Harley Davidson VIN Identification Guide
1903-1908
1909
1910-1911
1912
1914
1915
1916
Mid 1930's - 1961
1112 = Sequential production Number
1962-1969
1970-1980
1A = Model Designation
13478 = Sequential Number
H = Decade Code
7 = Model Season
*The 1979 Exception
1981-2000
1 = Made in USA
HD = Harley Davidson
1 = Weight Class
AA = Model Designation
FL/FX Models
XL Models
1981-1985
1986-1987 (Note: 5th, 6th and 7th digit is model
code)
1988-1996 (Note: 5th, 6th and 7th digit is model
code)
K = Engine Displacement
1 = Introduction Date
1 = Factory Check Digit
B = Model Year
Y = Plant of Manufacture
013278 = Sequential Number
2001 and Later
1 = Made in USA
HD = Harley Davidson
1 = Weight Class
DJ = Model Designation
FL/FX Models
V = Engine Type
1 = Introduction Date
3 = VIN Check Digit (Can be 0-9 or X)
1 = Model Year
Y = Assembly Plant
500001 = Serial Number