Harley Davidson VIN Lookup

This article explains how Harley Davidson VIN Numbers are structured across different years and models, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding the various codes.

Before 1930:

The details about Harley Davidson's VIN numbers before 1930 are scarce, and the available information tends to be inaccurate.

1930-1962 VIN Numbers:

From 1930 until 1962, VIN numbers were composed of the year, model, and a 4-digit production number. Example:

1962-1969 VIN Numbers:

The format remained similar, but now production numbers had 5 digits. Example:

1970-1980 VIN Numbers:

During this period, the VIN format changed slightly. It included two digits for the model, followed by a 5-digit production number, and the last two digits indicated the year. Example:

Different Model Codes:

1981 - Today:

From 1981 onward, the VIN format became more complex with additional information, including the World Manufacturer Identification (WMI), weight class, model, engine displacement, intro period, and plant of manufacture.

Example Number:

World Manufacturer Identification:

1HD = Manufactured for sale within the United States, 5HD = Manufactured for sale outside the United States, 932 = Manufactured for sale only in Brazil.

Weight Class Indicator:

1 = Heavyweight (≥ 901 cc), 4 = Lightweight (≤ 900 cc), 8 = Sidecar.

Model Indication:

For the FL Touring Model, codes like AA = FLH, AB = FLHP, AC = FLH are used. Refer to the complete list for further model codes.

Engine Postponement:

Manufacturing Plant:

Y, B = York, PA, T = Tomahawk, WI, J = Milwaukee, WI, K = Kansas City, KS, D = Manaus, Brazil, E = Buell East Troy, N = Haryana, India.