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| ====== Engine # / VIN Changes for Sportsters ====== | ====== Engine # / VIN Changes for Sportsters ====== | ||
| * **Vehicle Identification Numbers** (**VIN**) have changed over the years for the sake of theft deterrent and inventory. Modern VINs have Government mandated information as well as an individual (one only) number that pertains to one certain bike. Policy, parts and service have been issued by the MoCo based on these numbers as well. For instance, an upgraded part may be substituted for all future use at the local dealership by communication from the MoCo as in, "Use this new part number instead of the original part for all future models beginning with engine serial number 45678". There are likely many other uses and reasons for the distinction changes in the VIN also. Below is a list of changes in the VIN and how to decipher them. | * **Vehicle Identification Numbers** (**VIN**) have changed over the years for the sake of theft deterrent and inventory. Modern VINs have Government mandated information as well as an individual (one only) number that pertains to one certain bike. Policy, parts and service have been issued by the MoCo based on these numbers as well. For instance, an upgraded part may be substituted for all future use at the local dealership by communication from the MoCo as in, "Use this new part number instead of the original part for all future models beginning with engine serial number 45678". There are likely many other uses and reasons for the distinction changes in the VIN also. Below is a list of changes in the VIN and how to decipher them. | ||
| - | * **A VIN isn't cut and dried as some guys perpetuate it to be**. There are circumstances when a VIN number can be legally re-applied to a later motor by the owner if he is fixing his bike legally. Once he gets signed off by the authorities, he is under no obligation to retain the original VIN stampings. So, when he sells that bike with the later motor with the home stamped early serials he has obeyed the law, and the bike is legal. Back in the day, it was very common to see KH bikes with new XL factory motors carrying the orig KH numbers. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) | + | * **A VIN isn't cut and dried as some guys perpetuate it to be**. There are circumstances when a VIN number can be legally re-applied to a later motor by the owner if he is fixing his bike legally. Once he gets signed off by the authorities, he is under no obligation to retain the original VIN stampings. So, when he sells that bike with the later motor with the home stamped early serials he has obeyed the law, and the bike is legal. Back in the day, it was very common to see KH bikes with new XL factory motors carrying the orig KH numbers. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173721-vin-pic-comments/page3?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) |
| - | * **Preserving your VIN while painting / powder coating frame**. Leave a small area with the numbers bare and mask the numbers before painting the frame. Pulled the tape off when done and apply a clear coat over the frame and the small bare area with the numbers. Not too noticeable and you will be able to see the frame numbers. ((Just John of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1960427&highlight=VIN)) | + | * **Preserving your VIN while painting / powder coating frame**. Leave a small area with the numbers bare and mask the numbers before painting the frame. Pulled the tape off when done and apply a clear coat over the frame and the small bare area with the numbers. Not too noticeable and you will be able to see the frame numbers. ((Just John of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/181981-best-way-to-preserve-my-vin?t=1960427&highlight=VIN)) |
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| ====== Engine# / VIN Charts and Information ====== | ====== Engine# / VIN Charts and Information ====== | ||
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| * From 1962–1969, the Engine Serial numbering was the same as before with an added twist. Models with 4 digit production (serial) numbers have an even-numbered first digit for even years and odd numbered first digit for odd years. Models containing a 5 digit production number will have the first two digits even for even years and odd for odd years. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | * From 1962–1969, the Engine Serial numbering was the same as before with an added twist. Models with 4 digit production (serial) numbers have an even-numbered first digit for even years and odd numbered first digit for odd years. Models containing a 5 digit production number will have the first two digits even for even years and odd for odd years. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | ||
