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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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| * 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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| |{{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 ==== | ||
