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Use the Cyclepedia Motorcycle VIN Decoder to decode you ATV, motorcycle or scooter VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for FREE. Determine the year, make and model of most popular ATVs, motorcycles and Scooters. Provide us with your VIN and we’ll give you with the World Manufacturer Identifier, Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS), Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code, Manufacturer Identifier and Sequential Number of production.

Enter the complete 17 digit VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER located on the FRAME of your ATV, motorcycle or scooter.

Where can I find my ATV VIN?

ATV VINs are often stamped into the side or front frame rails. Here are some examples:

KYMCO ATV VIN Location – This KYMCO MXU300 VIN is located on the front frame rail.

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For example, a motorcycle with a year model stated as 10/1982 on the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decal will actually be a 1983 model. Matching Numbers Early motorcycles generally had the same number for the engine and frame (often referred to as matching). The engine number is located on the left side of the engine, immediately below the cylinder barrel flange. The number is stamped onto a raised pad. The frame number is located for BSA's 1969 and earlier on the left side of the frame, on the front engine mounting lug. BMW may use different frame and motorcycle identification systems for non-U.S.A. There may be a letter or two letters, followed by a serial number. There may be a serial number followed by one extra number, and then the type of motorcycle. Seven (7) digits are used for the serial number. (1) When you look at the picture below, does it look like a proper HD engine serial number? (2) The custom bike was build in 2003, in Germany with a Penz frame and an engine from another HD bike. This is mentioned in the official German documents. So the engine is probably older. Were engine serial numbers every stamped like on the picture? So, you've got a vintage Triumph motorcycle but you aren't sure what year it is, or you want to identify a swap meet frame or engine along with other Triumph motorcycle parts and don't know how to look up or decode the serial or VIN numbers? If so, the information below will be a big help. Make sure you order correct parts for your Triumph, find part numbers conversions listed with a letter. Identify That Motorcycle Engine. Tip #263 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual.

Yamaha ATV VIN Location – This Yamaha Raptor 700 ATV VIN can be found stamped into the the left side, frame rail, just beneath the shifter.

Where can I find my Motorcycle VIN?

Motorcycle VINs are usually stamped into the steering neck of the motorcycle. This is located just behind the front forks, behind the headlight (if equipped).

Kawasaki Motorcycle VIN Location – This Kawasaki KLX140 VIN is stamped into the steering neck.

Suzuki Motorcycle VIN Location – This Suzuki RMZ-250 VIN is stamped into the steering neck.

Where can I find my Scooter VIN?

H%26s mini maxx free unlock code. Many scooter VINs are stamped into the frame rails. Often times you will have to remove scooter bodywork to locate the VIN. We have seen many scooters with VINs stamped into the left side frame rails and some with them stamped into the right side frame rails. Additionally, many scooters include an identification plate or sticker that will aid in scooter identification.

KYMCO Scooter VIN Location – This KYMCO Compagno 110 scooter has an identification plate riveted to the right side of the frame.

Where can I find my Side by Side VIN?

Many Side by Sides have the VIN stamped into the frame rail. Check the front and rear wheel wells along the right or left side.

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KYMCO UTV VIN Location – This KYMCO UXV500 Side by Side VIN is stamped into the frame rail located in the front right wheel well.

Note: In 1981, the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated a standardized 17-character VIN. The letters I, i, O, o, Q, and q are never to be used so as to avoid confusion with numerals 1 and 0.

These 17 characters are divided up into three groups: World Manufacturer Identifier, Vehicle Descriptor Section, and Vehicle Identifier Section. Let’s break each character down so you can better understand what each stands for.

Character 1
The first character of the VIN tells us which region the motorcycle was manufactured in. For example a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 indicates your motorcycle was made in North America while J, K, L, M, N, P, or R means it was made in Asia.

Character 2
The second character, when combined with the first character denotes which country the motorcycle was manufactured in. It’s not uncommon to find a BMW motorcycle made in Mexico or a Japanese ATV made in Canada.

