New part number format beginning 12-09
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New part number format beginning 12-09
All current part numbers will not change. New parts introduced will follow the new format.
What will the new part number look like?
The current part number format includes a five digit base number followed by a dash (-), then the model year, for a total of eight characters (plus a suffix, in some cases). The new part number format also has just eight characters: an eight digit base number, no dash, and no model year designation. Therefore, the length of the part numbers will not change.
Here is an example to illustrate the differences:
Example: 12345-99A (Current Format)
Example: 12345000A (New Format)
What will the new part number look like?
The current part number format includes a five digit base number followed by a dash (-), then the model year, for a total of eight characters (plus a suffix, in some cases). The new part number format also has just eight characters: an eight digit base number, no dash, and no model year designation. Therefore, the length of the part numbers will not change.
Here is an example to illustrate the differences:
Example: 12345-99A (Current Format)
Example: 12345000A (New Format)
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So what is the suffix used for in the old or new part numbers? For instance I search for SECURITY SYSTEM SMART SIREN II by part number "68328-06" on chicagoharley.com and it comes up with 2 parts that are labeled the same but one has the suffix "A".
The A is a revision. Meaning it is newer and upgraded in some shape or form.
Great example is the push button locking fuel door. Part number is 53842-00, but it has a version with an A, B, and C suffix. The latest the C was revised to fit the 09.
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Seems to me that if the new part numbers do not include a "year" designation, then this is a step backward (or is it just that there's no hyphen?) I find it useful to see the year on a part number, because (I think) this means that the part was introduced in that year. So if I see a part number of, say, xxxxx-06 and it is applicable to my 2009 Ultra, then the same part likely is used on my 2007 Road King (assuming, of course, that it's not something exclusive to the Ultra.)
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Well they had to do something because they are now getting to the point that they start hitting part numbers from 100 years ago that are still available.
I think the oldest part number still available on the price list is a -11 that is 1911 not 2011
So they had to change now or it will become a mess over the next few years.
I think the oldest part number still available on the price list is a -11 that is 1911 not 2011
So they had to change now or it will become a mess over the next few years.
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Well they had to do something because they are now getting to the point that they start hitting part numbers from 100 years ago that are still available.
I think the oldest part number still available on the price list is a -11 that is 1911 not 2011
So they had to change now or it will become a mess over the next few years.
I think the oldest part number still available on the price list is a -11 that is 1911 not 2011
So they had to change now or it will become a mess over the next few years.
Other than nuts and bolts and washers, what parts are they still using from 1911?