I hope someone can help me understand some of the speedo and tach options on the 1990's to date Sportster.

Specifically in 1999 was this a factory option, or standard on some xl1200 or a later add on. Most Sportster from around that time (98-02,etc) seem to have a single Speedometer gauge.

thanks

 

The parts needed are pretty simple to install. There are two different Y shaped wiring harnesses that are plug and play. You need to check to see which one you need based on your current speedo harness plug You need the dual tach/speedo bracket and the tach gasket and a new top clamp and longer hex bolts. I installed mine on a 2013 iron sportster no problems

 

I assumed it might be easy enough. what I wonder is did H-D offer that as factory standard equipment on certain models and years?

Here is another setup on a 1997. Is that original?

 

I belive HD offered a Kit to install the tach/speedo combo
Yes i have seen this as a factory install on some sportster models

 

if I remember right in 2000 (maybe other years) the 883s had single gauge (speedo) and the 1200 had duel gauges (speedo/ tach)...

 

Thanks. I guess, then, it was almost randomly available at one time or another.

 

It's always been a unique standard feature on a 1200 Roadster and maybe back when they made the sportster sport.
I don't think it was ever offered as a factory option on other models, but the individual parts can be ordered for a Roadster and installed on most other models.
Check ebay and your local wreckers, you might be able to pick up the whole assembly used.