| * If the engine# does not follow this even or odd numbering sequence, you can almost guarantee that the number has been altered. It is extremely common to find mismatched engines in these early bikes with different engine numbers than the title paperwork. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | * If the engine# does not follow this even or odd numbering sequence, you can almost guarantee that the number has been altered. It is extremely common to find mismatched engines in these early bikes with different engine numbers than the title paperwork. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | ||
| - | * The first engine# of a new pre - '62 model year was, for instance 66XLCH1001 (if the first model stamped of that year were to be a Sportster..and a XLCH). All 1969 and earlier model year engine#s all have a minimum of 4 sequence numbers. These #'s were stamped sequentially regardless of model. For example it is possible to see 66XLCH4996, and then see 66FLH4997. Although the engines were made in batches, so in this theoretical instance the XL would have been the last of a batch, and the FL engine being the first of a batch. ((Murdog1968 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) | + | * The first engine# of a new pre - '62 model year was, for instance 66XLCH1001 (if the first model stamped of that year were to be a Sportster..and a XLCH). All 1969 and earlier model year engine#s all have a minimum of 4 sequence numbers. These #'s were stamped sequentially regardless of model. For example it is possible to see 66XLCH4996, and then see 66FLH4997. Although the engines were made in batches, so in this theoretical instance the XL would have been the last of a batch, and the FL engine being the first of a batch. ((Murdog1968 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/88704-early-vin-question?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) |
| * The first engine# of a '62-'69 model, all else the same would be something like this: | * The first engine# of a '62-'69 model, all else the same would be something like this: | ||
| - | * For the first 1962 XLCH - 62XLCH2001 ((joestuff of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) | + | * For the first 1962 XLCH - 62XLCH2001 ((joestuff of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/88704-early-vin-question?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) |
| - | * For the first 1963 XLCH - 63XLCH1001 ((joestuff of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) | + | * For the first 1963 XLCH - 63XLCH1001 ((joestuff of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/88704-early-vin-question?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) |
| * For matching serial numbers against number of bikes sold that year: | * For matching serial numbers against number of bikes sold that year: | ||
| - | * 68XLCH14001 would be bike production number 12000 ((joestuff of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=707989&highlight=VIN)) | + | * 68XLCH14001 would be bike production number <6001 ((IronHeadRon of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/forum-functions/sportsterpedia-com-admin/181086-sportsterpedia-progress/page26#post4597681)) |
| **Examples of Good and Bad Serial Numbers ('62-'69)** | **Examples of Good and Bad Serial Numbers ('62-'69)** | ||
| - | |**1962-1969 Odd / Even Rule - \\ Remove the model code and last 3 numbers of the Serial Number \\ (which leaves the bold numbers in VINs below)** \\ **The remaining digits in the serial number(s) must be even for even years and odd for odd years** ((DR DICK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1876619&highlight=VIN))||||| | + | |**1962-1969 Odd / Even Rule - \\ Remove the model code and last 3 numbers of the Serial Number \\ (which leaves the bold numbers in VINs below)** \\ **The remaining digits in the serial number(s) must be even for even years and odd for odd years** ((DR DICK of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/174900-even-even-odd-odd-vin?t=1876619&highlight=VIN))||||| |
| |Engine \\ Numbers|4 Digit Serial|5 Digit Serial| | |Engine \\ Numbers|4 Digit Serial|5 Digit Serial| | ||
| |**63**XLH**8**133|Vin becomes 63...8| |Check numbers 63 vs 8|1 even & 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | |**63**XLH**8**133|Vin becomes 63...8| |Check numbers 63 vs 8|1 even & 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | ||
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| |**68**XLCH**67**295| |Vin becomes 68...67|Check numbers 68 vs 67|1 even and 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | |**68**XLCH**67**295| |Vin becomes 68...67|Check numbers 68 vs 67|1 even and 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | ||
