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1998 superglide replacing electric speedo with mechanical

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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 01:26 AM
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Default 1998 superglide replacing electric speedo with mechanical

does my bike have a front wheel speed sensor?
 

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does my bike have a front wheel speed sensor?
No, it doesn't...
 
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so no way to hook up a mechanical speedo?
 
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so no way to hook up a mechanical speedo?
Nothing is impossible. You'll need a lot of analog parts though like a new hub + speedo drive + cable....

Why is it you want to go back in time?
 
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all about saving money i dont like the speedo on it and mechanical is alot cheaper
 
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Only if you don't have to buy extra parts to make it work.
If you do some research and have patience you can find a electronic speed o at low cost.
 
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