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sportster_history:1981_sportster [2021/09/06 07:01]
hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)]
sportster_history:1981_sportster [2021/09/06 19:04]
hippysmack [Frame VIN Numbers]
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 [[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. \\
  
-ExampleFor a 1981 XLH 10001HD1CAH16BY112016 appears on steering headAbbreviated ​VIN appears on engine crankcase - CAHB 112016  +^{{techtalk:miscres:instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​797|}}|||||||||| 
- +^  **17 Digit VIN for 1981 Sportsters** ​ |||||||||| 
-| \\  **Motorcycle ​Origin** ​  ​| \\  **Manufacturer/ ​Make** ​  ​| \\  **Motorcycle Displacement Type**   ​| \\  **Model ​Designation**   ​| \\  **Engine Size** ​  ​| \\  **Introduction ​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**| 
-|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 \\ 1982 \\ D = 1983 \\ E = 1984 \\ F = 1985 |Y = YORK, PA  +|1 = \\ Made \\ in USA |HD = \\ Harley ​\\ Davidson |1 = \\ 1000cc|CA = XLH \\ CB = XLS|H = \\ 1000cc|1 = \\ Regular \\ 2 = \\ Mid Year|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X |B = \\ 1981|Y ​= \\ York, PA |6 Digits ​\\ (varies)| 
-|1 |HD |1 |CA |H |1 |6 |B |Y |112016| +|  |||||||||| 
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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 ===== ===== 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 engine numbers changed and are no longer stamped the same as the frame. This change is part of the new 17 digit VIN system. \\