Vehicle Identification Number: Blast Model
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General
See Typical Buell V.I.N.: 2009 Blast Models. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is
found on each motorcycle. For a description of each item in the V.I.N., refer to Buell V.I.N. Breakdown: 2009 Models.
V.I.N. Location: Buell Blast
The full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right side of
the steering head and printed on a label located on the right edge of the front tie bar
frame bracket.
Abbreviated V.I.N.: Buell Blast
An abbreviated V.I.N. or Motor
Identification Number is stamped into a flat on the left crankcase half at the base of
the cylinder. The abbreviated VIN indicates the motorcycle type, engine type, model
year, model, and serial number of the motorcycle.
Example: *KP019000456*
NOTE:
Always give the full Vehicle Identification Number located on the steering head
when ordering parts or making any inquiry about the motorcycle.
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Typical Buell V.I.N.: 2009 Blast Models
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Buell V.I.N. Breakdown: 2009 Models
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POSITION
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DESCRIPTION
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POSSIBLE VALUES
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1
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Market designation (WMI code)
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4MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale within the United States
5MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale outside the United States
95Z = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale in Brazil at Manaus CKD plant
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2
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Motorcycle type code
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KP=Blast®
AX=Firebolt®
JX=Lightning® Long
KX=Lightning® CityX
WX=Lightning® Scg
DB=Ulysses™ Police XB12XP
DX=Ulysses™ XB12X
FX=Ulysses™ XB12XT
HL=1125R
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3
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Engine type
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01=492 cc
02=984 cc Thunderstorm®
03=1203 cc Thunderstorm®
04=1125 cc Helicon™
06=1125 cc Helicon™ (105 HP, France)
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4
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Market configuration
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A=Australia
B=Brazil
Z=Brazil CKD
L=California
N=Canada
D=Domestic
E=England
R=Europe
J=Japan
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5
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V.I.N. check digit
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Can be 0-9 or X
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6
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Model year
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9=2009
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7
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Assembly plant
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3=East Troy, WI U.S.A.
M=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
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8
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Model
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0=Blast
2=XB9SX
3=XB12R
5=XB12Scg
6=XB12Ss
7=XB12X
9=XB12XP
A=XB12XT
B=1125R
D=1125R, 105 HP France
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9
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Sequential number (last five digits)
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Varies
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Labels
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See Labels: Blast Models
for safety and maintenance labels which were on the vehicle when new. If removed, replacement
labels may be purchased for your motorcycle. Refer to Labels: Blast Models
for label descriptions.
Labels: Blast Models
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LABEL
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PART NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
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LOCATION
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1
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C0178.5AA
(label set)*
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General warning label
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Right side of swingarm.
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2
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Battery warning label
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Under seat on left side of frame, across from fuse block label.
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3
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Fuse block label
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Under seat on right side of frame, near the fuse block.
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*C0178.5AA is a sheet that includes the general warning (1), battery warning (2), and fuse block (3) labels.
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