speedometer
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 929
Likes: 0
From:
RE: speedometer
I think the only clean way to do it is to get a wideglide or a lowrider tank, but that will get expensive real quick. \\;
 \\;
I put a chrome housing on mine and left it there and is doesn't stand out quite as much.
 \\;
I put a chrome housing on mine and left it there and is doesn't stand out quite as much.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 39
Likes: 1
From: Gainesville, FL
RE: speedometer
I've got a 2008 FXD and love everything about the bike but the speedo. \\; I like it on the bars but wish there was an option to place underneath instead of on top. \\; Does anyone know if the speedo for the sportster will work. \\; They look good and would be a cheap option.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 3
From: Chesterfield, VA
RE: speedometer
ORIGINAL: FXDinFL
I've got a 2008 FXD and love everything about the bike but the speedo. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; I like it on the bars but wish there was an option to place underneath instead of on top. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Does anyone know if the speedo for the sportster will work. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; They look good and would be a cheap option.
I've got a 2008 FXD and love everything about the bike but the speedo. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; I like it on the bars but wish there was an option to place underneath instead of on top. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Does anyone know if the speedo for the sportster will work. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; They look good and would be a cheap option.
The Sportster Custom set-up will work on the Super Glides. \\;\\\\\\; The indication lights will require some modding. \\;\\\\\\; Try doing a search here. \\;\\\\\\; There are guys who have done this and posted details.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 644
Likes: 5
RE: speedometer
The chrome housing WildBill has looks awesome. There are some guys that went with a \\;\\\\\\;Diamond Digital \\;\\\\\\;(great tech look). Then of course there is the Sportster Custom switch which some have done and looks very good. The latest Ive seen is this from the Sportster forum which has you relocate the speedo to an engine mount but leave the idiot lights on the bars. Heres some pics of each option.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
WildBill Chrome Stock location housing.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
This Diamond Digital one was posted by jmpancoast.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Sportster housing posted by simsjam.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Posted and hand built by fishboy for sportsters but should work for FXD owners.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Or just paint it like mine.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
WildBill Chrome Stock location housing.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
This Diamond Digital one was posted by jmpancoast.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Sportster housing posted by simsjam.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Posted and hand built by fishboy for sportsters but should work for FXD owners.
 \\;\\\\\\;
 \\;\\\\\\;
Or just paint it like mine.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 2
From: Sin City
RE: speedometer
just did a google for rocker box mount, they all seem too small. biggest looks like 2"
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From:
RE: speedometer
ORIGINAL: JRK5892
move it to the rocker box! you can get empty guage brackets for the boxes... then just put a speedo in it... VERY easy
move it to the rocker box! you can get empty guage brackets for the boxes... then just put a speedo in it... VERY easy
new to this bike
what and where is the rocker box
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 3
From: Sasser, GA
RE: speedometer
I put a chrome housing on mine and left it there and is doesn't stand out quite as much.
Same here. I like the simsjam style Sportster mount, too, especially with shorter bars.
 \\;
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
