Model Production 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.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⁾

Click Here to view the Evo Sportster frame page in the Sportsterpedia for more information.
Click Here for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia.

17 Digit VIN for 1989 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	K = 1989	Y = York, PA	6 Digits (varies)
Example: (1HD1CAP17KY110016) designates a 1989 XLH 1200, stamped on the steering head with a sticker VIN on the steering head also. The abbreviated VIN appears on engine right case (CAPK 110016)
Example VIN on Frame Reads
1	HD	1	CA	P	1	7	K	Y	110016
Example Abbreviated VIN on Case Reads
			CA	P			K		110016

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)
• In the example above, the serial number on that engine would read (CAPK 110016).

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• Colors: Solid and Candy

What is the Current KBB Value? ⁵⁾

• Colors: Solid and Candy

What is the Current KBB Value? ⁶⁾

• Colors: Solid and Candy

What is the Current KBB Value? ⁷⁾

• Colors: Solid, Candy and Two Tone

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