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1981 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: For a 1981 XLH 1000: 1HD1CAH16BY112016 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CAHB 112016
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 |
Specifications
Models
XLH 1000
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1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.8) |
XLS 1000 Roadster
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