* 1 - USA
* 2 - Canada
* 3 - Mexico
* J - Japan
* K - Korea
* S - Spain
* W - Germany
2nd and 3rd characters - Manufacturer Identifier
* HD - Harley-Davidson
4th through 8th characters - Model Description
* The model description is a code that identifies the specific model of motorcycle. For example, the code FLHTC stands for "FLHTC Electra Glide Classic."
9th character - Check Digit
* The check digit is a number that is used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th character - Model Year
* The model year is the year that the motorcycle was manufactured.
11th character - Plant Code
* The plant code is a code that identifies the plant where the motorcycle was manufactured. For example, the code M stands for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin plant.
12th through 17th characters - Serial Number
* The serial number is a unique number that identifies the motorcycle.