Vehicle identification number (VIN)
General
A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 3-7.
Location
See Figure 3-1. 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 on the 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.
Figure 3-1. VIN Locations: 1. Stamped VIN; 2. VIN label
Figure 3-2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2015 Street Models
Table 3-7. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2015 Street Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
1 | World manufacturer identifier | 1 HD=Originally manufactured in the United States 5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States for sale outside the United States MEG=Originally manufactured in India |
2 | Motorcycle type | 4=Middleweight motorcycle (351 cm³ to 900 cm³) |
3 | Model | NA=XG500 NB=XG750 |
4 | Engine type | A=Revolution X™ 500 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected B=Revolution X™ 750 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected |
Table 3-7. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2015 Street Models
POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES | |
5 | Configuration/calibration, introduction | Normal Introduction 1=Domestic (DOM) 3=California (CAL) A=Canada (CAN) C=HDI E=Japan (JPN) G=Australia (AUS) J=Brazil (BRZ) L=Asia Pacific (APC) N=lndia (IND) | Mid-year or Special Introduction 2, 4=Domestic (DOM) 5, 6=California (CAL) B=Canada (CAN) D=HDI F=Japan (JPN) H=Australia (AUS) K=Brazil (BRZ) M=Asia Pacific (APC) P=lndia (IND) |
6 | VIN check digit | Can be 0-9 or X | |
7 | Model year | F=2015 | |
8 | Assembly plant | C=Kansas City, MO U.S.A. N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari) | |
9 | Sequential number | Varies |