Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual page 53

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
GENERAL
A 17-digit serial number, or Vehicle Identification Number
(V.I.N.), is stamped on the right side of the steering head (ex.,
4MZSS11J1T3200001). Also affixed to the steering head at
this location is an information plate bearing the V.I.N. code.
See Figure 2-1. An abbreviated V.I.N. is stamped on the front
left side of the crankcase.
Motorcycle Made in U.S.A.
4
*Varies - can be 0 through 9 or X
Sample V.I.N. as it appears on the steering head - 4 M ZS S 1 1J 1 T 3 2 0 0 0 0 1
Sample abbreviated V.I.N. as it appears on the left side crankcase- S S 1 1 T 2 0 00 0 1
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Manufacturer and Make: Buell Motorcycle Company
Model Designation: SS = S1 Lightning
Engine
Horsepower Code
MZ SS 11 J
Figure 2-2. Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.)
5711
Figure 2-1. Abbreviated V.I.N. Location
11 = 49 state
56 = California
Factory Check Digit: Can be 0-9 or x
Year of Manufacture: T = 1996
Market Designation
* T 3 20 0001
20 = World
22 = California
See Note
Sequential Number
2-5