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1988 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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.1)
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 2).
- This 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.3)
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17 Digit VIN for 1988 Sportsters | |||||||||
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 = 1200cc 4 = 883cc | CA = XLH 883 XLH 883 Deluxe XLH 1200 CE = XLH883 Hugger | M = 883cc P = 1200cc | 1 = Regular 3 = Calif 4 = Special | Can be 0 - 9 or X | J = 1988 | Y = York, PA | 6 Digits (varies) |
Example: (1HD1CAP17JY110016) designates a 1987 XLH 883, stamped on the steering head with a sticker VIN on the steering head also. The abbreviated VIN appears on engine right case (CAPJ 110016) |
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Example VIN on Frame Reads | |||||||||
1 | HD | 1 | CA | P | 1 | 7 | J | Y | 110016 |
Example Abbreviated VIN on Case Reads | |||||||||
CA | P | J | 110016 |
Specifications
Models
XLH 883
What is the Current KBB Value? 4)
- Colors: Solid and Candy
XLH 883 Deluxe
What is the Current KBB Value? 5)
- Colors: Solid and Candy
XLH 883 Hugger
What is the Current KBB Value? 6)
- Colors: Black and Candy