Big Twin -VIN Numbers

 
1970-1980
                         
          Models manufactured from 1970 until 1980 always carry the VIN number on both the frame and the engine crankcases. The first 2 letters or digits correspond to the model number, and the last 2 are a short code for the year

Ref
1A
1H
1K
2A
2C
2F
2H

Model
FL 1200
FXB 80
FLH 80
FLH 1200
FX 1200
FXS 1200
CLE 80

Year
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980


4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
 

Ref
3G
3H
5E
5G
5H
6E
6G

Model
FLH 80
FLH 80Classic
FXEF1200
FLT
FLHS 80
FX EF 80
FXE 80
Year
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980

4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
5 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
 
Ref
6H
7G
7H
8H
9D
9G
9H
Model
FL 80
FXS 80
FLH 1200¥
FLH 1200
FXE 1200
FXWG 80
FLH 80¥
Year
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980
1970-1980

4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
¥ = Police Model = Shrine Model
 

1981-1999

From 1981 onwards the complete VIN Number is only on the frame, an abbreviated version is attached to the crankcase. The 5th and 6th characters of the VIN Number (1st and 2nd of the Engine Number) indicate the model. The 10th Character of the VIN Number (4th Engine Number) shows the year of manufacture.

           

Ref
AA
AB
AC
AE
AF
AH
AK
AL
BA
BB
BC
BD
BE
BF
BG
BH
BH
BJ
BK
BK
BL
BM
BN
BP
BR

Model
FLH 80
FLH 80
FLH 80
FLT
FLTC
FLHP 80
FLHS 80
FLH 80
FXE 80
FXEF 80
FXS 80
FXB 80
FXWG 80
FXSB 80
FXDG 80
FXST
FXST
FLSTC
FXSTC
FXSTC
FXSTS
FLSTF
FLSTN
FXSTSB
FLSTS

Year
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981
1982
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1981-1985
1982-1999
1982-1999
1981-1985
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999


4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
4 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
4 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp

 

Ref
BS
BT
DA
DB
DC
DD
DE
DF
DG
DH
DJ
DK
DM
DP
EA
EB
EC
ED
EF
EG
EH
EJ
EK
EL
EM

Model
FXSTD
FXSTB
FLHTP¥
FLTC
FLHT
FLHT
FLHTC
FLHTP¥
FLHTC
FLTC
FLHTC
FLTC
FLTCU
FLHTCU
FXR
FXRS
FXRT
FXRP¥
FXRP¥
FXRS SP¥
FXRD
FXRC
FXRP©
FXLR
FXLR Convert

Year
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999


5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp

 
Ref
FA
FB
FC
FD
FE
FF
FG
FH
FJ
FL
FM
FN
FP
FR
FS
FT
GA
GB
GC
GD
GE
GG
GH
SG
SH

Model
FLHS
FLHRI
FLHTCUI
FLHR
FLTCUI
FLHTCI FLHTCUI
FLHPI¥
FLHP¥
FLHTCUI
FLHTPI¥
FLHPE¥
FLTR
FLHRCI
FLTRI
FLHPEI©
FXDBD
FXDBS
FXDC
FXDL
FXDWG
FXDS Convert
FXD
TLE¥
RLE¥

Year
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999
1982-1999


5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp
5 Sp

¥ = Police Model © = CHiPs = Shrine Model

 

Technote #1   28th Dec 1999

Subject: Evo 1340 Starter Contacts

If you have trouble with a 'lazy' starter motor, then renewing the contacts is likely to resolve your problem. The positive copper terminal is prone to corrosion. The terminal set is made by Nippon Denso and is the same as the 1990 Toyota Corolla. You can save a lot of money by ordering the part from a motor factor  - eg S.A.S. Motor Components on +44 (0) 1527 575502, part no 10103 or email enquiries@sascomponents.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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The joy of old glides and starting probs, I’ve had the opportunity to rebuild my 89 and found a few things out the hard way…

If the starter relay or the handlebar Run switch have been supplying lower than normal voltage, the starter relay AND the starter solenoid can get burned. The low voltage doesn't pull the plunger in and hold it, it kind of bounces against the electromagnet, and the contact surface burns. Now, when everything else might be okay, the starter won’t work right. This can (over a long period of time) even happen if the rider does not fully depress and hold the starter button on the handlebar. Do the cheap things first: make sure your battery is fully charged. Replace the starter relay, and see if you can clean the contacts in the starter switch itself (handle bar). Then try to start the bike (with the starter that's in it now). If it cranks poorly, or just clicks again, then you probably want to look at the leads to the starter and the grounding strap from under the primary.


