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[grc]

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Harley-Davidson Unveils New Part Number System

On Dec. 15, 2009, Harley-Davidson launched a new part number format that will be used for all newly created Original Equipment and Genuine Parts & Accessory part numbers, replacing the current part numbering system that dates back to the early 1960s.



The new part number format change was driven by several factors, with a primary reason being that after decades of new part introductions, unused base part numbers were running out. The new part number system replaces the legacy format of a five-digit base part number and a two-digit model year code (e.g., 12345-09) with a three-digit part type and a five-digit index number (e.g., 34500008). The model year of introduction will no longer be embedded in the part number but it will be readily available on part labels, parts books and other systems. Alphabetical suffixes will be added as needed to indicate retrofit and color options, along with other information.



Legacy parts introduced prior to the adoption of the new system will continue to be stocked under the old format, but all newly created parts will be assigned the new format.
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Jerry

[Twolanerider]

Wonder if that roll out was delayed.  Have seen several recent new part numbers using the old format.

[kraut]

suppose so - first notice was in December.

[grc]

I assume the new numbers will only apply to new parts that aren't already somewhere in the pipeline.  Parts that have hit the catalog recently most likely have had the old number assigned since their initiation into the design process, which can take many months or even years to reach the consumer.  So I doubt we will see a lot of the new 8 digit numbers until we get a completely new bike design.  In other words, no time soon.


Jerry

[Twolanerider]

Many of the counter guys don't know the sectional breakdowns of the prefix nor that the suffix is a year marker anyway.  So it's not like they're saving an institutional memory tool for too many of the modern staff anyway.

[scotr]

they probably had a price increase too

[grc]

Many of the counter guys don't know the sectional breakdowns of the prefix nor that the suffix is a year marker anyway.  So it's not like they're saving an institutional memory tool for too many of the modern staff anyway.

            

Unfortunately you are right on the money Don.  The days of walking in with a part in hand, or just asking for it by name, and having the counter person walk back and grab it without spending ten minutes searching through the catalogs, are almost gone.  The younger generation doesn't seem to feel a need to be knowledgeable, after all it's just a job dude.  Reminds me of the excuse for not learning formula's or various historical facts in what passes for school these days; I don't need to know that stuff, I can just look it up on the web with my phone.  Duh!


Jerry

[Ultra2010]

           

Unfortunately you are right on the money Don.  The days of walking in with a part in hand, or just asking for it by name, and having the counter person walk back and grab it without spending ten minutes searching through the catalogs, are almost gone.  The younger generation doesn't seem to feel a need to be knowledgeable, after all it's just a job dude.  Reminds me of the excuse for not learning formula's or various historical facts in what passes for school these days; I don't need to know that stuff, I can just look it up on the web with my phone.  Duh!


Jerry

You are so correct,  sad too.