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How do you read a Harley-Davidson engine serial number?

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How do you read a Harley-Davidson engine serial number?

The engine numbers where 10 digit numerical IDs. The VIN numbers of this era where 9 digit codes where the first two digits corresponded to the model code (see list below), the next 5 digits were the production numbers (always starting above 10,000) and the last 2 digits were the year code (see list below).

Where is the engine number on a Harley?

Some make and models will vary, but generally, a motorcycle engine number can be found on or directly above the crankcase, and is made up of around nine characters.

How do you decode a Harley VIN number?

In 1970 Harley decided to change the VIN number to a 9-digit combination of letters and numbers with the following arrangement: the first 2 digits specified the model code. the next 5 digits specified the production number. the last two digits specified the year code.

What year is my Harley?

Harley VIN Model Year Designations The code “H” is followed by the last number of the year (i.e. 1971= H1, 1972= H2). The exception is 1980 which was J0. 1981 to 2000 model big twins Single letter in the 10th digit designates the model year.

What are Harley-Davidson engine sizes?

Big Twin (Stock) Engine Sizes:

  • Flathead 45ci (737cc)
  • Knucklehead 60ci (983cc) & 74ci (1212cc)
  • Panhead 60ci (983cc) & 74ci (1212cc)
  • Shovelhead 74ci (1212cc) & 82ci (1343cc)
  • Evolution 82ci (1343cc)
  • Twincam 88ci (1442cc) & 95ci (1556cc) (88/96ci bore 3.75in (95.25mm) & 4.00in stroke on 88ci (101.6 mm)

Where can I find engine number?

The engine number is stamped on the engine block. Since the engine number location varies by engine, you will need to refer to the Specifications section of your Owner’s Manual to find a picture of the relative location of the engine number on your vehicle.

What does the engine number look like?

Identify the engine number. The engine number is a six digit number that follows a three digit engine code. You may notice that the engine number includes three digits followed by six more digits. The first three digits are your vehicle’s engine code and the last six digits are your vehicle’s engine number.

What are the Harley-Davidson engine sizes?

How many digits is a Harley VIN?

The VIN code is located on the frame. It consists of 17 characters that can be deciphered with the Harley Davidson VIN decoder.