You should also look at your manual and trace out a small single wire connector in the fairing that supplies 12 volts to the starter relay contact that applies power to the solenoid itself (not to be confused with the 12 v that actuates the starter relay from the starter switch). The HD connectors are such crap (at least the old ones) that after a few years corrosion builds up and there is actually a voltage drop at the connection and there isn't enough current to pull the solinoid in all the way.

To test this out just disconnect the wire (see your manual schematic) that supplies power to the sol. coil (normally open) and hit the button. If it works then trace wire back to problem (all wires are coler coded). It could be just the starter relay, but you said you already replaced that.


If you still have the original circuit breakers they are *OLD* and replacing them would be cheap insurance for any event. There are usually four thermal breakers and they can rust and corrode internally. The value is 15 amp for those up front and 30 amp for the main.... check your factory manual for your year.

After you get it up and running you should check your charging system out, I got this off another forum and it’s a damn good way to do it…

TO CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM

The first thing to check if you suspect a charging problem is the battery and the wires attached to it. If the wires are loose, make sure to tighten them up. If you see any corrosion, disconnect them and clean them off with a wire brush before re-attaching. Check each cell on the motorcycle battery to make sure the electrolyte is covering the plates, if not, carefully add distilled water until the fluid reaches the "top" line on the side of the battery. If your battery is less than fully charged, use a low amperage charger (1 to 3 amps) and charge it until the indicator says it's full. If it doesn't take a full charge, replace it with a new one.

When your wires are clean and secure and the battery fully charged, you can get started checking the system. Perform the following checks:

Battery: Turn ohmeter to the DC Volts setting that can read 12V or more. With your motorcycle off, read from Positive to Negative making sure the Red is +, Black is -- If battery is good you should get about 12.5 to 13.5 volts

Charging: Using same multimeter range, start the motorcycle and run RPM's up to above idle.Voltage should increase to several volts above initial reading, usually to about 14.7 V Voltage should not go much higher than 14.7 V. If voltage goes alot higher when you rev the engine, you could be overcharging due to a voltage reg problem. If voltage doesn't change, your motorcycle is not charging.

Stator: If your motorcycle is not charging, you need to check the stator. Locate the plug for the stator on the front of the engine block. Switch the multimeter to OHMS range on the lowest setting, usually 10 ohms. With the motorcycle off, read between the 2 pins or holes in the block. These should show continuity. If your meter is accurate you could read 1 to 3 ohms, but cheaper meters will not be that accurate. As long there is continuity it passes this test.

Now change the setting on the multimeter to the highest OHM range like 100K. Touch one probe to a pin or hole in the engine, the other to the engine case or a metal bolt on the engine. The meter should not move. Try the other pin the same way and it also shouldn't move. If you get any reading the stator is shorted and must be replaced. This requires special tools and you should consider taking it to a shop. If you get no movement on the meter, it's not shorted out so you need to check for output.

To check for output, change multimeter to AC Volts setting over 100 Volts. With the alternator plug disconnected, start the bike. Use the probes (not polarity sensitive) to read between the pins or holes in the engine block. You should read about 20V per 1000 rpm's. At idle expect about 25V, as you rev the engine it will increase to 60 or 70 Volts. If it does your stator is OK, if you get no output the stator is bad and you will need to replace it or take it to a shop.

Voltage Regulator: If your stator is not shorted to ground and has the proper output, your regulator is most likely the culprit. If your stator checks out OK but battery voltage doesn't increase when the motorcycle is running, the regulator isn't doing it's job and needs to be replaced. It's an easy swap, just make sure you bring the old one with you to make sure they give you the correct unit. If the battery voltage goes too high when you rev the motorcycle the regulator isn't limiting the voltage and again it needs replacement.

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VARTA MOTORCYKEL STANDARD - 520 012 020 3100

Tillverkare: HARLEY DAVIDSON

Modell serie: 1340

Fordon: FLHT Series

kW/HK: 0 / 0

Från: 1980-01

till: 1996-01

Artikelnummer: 520 012 020 3100

Produktgrupp: MOTORCYKEL STANDARD

Volttal [V]: 12

Batteri kapacitet [Ah]: 20

Köldtestström EN [A]: 200

Längd [mm]: 207

Bredd [mm]: 92

Höjd [mm]: 164

Bottenklack: B00

Polordning : 0

Polordning:

Poltyp: 5

 

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