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| ^ **Engine #s for 1957-1969 Models (motor numbers only)** ||| | ^ **Engine #s for 1957-1969 Models (motor numbers only)** ||| | ||
| |**Model Year** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Model** \\ (next 2 digits) \\ (up to 4)|**Sequential** \\ **Serial#** \\ (remaining digits)| | |**Model Year** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Model** \\ (next 2 digits) \\ (up to 4)|**Sequential** \\ **Serial#** \\ (remaining digits)| | ||
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| * A new numbering system (first year referred to as a Vehicle Identification Number or VIN). The same VIN is stamped into both the engine and frame. It consists of a model code, a serial number, a manufacturer's identification, and the model year. The serial number is the 3rd through 7th digit of the VIN. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. ((TSB# 596 dated September 16, 1969)) | * A new numbering system (first year referred to as a Vehicle Identification Number or VIN). The same VIN is stamped into both the engine and frame. It consists of a model code, a serial number, a manufacturer's identification, and the model year. The serial number is the 3rd through 7th digit of the VIN. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. ((TSB# 596 dated September 16, 1969)) | ||
| * **The only legal VIN number for Harley’s produced from 1970 and up is on the frame**. It doesn’t matter if the engine case number matches your registration papers or not, if the frame VIN doesn’t match the registration, it's not legal. It also should be noted that any alteration to the VIN is illegal. This goes for re-stamping frames or adding the original VIN to a replacement frame. If you replace the frame, you need to have a new VIN assigned to your Harley. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | * **The only legal VIN number for Harley’s produced from 1970 and up is on the frame**. It doesn’t matter if the engine case number matches your registration papers or not, if the frame VIN doesn’t match the registration, it's not legal. It also should be noted that any alteration to the VIN is illegal. This goes for re-stamping frames or adding the original VIN to a replacement frame. If you replace the frame, you need to have a new VIN assigned to your Harley. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | ||
| - | * **Starting with the 1970 season**, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase between the cylinders (except '70-E'71 - see below) and on the right down tube below the neck ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)). In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame below the stamped VIN ((Yoshi of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) giving the VIN and date of manufacture. This label was required by law for identification.((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) However, the only legal VIN acknowledge by the law (1970 and up) is the one stamped on the frame. | + | * **Starting with the 1970 season**, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase between the cylinders (except '70-E'71 - see below) and on the right down tube below the neck ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187217-1971-xlch-vin?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)). In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame below the stamped VIN ((Yoshi of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187217-1971-xlch-vin?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) giving the VIN and date of manufacture. This label was required by law for identification.((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) However, the only legal VIN acknowledge by the law (1970 and up) is the one stamped on the frame. |
| - | * **However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models** with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. The VIN pad is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. 1970 was the last "pre nose cone" engine (Flatside ?). 1970 frame is one year as well, but the later cam covers and rockers can be substituted so you can't be sure what you have just by a casual glance. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1936551&highlight=VIN&page=2)) | + | * **However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models** with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. The VIN pad is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. 1970 was the last "pre nose cone" engine (Flatside ?). 1970 frame is one year as well, but the later cam covers and rockers can be substituted so you can't be sure what you have just by a casual glance. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/180165-confused-by-vin-70-or-73/page2?t=1936551&highlight=VIN&page=2)) |
