Getting up close and personal
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 1,165
From: No where near you, OH
Getting up close and personal
I have some projects going on with the bike and while searching the world wide web I came across a vin number decoder if that's the right term. My vin doesn't match anything on there so the question is is there a reputable site to decode all of this or would it be better to take the number to the dealership? I've been told it was rebuilt at one time so I took the numbers off the jugs in case they've been changed and came up empty handed.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 1,165
From: No where near you, OH
Yes the left case vin is partial and I got the complete vin off the downtube. Decoding it I got bits and pieces of info online but I was only wondering if there was a better way to get it all in at once. I know the numbers on the jugs have nothing to do with the vin, I probably didn't explain myself right. I know enough to be dangerous when it comes to being mechanically minded but am by no means a mechanic. Which brought about my curiosity about the numbers on the jugs. At the risk of sounding like a total dumb *** what will those numbers tell me?
Last edited by Newharleylover; Dec 29, 2018 at 07:47 PM.
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,066
Likes: 4,568
From: Haslet Texas
Yes the left case vin is partial and I got the complete vin off the downtube. Decoding it I got bits and pieces of info online but I was only wondering if there was a better way to get it all in at once. I know the numbers on the jugs have nothing to do with the vin, I probably didn't explain myself right. I know enough to be dangerous when it comes to being mechanically minded but am by no means a mechanic. Which brought about my curiosity about the numbers on the jugs. At the risk of sounding like a total dumb *** what will those numbers tell me?
Most parts on your bike have the part number somewhere on them.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 1,165
From: No where near you, OH
[QUOTE=texashillcountry;17923206]Without seeing exactly was you are talking about I'm gonna hazard a guess and say they are the OEM part number.
Most parts on your bike have the part number somewhere on
If it's nothing more than a part number that's fine. At the base of both of them on the right side it says 16584-83.
Most parts on your bike have the part number somewhere on
If it's nothing more than a part number that's fine. At the base of both of them on the right side it says 16584-83.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 610
From: USA
Here's a link to the owners manual. Page3 has a VIN decoder
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....+owners+manual
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....+owners+manual
Trending Topics
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,066
Likes: 4,568
From: Haslet Texas
A quick google search reveled this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...-/142344691097
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 1,165
From: No where near you, OH
I'm obviously over thinking dumb ****. No problem, I know now. So moving along I found that it's got a new ignition module so I'll run the part number tomorrow to see what it is. A new coil is in order seeing as the new plug wires I put on are sloppy as hell. Tomorrow I'm going to do a compression test to see where I'm at. A search here pointed me in the right direction on how to do that. The vin info I found says it's a 1988 shrine bike made in York PA. Think that's all I really need to know.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 1,165
From: No where near you, OH
Compression on the rear cyl is 112, front is 110. The wet test made no discernable difference. I did this after I ran the engine for 15 minutes. Assuming I did this correctly I can make the deduction that it's ok.