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Speedometer
I've got a 1989 FLHTC and I'm wanting to put on late model wheels. Does anybody make a speedometer sensor for the transmission on the older bikes? My speedo is cable drive from the front wheel. Or any other ideas, I just can't have something in my dash that doesn't work.
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The only way of providing a tranny speedo drive is to change your tranny to a later one, which can be done. I'm doing the same thing with a recent front wheel and intend adapting the speedo drive. Tell us more about the wheels you plan to use, so we can help you better.
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I'm not sure of the wheels yet, I've got a few laying around mostly later model FLH wheels.
When they say a softail transmission, do the mean a swing arm frame trans or is it just for a softail? A friend has a 1998 model trans from his fatboy when he changed it out to a 6 speed that I can get cheap. Will this one work?
When they say a softail transmission, do the mean a swing arm frame trans or is it just for a softail? A friend has a 1998 model trans from his fatboy when he changed it out to a 6 speed that I can get cheap. Will this one work?
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has to be a rubbermount tranny.
the roadking was the first evo to switch to a tranny sensor...that may be your best bet...but then you need a speedo, 'cause your in dash will only work as a cable drive.
none of the electronic speedos will match the one in your dash.
you could maybe change the center console to a RK type, rk speedo..& rk tank for the fill
...these better be really nice wheels!
mike
the roadking was the first evo to switch to a tranny sensor...that may be your best bet...but then you need a speedo, 'cause your in dash will only work as a cable drive.
none of the electronic speedos will match the one in your dash.
you could maybe change the center console to a RK type, rk speedo..& rk tank for the fill
...these better be really nice wheels!
mike
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Why not go with wheels that are supposed to be for your bike? There are thousands of styles and makes to choose from.
I guess what am I really saying is why are you doing something that will cause a problem for the speedometer that cannot be corrected cheaply or easily? Changing the transmission in order to run a particular wheel seems kind of drastic.
I guess what am I really saying is why are you doing something that will cause a problem for the speedometer that cannot be corrected cheaply or easily? Changing the transmission in order to run a particular wheel seems kind of drastic.
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You could always move the speedo cable to the rear wheel using one of these.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5600...SutRoCQ9nw_wcB
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5600...SutRoCQ9nw_wcB
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Thanks Texas and grbrown. That's why I'm asking. I've got a set of late model wheels but even if I don't change wheels I like the rear wheel speedo set up to get rid of the cable out front.
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