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How do you decode a Harley Davidson vin?

1st character - Country of Origin

* 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.