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Jul 6, 2012 | 05:46 PM

davepapa

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From: n.c.

engine vin number

looking to buy a 1988 flhs. owner says engine vin doesnt match frame because its a hd remanufactured engine. the engine vin is punched not engraved as follows: *gelt319639* i'd appreciate any help you can give me. thanks, dave

Jul 6, 2012 | 05:51 PM

chuck3049

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From: machesney park il

Think you can call Harley Factory with the vin to check.

Jul 6, 2012 | 07:01 PM

aaamax

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From: Sweden via Bisbee, Az.

The reman engines usually get the same vin as it had before. Different engine in your case probably, but no big deal.

Jul 6, 2012 | 07:21 PM

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

They had a lot of issues with the early EVO cases and lot got replaced . Yours may be in that batch , call the MoCo with the numbers they will have a history .

Jul 7, 2012 | 07:58 AM

JW1200

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Originally Posted by davepapa

That don't look right to me. The vin should start with something like this.

1HD1_____________

Jul 14, 2012 | 02:48 PM

Vikingur

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Originally Posted by JW1200

That don't look right to me. The vin should start with something like this.

1HD1_____________

I think he means that is the engine number. As with cars, a bike with numbers that don't match isn't worth as much. For a recent bike, doesn't make that big of a difference. For an old bike, it makes all the difference.