After reading through some of the tips on this forum, I believe my VSS is faulty as my speedo stopped working, self cancelling signal lights quit and no cruise control. I "believe" I located the VSS, (immediately right of the starter motor on top of the tranny). Is it as simple as removing the one allen bolt and popping it out? Does the wire come with the new assembly or does the wire plug into the plastic VSS? Any assistance would be appreciated and if I haven't located the VSS, please advise as it appears on softtail models, it is behind the starter instead of beside it. Thanks.

 

I did mine and it was a breeze, here is a copy/paste from a service manual...hope it helps.

REMOVAL

1. Remove seat. See Section 2.22 SEAT, REMOVAL.
2. Locate the speed sensor connector [65] in front of the
battery (3-place Deutsch). Push the connector down to
unsnap attachment clip from T-stud on the frame cross
member. Depress external latch and use a rocking
motion to separate pin and socket halves.
3. See Figure 8-109. Locate the sensor mounted below the
starter on the right side of the transmission case.
Remove the bolt to free the sensor from the case.
4. Remove the sensor (with cable and connector) from the
vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 8-109. Inspect the speed sensor O-ring for
cuts, tears or general deterioration. Replace as necessary.
2. Insert the sensor into the transmission case and install
the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 84-108

upward to engage the small end of the slot.

 

try cleaning the sensor tip with a rag.

it is magnetic and picks up fine steel particles from the transmission

this is a common fault/ fix.

the sensor is on top of the tranny with the single screw, not to be confused with the neutral light switch

diagram, #31

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....HOUSING-W/-PAN


if you need the part number, put it in the cart. number shown at check out and you can jot it down


mike

 

The other end (plug) of the Sensor assembly is in front of the battery, ( if it's like my 2000 Road Glide.)

 

 

Thanks for the info!!

 

Wiping the sensor off worked for a short period of time and then the issues came back. Ended up replacing the sensor and works find now. thanks for the info.

 

Replacing the sensor worked and was not that difficult. Thanks for saving me $ and having my bike down for about 3 weeks as that is as soon as the local dealer could get me in.