market configuration | A=Australia L=California N=Canada D=Domestic E=England R=Europe J=Japan |
5 | V.I.N. check digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
6 | Model year | 7=2007 |
7 | Assembly plant | 3=East Troy, WI U.S.A. |
8 | Model | 0=Blast (07) 1=XB9R (07) 2=XB9SX (07) 3=XB12R (07) 4=XB12S (07) 5=XB12Scg (07) 6=XB12Ss (07) 7=XB12X (07) 8=XB12STT (07) |
9 | Sequential number (last five digits) | Varies |