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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 07:15 PM
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How do you find out if the numbers on the transmission and front end of the bike are original?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 12:16 PM
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I’m guessing this question is as hard as I thought it was.
I researched everywhere and couldn’t find the answer.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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Giving this the one month bump.
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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 07:15 PM
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Have you tried calling H-D?

1-800-258-2464
 
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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 07:31 PM
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Have you tried calling H-D?

1-800-258-2464
No, I haven’t done that.
Is the number you posted go to any specific department?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 08:05 PM
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No, I haven’t done that.
Is the number you posted go to any specific department?
Yes, customer service.
 
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Who cares?
 
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Who cares?
Fill us in.
 
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does the tranny have numbers on it?

i'm not 100% sure what you are asking. if it's a hd vin number, it was assigned at the factory, so it would have to be an original vin. aftermarket or special construction, that's a whole nother story. there are several vin decoders on the internet that help you to 'break the code'. post up your vin (you can leave the last bit off for privacy) so we can see what you got. also would be helpful to know the year that you're talking about.
 
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does the tranny have numbers on it?

i'm not 100% sure what you are asking. if it's a hd vin number, it was assigned at the factory, so it would have to be an original vin. aftermarket or special construction, that's a whole nother story. there are several vin decoders on the internet that help you to 'break the code'. post up your vin (you can leave the last bit off for privacy) so we can see what you got. also would be helpful to know the year that you're talking about.
I’m referring to an early model twin cam. The bike looks like all the parts are original but the only way to know for sure is to run all the numbers.
There are numbers on the frame, motor, transmission and springer frontend. You can identify the frame and motor from the title on the bike. The transmission and frontend are not listed on the title but the the numbers were given to the bike so I’m going to call HD as suggested and see if I can get the information.
 
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