| - | * **Early 1971 models with the 1970 cases** didn't have the star cast before and aft of the VIN but the frame did have them. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) | + | * **Early 1971 models with the 1970 cases** didn't have the star cast before and aft of the VIN but the frame did have them. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173721-vin-pic-comments?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) |
| - | * **Not all 70 or e71 had** motor or frame stars, but all 71s did have the frame stamped though. Some 1970 frames were bare. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) | + | * **Not all 70 or e71 had** motor or frame stars, but all 71s did have the frame stamped though. Some 1970 frames were bare. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173721-vin-pic-comments/page3?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) |
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| ^ **VIN for 1970-1978 Models ** |||| | ^ **VIN for 1970-1978 Models ** |||| | ||
| |**Sportster \\ Model Code** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Serial Number** \\ (next 5 digits)|**Manufacturer** \\ (second to last digit)|**Model Year** \\ (last digit)| | |**Sportster \\ Model Code** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Serial Number** \\ (next 5 digits)|**Manufacturer** \\ (second to last digit)|**Model Year** \\ (last digit)| | ||
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| ===== 1979-1980 VIN Info===== | ===== 1979-1980 VIN Info===== | ||
| - | * Just as in '70-'78, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the right down tube below the neck. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame below the stamped VIN ((Yoshi of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) giving the VIN and date of manufacture. | + | * Just as in '70-'78, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the right down tube below the neck. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187217-1971-xlch-vin?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame below the stamped VIN ((Yoshi of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187217-1971-xlch-vin?t=2000060&highlight=VIN)) giving the VIN and date of manufacture. |
| * **1979 Exception**: {{ pdf-bulletin:sl-1979-3-2_ml110.pdf |Click here to download/view Service Letter ML-110}} | * **1979 Exception**: {{ pdf-bulletin:sl-1979-3-2_ml110.pdf |Click here to download/view Service Letter ML-110}} | ||
| * For a period of one month from January 9 to February 8, 1979, (1200, 1340 and 1000cc) motorcycles were produced with the crankcase number stamped on the engine number pad instead of the VIN (frame) number in this location. This change was introduced to allow replacing engines in motorcycles at the factory without the cumbersome - and within some states - illegal re-stamping of the original VIN on the replacement engine crankcase pad. ((HD Service Letter #ML-110 dated March 2, 1979)) | * For a period of one month from January 9 to February 8, 1979, (1200, 1340 and 1000cc) motorcycles were produced with the crankcase number stamped on the engine number pad instead of the VIN (frame) number in this location. This change was introduced to allow replacing engines in motorcycles at the factory without the cumbersome - and within some states - illegal re-stamping of the original VIN on the replacement engine crankcase pad. ((HD Service Letter #ML-110 dated March 2, 1979)) | ||
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| * Regardless of the engine case number, the title must always match the frame VIN. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | * Regardless of the engine case number, the title must always match the frame VIN. ((http://www.harley-performance.com/harley-vin.html)) | ||
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| ^ **VIN for 1979-1980 Models ** |||| | ^ **VIN for 1979-1980 Models ** |||| | ||
| |**Sportster Model** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Serial Number** \\ (next 5 digits)|**Manufacturer** \\ (2nd to last digit)|**Model Season** \\ (last digit)| | |**Sportster Model** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Serial Number** \\ (next 5 digits)|**Manufacturer** \\ (2nd to last digit)|**Model Season** \\ (last digit)| | ||
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| * The number itself is different, but it's location didn't change from the previous year models. | * The number itself is different, but it's location didn't change from the previous year models. | ||