Character 3
The third character is used by powersports manfacturers to identify the vehicle type. It could be a motorcycle, ATV or scooter. Not every manufacturer uses the same codes.

Characters 4 – 9
These characters are known as the Vehicle Descriptor Section. Characters 4 through 8 provide information about the model, engine size and body style options. Not every manufacturer uses the same codes. Character 9 is a check digit that is used to determine if the VIN is correct. It is calculated from the entire VIN through the use of a Weight Factor Table.

Characters 10 – 17
These characters are known as the Vehicle Identifier Section. The 10th character indicates the marketing model year of the vehicle, not to be confused with the year of production. For example a 2014 Honda CBR600RR most likely has a date of production in 2013 – it was produced for the 2014 marketing year. Characters 11 through 17 indicate the assembly facility, available options and the production number as it rolled off the assembly line.

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and was then updated (13 Nov 1996) by Cheezie to include 1993-96 bikes. The second table is 'Motorcycle ID Numbers 1970-1980.' And was added by Dan on 22 Nov 1996. Thanks to those busy guys!

Frame ID Numbers - 1981 and Later

Example: 1HD1AAK11BYO13478
The frame number is broken
down like this:
1 HD 1 AA K 1 1 B Y 013278
1 = Made in U.S.A.
HD = Harley Davidson
1 = Weight Class
1 = Heavyweight
4 = Lightweight
8 = Sidecar
AA = Model Designation
K = Engine Displacement
K = 1340 Shovelhead
H = 1000 Ironhead XL
L = 1340 Evolution
M = 883 Evolution XL
N = 1100 Evolution XL
P = 1200 Evolution XL
1 = Introdution Date
1 = Regular Introdution
2 = Mid-Year (January)
3 = California Special
4 = Daytona (March)
1 = Check Digit
B = Model Year
B = 1981 C = 1982
D = 1983 E = 1984
F = 1985 G = 1986
H = 1987 J = 1988
K = 1989 L = 1990
M = 1991 N = 1992
P = 1993 R = 1994
S = 1995 T = 1996
U = 1997
Y = Plant of Manufacture (York, PA)
T = Plant of Manufacture (Tomahawk, WI)
J = Plant of Manufacture (Milwaukee, WI)
013278 = Sequential Number
FL/FX Models
AA FLH - 80
AB FLHP - 80 Chain
AC FLH - 80 Shrine Chain
AD FLH - Classic
AG FLH - Classic w/ sidecar
AH FLHP - 80 Belt Deluxe
AJ FLH - 80 Heritage
AK FLHS - 80
AL FLH - 80 Shrine Belt
BA FXE - 80
BB FXEF - 80
BC FXS - 80
BD FXB - 80
BE FXWG - 80
BF FXSB - 80
BG FXDG
BH FXST
BJ FLST/FLSTC
BK FXSTC
BL FXSTS
BM FLSTF
BN FLSTN
BP FXSTSB
FLT/FXR Police Models
DA FLHTP - Windshield 1984 and later
DF FLHTP - Fairing
ED FXRP - Windshield
EF FXRP - Fairing
EK FXRP - C.H.P.

FLT/FXR Models
AE 1981 FLT
AF 1981 FLTC
DA FLT 1982 and 1983 only
DB FLTC
DC FLHT
DD FLHTC
DE FLHTC w/ Sidecar
DG FLHTC Shrine
DH FLTC w/Sidecar
DJ FLHTC 1986 - present
DK FLTC Shrine
DM FLTCU - Ultra
DN FLTCU - Ultra w/Sidecar
DP FLHTCU - Ultra
DR FLHTCU - Ultra w/Sidecar
DS FLTCU - Ultra Shrine
DT FLHTCU - Ultra Shrine
EA FXR
EB FXRS
EC FXRT
EE FXRDG
EG FXRS-SP Sport Edition
EH FXRD
EJ FXRC
EL FXLR
EM FXRS - CON
FA FLHS
FB FLHR-I Injected
FC FLHTCU-I Injected
FD FLHR
FE FLTCU-I Injected
FF FLHTC-I Injected