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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Doug Carlton, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. Doug Carlton

    Doug Carlton New Member

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    A friend of mine has an 03 hertiage the vin number starts with a 5 as in 5hd where most start with 1 can any body shed light on this number what does it mean in reference to the manfacturing of it? Doug
    Doug Carlton, Dec 22, 2007
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    According to the owner's manual, the first digit refers to the "market designation". The "1" = Domestic and the "5" = International. Your friend's bike must have been made to sell outside the USA.
    Slimjim, Dec 22, 2007
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    I think California bikes have something different with there vin number also but I am not sure, I will try to find out.
    duke76, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    it is all explained in the manual, mine is in the shop so i dont have acess to it right now.:)
    chucktx, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. Doug Carlton

    Doug Carlton New Member

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    vin

    Thanks talked to my friend again and he mentioned the sales person said the bike was made to go to the Bahamas or some place like that so it is an export bike.He bought it new in florida. In the mean time he totaled it the other day,so it's going to salvage.Big Doug
    Doug Carlton, Dec 23, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    wow......easy come, easy go.................glad your friend is ok
    chucktx, Dec 23, 2007
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