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Old Aug 12, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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can anyone help me to decode this engine crankcase number? *JFB6017196*
 
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2006 FLSTI ( 88" injected softail)
 
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Thanks . I’m looking to buy the bike and the owner says it’s an 2007
 
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What does the title say?
 
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Title says 07.
 
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Check the 10th digit in the VIN- It should be something like 1HD1JFB116Y017196 if it's an 06 model. 2007 would be a six speed 96" bike, so the motor designation (7th digit) would be different, as well as the 10th digit would =7.
 

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