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 at the base of the rear cylinder on the right side of the vehicle.
NOTE
Always give the full Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
Figure 1. Typical V.I.N.: 2008 Buell 1125R Models
Table 1. Buell V.I.N. Breakdown: 2008 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™ HL=1125R™ JX=Lightning® Long KP=Blast® KX=Lightning® CityX SX=Lightning® WX=Lightning® Scg XX=Lightning® Super TT |
3 | Engine type | 01=492 cc 02=984 cc Thunderstorm® 03=1203 cc Thunderstorm® 04=1125 cc Helicon™ 06=1125 cc Helicon™ (105 HP, France) |
4 | Market configuration | A=Australia B=Brazil 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 | 8=2008 |
7 | Assembly plant | 3=East Troy, WI U.S.A. |
8 | Model | 0=Blast 2=XB9SX 3=XB12R 4=XB12S 5=XB12Scg 6=XB12Ss 7=XB12X 8=XB12STT B=1125R D=1125R, 105 HP France |
9 | Sequential number (last five digits) | Varies |