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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 03:43 PM
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Default build date ?

I keep hearing everyone talk about their build date. How do you figure that out on the vin. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 03:50 PM
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It is on you frame tube Left side you look right at it changing oil filter
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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mine is march 2017
what changes were made from the 2016 to mine if any that they will admit
 
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Mine is 12/16, I bought it in June.
 
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I like how all of the Harley parts/boxes have the stickers with the date of production on them as well.
 
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