Where is the Vehicle Identification number on a 1958 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle?

1. Where is the VIN on a Harley Sportster?
2. What year did Harley start putting VIN on frame?
3. How do I know which Sportster I have?
4. How do I check a VIN number on a motorcycle?
5. What do the VIN numbers mean on a Harley Davidson?
6. How do I find the VIN on my vintage motorcycle?
7. Where is the serial number on a Harley engine?
8. How do you tell the difference between a 883 and 1200 Sportster?
9. What year is a in a VIN number?
10. How many VIN numbers does a motorcycle have?
11. How many Sportster models are there?
12. What does XL mean for Harley Davidson?

Where is the VIN on a Harley Sportster?

Look for your Harley Davidson VIN number near the neck of your frame. The VIN is typically stamped into the frame and also, usually appears on a permanent sticker that is on one of the frame down tubes.

What year did Harley start putting VIN on frame?

1981 -2000:

Beginning in 1981, Harley started using a 17 digit VIN number on the frame and an abbreviated VIN on the engine case. As always, the legal title must match the VIN number on the frame.

How do I know which Sportster I have?

It's all in the VIN # located on the motorcycle's frame. Where is the VIN # on a Harley-Davidson Sportster? Up close your VIN # should look like this. The letters below (4) (the 5th and 6th characters in your VIN number, beginning with the letter C) represent what model of Sportster you have.

How do I check a VIN number on a motorcycle?

On motorcycles, VINs are usually stamped on the steering neck. If you have no luck there, you can find it etched on the motor. Just move the handlebars so you have a clear view of the right side of the frame, where the steering attaches. The VIN will appear at the bottom of the cylinder.

What do the VIN numbers mean on a Harley Davidson?

The VIN was between 8 and 10 digits with the first 2 digits being the production year, the next 2 – 4 letters being the model designation and the last 4 digits being the production number. Example: Year. Model. Production Number.

How do I find the VIN on my vintage motorcycle?

Look for an 11 to 17 sequence of characters stamped on a tag on the motorcycle frame. Typically, the tag is on the right side of the frame close to the steering stem. This is the motorcycle's VIN.

Where is the serial number on a Harley engine?

Motorcycle Serial Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is located on the engine crankcase and is the same as the number located on frame steering head.

How do you tell the difference between a 883 and 1200 Sportster?

The only difference between the 883 and 1200 Sportster is their emblems that indicate which model they are. The 883 and 1200 Sportster are actually built with the same exact parts and there is no way you can tell just by looking if a model is an 883 or a 1200 aside from the emblem.

What year is a in a VIN number?

The year 1981 was the first year the modern VIN system was mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many manufacturers used the letter “A” for 1980. Therefore, they started with “B” in 1981 and went through most of the alphabet (with a few exceptions).

How many VIN numbers does a motorcycle have?

All street-legal motorcycles have unique 17-digit numbers called vehicle identification numbers (VINs). If you know a motorcycle's VIN, you can find the original factory specs, the motorcycle's ownership and accident history, and other information.

How many Sportster models are there?

There's been an almost dizzying array of models over the last 30 years but as of 2020, there are eight different models on sale with two engine sizes: 883cc and 1200cc. Since 1986 all Sportsters have used a version of Harley-Davidson's air-cooled, 2-valve evolution engine.

What does XL mean for Harley Davidson?

Every Harley is given a series of letters to designate the model. in this case XL stands for extra light which is used to determine the designation of the sportster model.