2010 Sportster

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Example: 1HD1LC314AC123456 appears on steering head.

Motorcycle Designation Manufacturer Motorcycle Type Model Engine Type Introduction Date VIN Check Digit Model Year Assembly Plant Sequential Number
1) Normal Mid Year
1=To be sold in US
5=To be sold in outside US
HD=Harley Davidson 1 = 901 cc & up (Heavyweight Motorcycle)
4 = 351-900cc (Middleweight)
See Models below 2=883CC air-cooled
3=1200CC air-cooled
6=1200CC precision-cooled
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
C=HDI
E=Japan
G=Australia
J=Brazil
2,4=Domestic
5,6=California
B=Canada
D=HDI
F=Japan
H=Australia
K=Brazil
Can be
0 - 9 or X
A = 2010 C = Kansas City, MO
1 HD 1 LC 3 1 4 A C 123456
VIN CODE 2) MODEL Name
CP XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom
CR XL 883L Sportster 883 Low
CS XL 883R Sportster 883R
LE XL 883N Sportster Iron 883
CT XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom
CX XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low
CZ XL 1200N Nightster
LC XL 1200X Forty-Eight
LA Sportster XR 1200
LD Sportster XR 1200X

Specifications

Models

Model Year Changes

Summary of changes for MY 2010: 3)

  • ECM relocation (was under seat, now on down tube behind rear cylinder).
  • Fuse block location change (to address water issues).
  • New oil tank and bracket. Tank now has 10 psi relief valve and oil return valve changes.
  • VIN number changes (8th and 9th characters)

Also, XR1200X introduced to international market which added these features to the XR1200:

  • Blacked out engine.
  • Adjustable suspension including Big Piston Forks.
  • Highlighted wheels.
  • Floating rotors.
  • Denim paint.
  • New header pipes with “updated” catalyst.
  • Interconnect pipe is now the same on all models (XR/XL).

Back to Sportster History Index

1) , 2)
2010 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-10A, pg 2
3)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2010 MODEL YEAR
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