Harley Davidson Engine Number Identification
5th 6th character of the VIN model designation eg.
Harley davidson engine number identification. Wright - Motorbooks. This download will explain firstly the motorcycles from 2017 onwards using the Milwaukee Eight engine for the Tourer. The year of a Harley engine can be determined by looking at the VIN printed on the engine case.
This list is unofficial and is not gospel only what I have been able to cross in various manuals web sites and dealerships. Even then as to date they only code the year not the month or date. Finding out what year a Harley Davidson engine was made can be important for a number of reasons.
HD Harley Davidson 1 Weight Class 1 Heavyweight 4 Lightweight 8 Sidecar AA Model Designation K Engine Displacement K 1340 Shovelhead. For instance if someone wants to buy a car it is possible to check the VIN number one the online. Beginning in 1981 Harley started using a 17 digit VIN number on the frame and an abbreviated VIN on the engine case.
Unfortunately older Harley-Davidson identification numbers ran through a series of constant changes throughout the years making it difficult to identify early engine models. Look for a four-digit production code in the last four digits of the VIN. The key to what the numbers are is in the front section of the parts list for your bike but it only covers the year letters for the years the book covers as my softail is a 92 i had the correct parts list that.
Hidden within a Harleys engine VIN will be the year that engine. Abbreviated VIN on engine. 1 Heavy Weight 4 Light Weight 8 Sidecar 5th and 6th digit.
I think it started around 1995 but i. BF FXSB 80 see chart below for all model designations. Thats really important if you dont want to take any risk.