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Old May 1, 2025 | 12:10 PM
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Im trying to figure out my engine year and size by the engine number which is ( *EBLL134457) any help will be greatly appreciated
 
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Need help decoding my HD engine

Need to know what uear and size for parts
Need to know what uear and size for parts
 
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The engine is in this
The engine is in this
 
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I can't find anything about my engine by the letters and numbers stamped on the case. I wish there were an easy way to read them. Can someone tell me what I've got?

BMLV028060
I'm pretty sure its an FLSTF (Fat Boy) 1340 Evo, but what year?
 
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I can't find anything about my engine by the letters and numbers stamped on the case. I wish there were an easy way to read them. Can someone tell me what I've got?

BMLV028060
I'm pretty sure its an FLSTF (Fat Boy) 1340 Evo, but what year?
The fourth letter "V" indicates 1997.

 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 10:10 AM
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Talking Case nunmbers
OK, so here is what I understand:
My case numbers are BMLV028060
BM = FLSTF (Fat Boy)
L = 1340 cc EVO
V = 1997
028= ?
060 = March 1st date of build in 1997
Am I right so far?
Thanks for all your expertise in deciphering. I wish there was an easier way, but I feel like I'm almost there.
 
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Originally Posted by mrburnside
OK, so here is what I understand:
My case numbers are BMLV028060
BM = FLSTF (Fat Boy)
L = 1340 cc EVO
V = 1997
028= ?
060 = March 1st date of build in 1997
Am I right so far?
Thanks for all your expertise in deciphering. I wish there was an easier way, but I feel like I'm almost there.
I don't think you can determine the build date by the VIN. For example, my build date was September 14, 2017. The last six numbers of my VIN are 613111. I don't see any correlation between 613111, and September 14, 2017.

 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 11:16 AM
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http://www.harleys.de/engine.html
This is where I got the info about date
 
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If your engine number is not in the same format as in WHS's reply, your engine may also be custom, in which case post some photos so we can take a close look at it (the engine, not the bike, although we would like that too!)
here is my engine numbers can you tell me what it says about my engine
Here is my engine number
Here is my engine number
 
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