| * **In April of 1981**, the MoCo issued a service bulletin acknowledging that the "6" and "9" characters used in the stamping of engine and crankcase numbers could be interchanged. If that turned out to be the case on factory stamped numbers, this would still be a legitimate and acceptable number. Also included with this bulletin is a chart showing legitimate characters used for VINs by the MoCo. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-828 dated April 21, 1981)) | * **In April of 1981**, the MoCo issued a service bulletin acknowledging that the "6" and "9" characters used in the stamping of engine and crankcase numbers could be interchanged. If that turned out to be the case on factory stamped numbers, this would still be a legitimate and acceptable number. Also included with this bulletin is a chart showing legitimate characters used for VINs by the MoCo. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-828 dated April 21, 1981)) | ||
| - | * **Early or Late 1984 Models cannot be deciphered from the VIN**. You need to depend on the parts that are on it for that. For instance, look at the lower front of the engine. E84 has a generator, an unmistakable, easy to identify component. L84 should have an oil filter in the same location. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1964151&highlight=VIN)) | + | * **Early or Late 1984 Models cannot be deciphered from the VIN**. You need to depend on the parts that are on it for that. For instance, look at the lower front of the engine. E84 has a generator, an unmistakable, easy to identify component. L84 should have an oil filter in the same location. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/182308-early-or-late-84-vin-code?t=1964151&highlight=VIN)) |
| * **In 1984**, the right crankcase number (not to be confused as a VIN) moved to the lower face below the gear case (near and under #4 cam) on the outside of the engine. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-885 dated April 10, 1984)) | * **In 1984**, the right crankcase number (not to be confused as a VIN) moved to the lower face below the gear case (near and under #4 cam) on the outside of the engine. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-885 dated April 10, 1984)) | ||
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| ^ **17 Digit VIN for 1981-1985 Models** |||||||||| | ^ **17 Digit VIN for 1981-1985 Models** |||||||||| | ||
| - | | \\ **Origin**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date / \\ Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial Number**| | + | | \\ **Origin**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date / \\ Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial \\ Number**| |
| - | |1 = \\ Made \\ in USA |HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1000cc|CA = XLH 1000 \\ CB = XLS 1000 \\ CC = XLX 1000 \\ CD = XR 1000 |H = 1000cc|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = E1984|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |B = 1981 \\ C = 1982 \\ D = 1983 \\ E = 1984 \\ F = 1985 |Y = \\ York, PA |6 Digits \\ (varies)| | + | |1 = \\ Made \\ in USA |HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1000cc|CA = XLH1000 \\ CB = XLS1000 \\ CC = XLX1000 \\ CD = XR1000 |H = 1000cc|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = E1984|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |B = 1981 \\ C = 1982 \\ D = 1983 \\ E = 1984 \\ F = 1985 |Y = York, PA |6 Digits \\ (varies)| |
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| ===== 1986-2006 VIN Info ===== | ===== 1986-2006 VIN Info ===== | ||
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| ^ **17 Digit VIN for 1986-2006 Models** |||||||||| | ^ **17 Digit VIN for 1986-2006 Models** |||||||||| | ||
| - | | \\ **Origin** \\ Or \\ **Market**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date/** \\ **Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial Number**| | + | | \\ **Origin** \\ Or \\ **Market**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date/** \\ **Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial \\ Number**| |
| - | |1 = \\ Made \\ in USA \\ \\ 1 = \\ Made \\ for \\ USA \\ \\ 5 = \\ Made \\ for \\ HDI|HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1100cc \\ 1 = 1200cc \\ 4 = 883cc|CA = XLH 883 \\ CA = XLH 883 \\ Deluxe 86-87\\ CA = XLH 1100 \\ CA = XLH 1200 \\ CE = XLH 883 \\ Hugger \\ CF = XLH 883 \\ Deluxe 88-Up \\ CG = XL 1200C \\ CH = XL 1200S \\ CJ = XL 883C \\ CK = XL 883R \\ CL = XL 1200R \\ CM = XL 883L|M = 883cc \\ N = 1100cc \\ P = 1200cc|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = Regular \\ Calif. Model \\ 4 = Special \\ Edition \\ 5 = Special Ed. \\ Calif. Model \\ 6 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model \\ 7 = Mid Year \\ 8 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |G = 1986 \\ H = 1987 \\ J = 1988 \\ K = 1989 \\ L = 1990 \\ M = 1991 \\ N = 1992 \\ P = 1993 \\ R = 1994 \\ S = 1995 \\ T = 1996 \\ V = 1997 \\ W = 1998 \\ X = 1999 \\ Y = 2000 \\ 1 = 2001 \\ 2 = 2002 \\ 3 = 2003 \\ 4 = 2004 \\ 5 = 2005 \\ 6 = 2006|Y = \\ York, PA \\ K = \\ Kansas \\ City, \\ MO|6 Digits \\ (varies)| | + | |1 = \\ Made \\ in USA \\ \\ 1 = \\ Made \\ for \\ USA \\ \\ 5 = \\ Made \\ for \\ HDI|HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1100cc \\ 1 = 1200cc \\ 4 = 883cc|CA = XLH883 \\ CA = XLH883 \\ Deluxe 86-87 \\ CA = XLH1100 \\ CA = XLH1200 \\ CE = XLH883 \\ Hugger \\ CF = XLH883 \\ Deluxe 88-Up \\ CG = XL1200C \\ CH = XL1200S \\ CJ = XL883C \\ CK = XL883R \\ CL = XL1200R \\ CM = XL883L|M = 883cc \\ N = 1100cc \\ P = 1200cc|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = Regular \\ Calif. Model \\ 4 = Special \\ Edition \\ 5 = Special Ed. \\ Calif. Model \\ 6 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model \\ 7 = Mid Year \\ 8 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |G = 1986 \\ H = 1987 \\ J = 1988 \\ K = 1989 \\ L = 1990 \\ M = 1991 \\ N = 1992 \\ P = 1993 \\ R = 1994 \\ S = 1995 \\ T = 1996 \\ V = 1997 \\ W = 1998 \\ X = 1999 \\ Y = 2000 \\ 1 = 2001 \\ 2 = 2002 \\ 3 = 2003 \\ 4 = 2004 \\ 5 = 2005 \\ 6 = 2006|Y = \\ York, PA \\ K = \\ Kansas \\ City, \\ MO|6 Digits \\ (varies)| |
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| ===== 2007-2009 VIN Info ===== | ===== 2007-2009 VIN Info ===== | ||
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| ^ **17 Digit VIN for 2007-2009 Models** |||||||||| | ^ **17 Digit VIN for 2007-2009 Models** |||||||||| | ||
| | \\ **Market**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date/** \\ **Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial \\ Number**| | | \\ **Market**| \\ **Make**| \\ **Weight \\ Class** | \\ **Model**| \\ **Engine \\ Size **| \\ **Intro Date/** \\ **Special Models**| \\ **VIN \\ Check Digit**| \\ **Model \\ Year**| \\ **Assembly \\ Plant**| \\ **Serial \\ Number**| | ||
| |1 = \\ Made for \\ USA \\ \\ 5 = \\ Made for \\ HDI|HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1200cc \\ (heavy) \\ 4 = 883cc \\ (middle)|CN = XL 883 \\ CP = XL 883C \\ CR = XL 883L \\ CS = XL 883R \\ CT = XL 1200C \\ CV = XL 1200R \\ CX = XL 1200L \\ CY = XL 50 \\ CZ = XL 1200N \\ LA = XR 1200 \\ LE = XL 883N|2 = 883cc \\ air cooled \\ EFI \\ \\ 3 = 1200cc \\ air cooled \\ EFI \\ \\ 6 = 1200cc \\ precision \\ cooled EFI |1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = Regular \\ Calif. Model \\ 4 = Special \\ Edition \\ 5 = Special Ed. \\ Calif. Model \\ 6 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model \\ 7 = Mid Year \\ 8 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |7 = 2007 \\ 8 = 2008 \\ 9 = 2009|K = \\ Kansas \\ City, \\ MO|6 Digits \\ (varies)| | |1 = \\ Made for \\ USA \\ \\ 5 = \\ Made for \\ HDI|HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1200cc \\ (heavy) \\ 4 = 883cc \\ (middle)|CN = XL 883 \\ CP = XL 883C \\ CR = XL 883L \\ CS = XL 883R \\ CT = XL 1200C \\ CV = XL 1200R \\ CX = XL 1200L \\ CY = XL 50 \\ CZ = XL 1200N \\ LA = XR 1200 \\ LE = XL 883N|2 = 883cc \\ air cooled \\ EFI \\ \\ 3 = 1200cc \\ air cooled \\ EFI \\ \\ 6 = 1200cc \\ precision \\ cooled EFI |1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year \\ 3 = Regular \\ Calif. Model \\ 4 = Special \\ Edition \\ 5 = Special Ed. \\ Calif. Model \\ 6 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model \\ 7 = Mid Year \\ 8 = Mid Year \\ Calif. Model|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |7 = 2007 \\ 8 = 2008 \\ 9 = 2009|K = \\ Kansas \\ City, \\ MO|6 Digits \\ (varies)| | ||
| - | |**Example**: (1HD1CT3169K455181) designates a 2009 XL1200C as stamped on the right steering head. \\ There is also a sticker VIN on the right front downtube. \\ The abbreviated VIN appears on engine right case (CAHB 112016)|||||||||| | + | |**Example**: (1HD1CT3169K455181) designates a 2009 XL1200C as stamped on the right steering head. \\ There is also a sticker VIN on the right front downtube. \\ The abbreviated VIN appears on engine right case (CT39455181)|||||||||| |
| |Example VIN on Frame Reads (1HD1CT3169K455181)|||||||||| | |Example VIN on Frame Reads (1HD1CT3169K455181)|||||||||| | ||
| |1|HD|1|CT|3|1|6|9|K|455181| | |1|HD|1|CT|3|1|6|9|K|455181| | ||
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| |{{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_01_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_02_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_03_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_01_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_02_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_03_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| | + | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173571-xlch-68-primary-cover-case/page3?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| |
