Apparently I'm the new guy here.
I was wondering about the Vin # on a 69xlch sportster starting with a ☆69XLCH••••☆ Any information would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

@Scooter57 have moved this thread from the Welcome section to the Sportster section as you will get better responses to your question in this section.

You may also want to raise the question in this section https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ironhead-66/ as well

UPDATE - @Scooter57 I have asked the moderator of this section (Spoetster) to move the thread to the Ironhead section. Apologies for the incorrect move.

 

Welcome. Hope you enjoy our HDFORUM.

Only as a suggestion make another new thread back over in the newmember welcome area to say hello.

Little from Google searching 69XLCH.

@imoo6170 Is those click here short cuts OK (legal and not against the HDFORUM rules??

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1969 Sportster

Model Production Numbers

• XLH 2,700
• XLCH 5,100

Colors 1)

• XLH
  • Black with Black Wrinkle tank panels and White Strip.
  • Jet Fire Orange with Black Wrinkle tank panels and White Strip.
  • Birch White with Black Wrinkle tank panels.
  • Options:
    • Sparkling Burgundy with Black Wrinkle tank panels and White Strip.
    • Sparkling Blue with Black Wrinkle tank panels and White Strip.
    • Sparkling Gold with Black Wrinkle tank panels and White Strip.
• XLCH
  • Black with White Strip on tank.
  • Jet Fire Orange with White Strip on tank.
  • Birch White.
  • Options:
    • Sparkling Burgundy with White Strip on tank.
    • Sparkling Blue with White Strip on tank.
    • Sparkling Gold with White Strip on tank.

Vehicle Identification

Frame Numbers

There was no frame identification for purpose of ownership on 1957-1969 model Sportsters.
However, there were stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame.
Click Here to view Ironhead Frame Identification in the Sportsterpedia.

Engine Serial Numbers

The only numbers for the purpose of identification were on the engine case.

• The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case between the two cylinders.
  The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model 2)
  From 1962-1969, models with 4 digit production (serial) numbers have an even-numbered first digit for even years and odd numbered first digit for odd years.

Click Here for more specific information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia (including the 1962-1969 Even/Odd Rule).
Engine Serial Number for 1969 Sportsters Model Year
(first 2 digits) Model
(next few digits)
(up to 4) Sequential
Serial#
(remaining digits) 69

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