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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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The Harley VINtypically beginswith 1HD1FCW for Ultra Classics. I found quite a few 2000 Ultra's that start with 1HD1FLW.What is the difference between the FCW and the FLW models?
Also, can someone explainthe balance of the VIN? In 1HD1FLW19YYxxxxxx, the first "Y" designates the model year (2000), but what does thethird "1", the first "9" and the second "Y"refer to?[/align]Thanks.[/align]
 
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The Harley VINtypically beginswith 1HD1FCW for Ultra Classics. I found quite a few 2000 Ultra's that start with 1HD1FLW.What is the difference between the FCW and the FLW models?
Also, can someone explainthe balance of the VIN? In 1HD1FLW19YYxxxxxx, the first "Y" designates the model year (2000), but what does thethird "1", the first "9" and the second "Y"refer to?[/align]Thanks.[/align]
FC FLHTCU-I Ultra Classic Injected
FL FLHTCU-I Shrine Ultra Classic Electra Glide

7th digit >K< Engine Type K=1340 Shovelhead 1HD1BFK11BY127956
( H=1000 Ironhead XL, L=1340 Evolution, M=883 Evo XL, N=1100 Evo XL, P=1200 Evo XL ,V = TwinCam 88 Carbureted ,W - Twin Cam 88 EFI)
8th digit >1< Introduction Date 1HD1BFK11BY127956
(1=regular, 2= mid-year January, 3=California Special,4=Daytona March)
9th digit >1< called "check digit" 1HD1BFK11BY127956

10th digit is year code(See Below) 1HD1BFK11BY127956
11th digit is the place of manufacture 1HD1BFK12BY127956
Y York, Pa. T Tomahawk, Wi. K Kansas City, Mo. J Milwaukee, Wi.
 
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