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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 07:38 AM
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I have a FXDB that I would like to add a tach to. I do not not like a tach high like the FXD speedo (then again, it would be far easier to see here than down on the tank where I really have to take my eyes off of the road). It would be great if I can get a tach like a Low Rider, but guess that is not really an option because of the tank, or does anyone make something like that for an FXDB? Alternatively, I guess that I can get the integrated tach/speedo, but the problem here is that the speedo is digital, and if I not easy to read that low on the tank.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 08:49 AM
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I don't find I have any issues seeing the analog tach and digital speed readout; it's pretty easy to pick up without dropping your eyes to it. I do have a tank lift, so I'm sure that helps with that visibility. The HD #70900274 would most likely be the simplest solution.

Boardtracker has it for $260: http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....meter-70900274

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https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....1?locale=en_US

 
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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im a big fan of the option listed above. while i do like the full on digital gauges i prefer an analog tach and thats a super clean option.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 09:30 AM
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If I got a low rider tank, could I get the tach/speedo on the tank? Are used low rider tanks easy to score? How much are they?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 12:58 PM
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The wiring may be of concern MMH going from fxdb to fxdl dash. Reason being, the dual gauge setup has a connector for each that merges into and then into the bike. You would have to find a way to get the other plugged in essentially. I want to go the opposite way, from my fxdl to the single gauge lol.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 11:22 PM
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It may depend on what year your bike is but .......
I have a 2009 FXDB and the lowrider console fits - you don't have to do anything to the tank itself. I also had to get the lowrider "dummy" lights and change out the handlebar clamps. Hope you can see it in the photo.
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 08:18 AM
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Nicely Done Jimmie, do you happen to still have your stock parts?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmieJack


It may depend on what year your bike is but .......
I have a 2009 FXDB and the lowrider console fits - you don't have to do anything to the tank itself. I also had to get the lowrider "dummy" lights and change out the handlebar clamps. Hope you can see it in the photo.
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Mine is a 2008. Dealer said that they lowrider console would not fit. I guess that it would not be hard to get one & check it out myself. Surely they would take it back if it would not fit.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 03:46 PM
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I swapped the speedo on my 09 Rocker C for a Daytona Digital.. thought I wouldn't like the digital vs. analog but turned out I did. Plus I had gained a gear indicator and other functions.

Possible option? http://guerrillacables.com/dyna/
 
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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No, I sold the original FXDB console.
 
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