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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Did the early 1978s use the same vin codes as 1978 1/2-1980? Thank you. Would someone please scan and post or send me an email, of the vehicle id page/s from an early 1978 - non 1978 1/2.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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As far as I know the codes are the same. The sequential numbers start at 60000 (78 1/2) after Jan 78 so that will probably be the key.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Thank you, I read that also. Can't find anyone with a '77.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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These should help you.

http://www.truettandosborn.com/VIN%20page.htm

http://members.fortunecity.com/martyh/hdvin.html
 
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Thank you..
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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looked at book says letters-xl,xlh,xlch,xla,or xlt model#3a,4a,4d,or 2g serial#10,000 and up to{5 digits} mfg h-harley davidson year0 through 8 indictes year it was made this is from shop manual hope it helps
 
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For 1978..start and end numbers

1A 18625 H8 1A 71081 H8

2A 10001 H8 2A 79643 H8

2C 10002 H8 2C 78051 H8

2F 10004 H8 2F 79716 H8

3A 10000 H8 3A 77927 H8

3G 10878 H8 3G 79676 H8

4A 10006 H8 4A 30274 H8

7F 00276 H8 7F 78000 H8

9D 10003 H8 9D 79729 H8
 
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