Taking a picture of engine number

arnaldo.cappa · Jan 17, 2025

I have just taken delivery in Italy of a truly beautifully kept, original 1991 Harley Davidson Electra Drive Classic with sidecar, sold new in Japan.
At present I'm applying to the Italian Motorcycle Federation to get her a Certificate of Historical Relevance.
Since amongst the questions I must answer is providing a picture of the Engine Number and I have no idea where to look for such number I hope that a forum member may offer me advice or, better perhaps, a picture...

Thanks in advance

!

candyman1340 · Jan 17, 2025

On the left side of the crankcase , just below the front and rear cylinders, and above the timing hole plug .

arnaldo.cappa · Jan 17, 2025

THANKS CANDYMAN1340, a very useful tip, here is now midnight but tomorrow I'm going to inspect the engine with a endoscope camera and do the trick!
Thanks again!

SCHMIDTY · Jan 18, 2025

The frame VIN is stamped into the left fork neck. Swing the forks to the right and move the wires out of the way.

fafcpa · Jan 18, 2025

Very nice bike, enjoy it, and ride safe!

QC#1 · Jan 18, 2025

Breeze3at · Jan 18, 2025

Harley has been using frame and engine ID stampings for many decades. They change the style and method of stamps to make it difficult for imposters. You could have a good serial number, but the wrong style would prove it counterfeit to those that know.

Taking a picture of engine number

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