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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 02:59 AM
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Hey all. Well, my Fatboy order got changed (Color not available until after June '06---Can't wait that long!!!!!). I now am ordering a Deluxe. I have been given the Pre-build VIN and would like to "Decode" it. I have found lots of info all the way up to 2005, but it seems H-D changed the model and engine identifiers in their VIN sequence. I mainly just want to know (For my peace of mind) that what is ordered is what I really ordered.

Thanks for the Help,
Bob
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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Sorry about the formatting, it typed it as best I could as shown in manual




Position Description values
1 market 1=US, 5=outside us
2 mf HD
3 MC Type 1=heavyweight
4 model bh=fxst, bj=flstc, bl=fxsts, bm=flstf, bs=fxstd, by=flstsci, je=flst, bt=fxstb, bn=flstn, br=flstsc,
bv=fxsti, bw=flstci, gb=flstfi shrine, jf=flsti, bz=fxstsi, bx=flstfi, jb=fxstdi, ja=fxstbi, jd=flstni, hb=flstci shrine
5 engine type Y=1450 carb, B=1450 FI both balanced
6 Introduction date 1=regular, 2=midyear, 3=california/regular, 4=cosmetic changes, 5=ca/cosmetic changes, 6=ca midyear
7 VIN check digit 0-9 or x
8 model year 6=2--6
9 plant Y=york PA, K=Kansas City Mo
10 sequence number can be anything

 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:22 AM
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Rhubarb--

Thank you soooooo much for the QUICK, hell, INSTANT response!!

This site is awesome. Coincidentally, I see you have a Deluxe. Awesome

Thanks again,
Bob
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:25 AM
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Sure thing!

I still keep my manual on the coffee table. When i get bored, i pick it up or the parts catalogue.

I'm sure you will enjoy! I love mine.

OK, love isn't strong enough. I go stare at it for hours when I'm not riding it.
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:29 AM
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Rhubarb-

If you have any saved (I am sure you do) email me a couple of pics of your ride:

bobinkaz@yahoo.com

Thanks!

By the way, I ordered White/Cobalt Two tone.
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:31 AM
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Dig camera took a bit of a bath. I need to fix it now that its dry.
I'll try to get some this weekend. I do have the HD wallpaper on my laptop though, so I can watch it all day from work

 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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If you want to stare at Deluxes, here you go.....

 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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Indeed-- Such awesome eye candy!

Funny thing is, when I was initially ordering the Fatboy I was going to slam it, put a 250 on, change the bars and add passing lights. With the Deluxe, well, I don't see much in style that I want to change save for pipes (of course) and more chrome!!

Wow, great looking ride!!!

-Bob
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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I hooded all the lights, really makes it look Retro....I also like the fact that you can add the windshield, better seat for the wife and sissy bar in minutes.

It's at the HD dealer now, new V&H Longshots, chroming the switches, new beach bars, etc....will look different in the spring.

Thanks for the kind words.
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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Long shots are the way I want to go also, What about the Power Commander III (or other brand) and Air Filter; did you/are you going to add these?

Can't wait until April!!! Meanwhile, I will look at yours and think of the roads ahead!
 



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