Originally Posted by n8n

The VIN numbers are screwed up on the new models. I just bought a 2011 Fatboy, and the dealer explained to me, that H-D is "recycling" their VIN numbers (using number combinations that they did not use prior) that screws up the known VIN numbering convention. On my Temp Tag, Temp Registration it says 1981, but on my Title it says 2011. From H-D perspective, the VA DMV needs to update their software ... From the DMV's perspective, H-D has altered the way it does Vin numbers...

-Nathan