| |{{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_04_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_05_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_06_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_04_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_05_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{sportster_history:1968_xlch883_vin_pic_06_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| | + | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173571-xlch-68-primary-cover-case/page3?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| |
| |{{sportster_history:1969_xlch883_vin_by_brianbbs67.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1969_xlch883_vin_by_brianbbs67.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | 1969 xlch vin ((photo by brianbbs67 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=5)) | | + | | 1969 xlch vin ((photo by brianbbs67 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173571-xlch-68-primary-cover-case/page5?t=1862513&page=5)) | |
| ===== 1970-1978 Engine # Pics ===== | ===== 1970-1978 Engine # Pics ===== | ||
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| |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_1_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_2_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_engine_numbers_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_1_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_2_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_engine_numbers_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | Early 1971 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photos courtesy of Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) || 1976 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) | | + | | Early 1971 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photos courtesy of Whitewalls of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173721-vin-pic-comments?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) || 1976 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148449-vin-with-slanted-6-s-in?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) | |
| ====== Frame VIN Pics ====== | ====== Frame VIN Pics ====== | ||
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| Pics upside down to show numbers. \\ | Pics upside down to show numbers. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_1_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) {{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_2_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_1_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148449-vin-with-slanted-6-s-in?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) {{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_2_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148449-vin-with-slanted-6-s-in?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) \\ |
| === Missing VIN on 70's Neck === | === Missing VIN on 70's Neck === | ||
| - | If the VIN has been removed and painted over, the VIN panel may look smooth after grinding and painting. ((fergerburger of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=748858&page=3)) \\ | + | If the VIN has been removed and painted over, the VIN panel may look smooth after grinding and painting. ((fergerburger of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/91736-what-frame-do-i-have/page3?t=748858&page=3)) \\ |
| It's pretty easy to coarse grind and then polish up a flat metal panel. \\ | It's pretty easy to coarse grind and then polish up a flat metal panel. \\ | ||
| Sometimes previous owner's / builders could have bondo'd and painted over the VIN and it still be there under all the crap. \\ | Sometimes previous owner's / builders could have bondo'd and painted over the VIN and it still be there under all the crap. \\ | ||
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| Look for sanding or machining marks where the numbers should be. \\ | Look for sanding or machining marks where the numbers should be. \\ | ||
| - | {{:sportster_history:removed_70s_vin_pic1_by_porider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by PoRider of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=748858)) {{:sportster_history:removed_70s_vin_pic2_by_porider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by PoRider of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=748858&page=3)) \\ | + | {{:sportster_history:removed_70s_vin_pic1_by_porider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by PoRider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/91736-what-frame-do-i-have?t=748858)) {{:sportster_history:removed_70s_vin_pic2_by_porider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by PoRider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/91736-what-frame-do-i-have/page3?t=748858&page=3)) \\ |
| ==== 1996 Frame VIN Pics ==== | ==== 1996 Frame VIN Pics ==== | ||
