Hi guys , i know i have read it here somewhere but have not been able to find it again ... is it correct that there is a different numbering system on imports compliance

plates ... something like an import has the number 5 followed by HD and then numerous other numbers and letters and the Aussie dealer delivered bike has the

Number 1 then HD and so on or vice versa  ... and has the Import have a different coloured sticker or something on the frame rail ... apart from these things is there

any difference to the actual Frame number or Engine number and apart from the sticker and different compliance numbers is there any other way to spot an Import

 

Thanks guys for any info ... house is finnaly on the market and first offer in , so fingers crossed wont be long now ... it`s not easy being patient when ya get the

Harley bug , Lol .

 

Tim .

 

5HDI are the Australian supplied bikes ( stands for HDInternational )

1HD are the American "domestic" supplied bikes. THEY are the "grey imports" These have the obvious pinky/purple frame sticker

Indicators are different, some colours are different , Some models have different exhaust setups.

Aussie bikes all have catalytic converters , other than California some yank bikes don't have them.

1HD and pink frame sticker are the way to go to differentiate them !

Hi TJU,

Vins that start with 5HD are Aussie bikes. 1HD are imports.

Here you will find some good info...

Harley Davidson VIN Decoding:

First Digit:
Market Designation
1 = Domestic
5 = International

Second & Third Digit:
HD = Manufacturer and Make
Harley Davidson

Fourth Digit:
Motorcycle Type
1 = Heavyweight
2 = Middleweight
(901 cc and larger engine displacement)

Fifth & Sixth Digit:
Model Designation
BH = FXST – Softail Standard
BJ = FLSTC – Heritage Softail Classic
BK = FXSTC – Softail Custom
BL = FXSTS – Softail Springer
BM = FLSTF – Softail Fatboy
BN = FLSTN – Softail Deluxe
BP = FXSTSB
BR = FLSTS – Heritage Softail Springer
BS = FXSTD – Softail Deuce
BT = FXSTB – Softail Nighttrain
BV = FXSTI – Softail Standard (fuel injected)
BW = FLSTCI – Heritage Softail Classic (fuel injected)
BX = FLSTFI – Softail Fatboy (fuel injected)
BY = FLSTSCI
BZ = FXSTSI – Softail Springer (fuel injected)
CA = XL883
CJ = XL883 Custom
CG = XL1200 Custom
CL = XL1200 Roadster
CM = XL883L
DA = FLT 82-83
DA = FLHTP Police Windshield
DB = FLTC
DD = FLHT – Electra Glide
DH = FLTC w/ Sidecar
DJ = FLHTC
DK = FLTC Shrine
DM = FLTCU
DP = FLHTCU
EA = FXR
EB = FXRS
EC = FXRT
ED = FXRP Police Windshield
EF = FXRP Police Fairing
EG = FXRS-SP
EH = FXRD
EJ = FXRC
FB = FLHR-I – Road King (fuel injected)
FC = FLHTCU-I – Ultra Classic Electra Glide (fuel injected)
FD = FLHR – Road King
FE = FLTCU-I
FF = FLHTC-I – Electra Glide (fuel injected)
FG = FLHTCU-I – Ultra Classic Electra Glide w/ Sidecar (fuel injected)
FH = FLHP-I Police
FJ = FLHP Police
FK = FLHTC-I Shrine
FL = FLHTCU-I Shrine
FM = FLHTP-I Police
FN = FLHPE (Japan)
FP = FLTR – Road Glide
FR = FLHRC-I – Road King Classic (fuel injected)
FS = FLTR-I – Road Glide (fuel injected)
FT = FLHPE-I
FV = FLHT-I
FW = FLHR-I Shrine
FX = FLHRS – Road King Custom
FY = FLHRS-I – Road King Custom (fuel injected)
GD = FXDL – Dyna Lowrider
GE = FXDWG – Dyna Wide Glide
GG = FXDS Convertible
GH = FXD - Dyna
GJ = FXDX – Super Glide
HA = VRSCA – V-Rod
JA = FXSTB-I – Softail Nighttrain (fuel injected)
JB = FXSTD-I – Softail Deuce (fuel injected)
JD = FLSTN-I – Softail Deluxe (fuel injected)
SG = TLE Police
SH = RLE Police

Seventh Digit:
Engine Type
A = VRSCA 98 HP HDI only V = Carbureted
W = Fuel Injected

Z = VRSCA Eighth Digit:
Introduction Date & Special Models
1 = Regular Intro Date
2 = Mid-year Intro Date
3 = California Model
4 = Anniversary Model

Ninth Digit:
VIN Check Digit
Varies; can be 0 through 9, or X.

Tenth Digit:
Model Year
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
X = 1998
Y = 1999
Z = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007

Eleventh Digit:
Assembly Plant
Y = York, PA
K = Kansas City, MO

Twelfth Digit - Seventeenth Digit:
Serial Number

Cool info!

Out of interest, got my FXSTS new in '94 at the local dealer, but my VIN starts with 1, meaning that it was meant for the US domestic market?! Guess that it's a bit late for that to be a problem any more (if it ever was)?

And the seventh digit is an L, which doesn't meet the carbureted (98HP) or injected indicator shown above. Do you think this would be referring to the carbureted 1340cc Evo (69 HP)?

Cheers

Thanks for the link....and I agree with your reasoning..

Thanks guys , really appreciated all the info , it will with other usefull info from you guys in the past will make my journey all that much easier ... { fingers crossed }

KiwiDave you gave me some info on some usefull books awhile back , i have since got them and have been very helpfull so thanks for that info as well as this latest bit as well , cheers .

Tim .