Full 17-digit vehicle identification number VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) stamped on the steering head and on a mark located on the left frame tube, above the front engine cylinder. The abbreviated VIN number is stamped on the left side of the engine crankcase, above the sump.
Note. When ordering parts, for any inquiry regarding your motorcycle, always provide the full 17-digit VIN number.
Figure 1. Location of the stamped VIN number of the VRSC motorcycle model
Figure 2. Typical VIN of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle: 2008, VRSC models
Table 1. Designations used in the VIN number of Harley-Davidson motorcycles: 2008 VRSC models
| POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
| 1 | Market for which the model is intended | 1=Original model manufactured for sale in the USA 5=Original model manufactured for sale outside the USA |
| 2 | Manufacturer | HD=Harley-Davidson |
| 3 | Type motorcycle | 1=Heavy motorcycle (with an engine capacity of 901 cm3 and more) |
Table 1. Designations used in the VIN number of Harley-Davidson motorcycles: 2008 VRSC models
| POSITION | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE VALUES |
| 4 | Model | See model VIN table |
| 5 | engine's type | H=Revolution®, 1250 cm3, fuel-injected, air-cooled J=Revolution®, 1250 cc3 fuel injected, air cooled, 105 hp. HDI only |
| 6 | Date of issue | 1=Regular 2=Middle of the year 3=California Regular 4=Cosmetic changes and/or special release date 5=California/cosmetic changes and/or special release date 6=California/mid-year |
| 7 | VIN verification digit | Can be 0-9 or X |
| 8 | Model year | 8=2008 |
| 9 | Factory where assembly was carried out | K= Kansas City, USA |
| 10 | Serial number | Various meanings |