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sportster_history:1981_sportster [2021/09/06 03:57] hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)] |
sportster_history:1981_sportster [2021/09/06 17:09] hippysmack [Frame VIN Numbers] |
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| - | ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | + | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== |
| - | The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the right down tube below the neck. \\ In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame below the stamped VIN giving the VIN and date of manufacture. \\ | + | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== |
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| + | The only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. \\ | ||
| + | * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identification. | ||
| + | * There are still other stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame. \\ But the only numbers used to identify the entire bike for ownership purposes is the VIN number stamped in the right side neck. | ||
| + | * In addition to the neck VIN, an identification label is located on the frame 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)) | ||
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| + | In 1981, the full VIN was expanded to include country of origin, maker, bike weight, engine displacement, introduction date, a check digit and which factory made it ((HD Service Bulletin #M-800)). \\ | ||
| + | * This new nationwide system is designed to provide improved theft protection and more specific vehicle information to HD and government agencies. | ||
| + | * In addition to the neck VIN, an identification label is located on the frame 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)) | ||
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| + | [[techtalk:ih:body01w|Click Here]] to view Ironhead Frame Identification in the Sportsterpedia for more information. \\ | ||
| [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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| - | | \\ **Motorcycle Origin** | \\ **Manufacturer/ Make** | \\ **Motorcycle Displacement Type** | \\ **Model Designation** | \\ **Engine Size** | \\ **Introduction Date / Special Models** | \\ **VIN Check Digit** | \\ **Model Year** | \\ **Assembly Plant** | \\ **Serial Number** | | ||
| - | |Made in USA |Harley Davidson |1 = 901 cc & up |CA = XLH 1000 \\ CB = XLS 1000 \\ CC = XLX 1000 \\ CD = XR 1000 |H = 1000 CC ENGINE |1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year Intro Date |Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |B = 1981 \\ C = 1982 \\ D = 1983 \\ E = 1984 \\ F = 1985 |Y = YORK, PA | | | ||
| - | |1 |HD |1 |CA |H |1 |6 |B |Y |112016| | ||
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| + | ^ **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**| | ||
| + | |1 = \\ Made \\ in USA |HD = \\ Harley \\ Davidson |1 = 1000cc|CA = XLH 1000 \\ CB = XLS 1000|H = 1000cc|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |B = 1981|Y = \\ York, PA |6 Digits \\ (varies)| | ||
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| + | |**Example**: (1HD1CAH16BY112016) designates a 1981 XLH 1000, stamped on the steering head with a sticker VIN on \\ the right front frame downtube. The abbreviated VIN appears on engine right case (CAHB 112016) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog)) |||||||||| | ||
| + | |Example VIN on Frame Reads|||||||||| | ||
| + | |1|HD|1|CA|H|1|6|B|Y|112016| | ||
| + | |Example Abbreviated VIN on Case Reads|||||||||| | ||
| + | | |||CA|H| ||B| |112016| | ||
| + | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
| + | The engine numbers changed and are no longer stamped the same as the frame. This change is part of the new 17 digit VIN system. \\ | ||
| + | The serial number is stamped on the case, right side, between the cylinders but is not used for identification purpose of ownership. \\ | ||
| + | * An abbreviated version of the 17 digit VIN is stamped into the engine case. It's the exact same as the frame numbers but certain designations were left out. \\ (including country of origin, maker, bike weight, intro date, check digit and plant of origin) | ||
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| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
