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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Default Speedo doesn't return to "o"

Shortly after having my dealer install a Stage II 103" big bore kit, SE Stage I a/c, Vance & Hines Staightshot slip-ons and tuner on my '08 Superglide, I noticed that the speedometer doesn't return to O mph while stopped or parked. It rests anywhere from 1 1/2 mph to 4 mph. I took the bike back to the dealer, and after 2 days in the shop the service manager told me that Harley says that is "normal".
Has anyone else seen this. I don't understand why this would be considered normal and since it is inconsistent, what is it doing at 60 mph? Seems to me that it would be a bad servo inside the head. I have looked at the speedo's on more bikes than I can count, and every one rested at O mph when parked.
Anyone have any ideas on this.

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Don't have an answer for you, but, noticed a couple of days ago that the speedo on my '08 Fatbob does not "0" out.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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i had the same problem and the dealer replaced it said they cant explain it but the bike was so new they just gave me a new one.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Sounds like your dealer is more service oriented than mine. They just told me to live with it!
 
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