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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 12:48 AM
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Don't know how this sounds but sometimes my speedo stops working and all of the lights come on in the speedo. Its happened twice while on the interstate at 70 MPH. Any ideas?
 
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Don't know how this sounds but sometimes my speedo stops working and all of the lights come on in the speedo. Its happened twice while on the interstate at 70 MPH. Any ideas?
What year is the bike - did you check the charging system for over-charging?
 
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