1990 FLHTC Upgrade to new Cluster???? HELP
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1990 FLHTC Upgrade to new Cluster???? HELP
I just purchased a 1990 H-D FLHTC Electra Glide. I was wondering if there was any possible way that I could upgrade the whole back of the front fairing (Where the instrument cluster/gauges, radio, and all the switches) to the look of the newer Harleys. I would love the more modern look compared to what i have!!
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Good question! It's more likely that you could transplant the whole batwing from a later bike. I suspect there could be problems marrying a new dash to an old front
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I already have a Kenwood cd player on the bike. Also I have been searching for other parts and accessories for the other upgrades I want to do and they are limited. Almost everything is geared towards the twin cam model so it looks as if I'm going to have to spend more money just to modify parts & accessories to fit the evo. Decisions, decisions! Instead of allowing my spirit to be killed Im pondering selling my evo (although I just got it) and buying a twin-cam model!!
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Well, the main problem you would have is the connections on the wiring harness. Harley changed the connectors in 1995 to the Deutch type. All connectors used to connect the Fairing and radio wiring is different. You would spend a lot of money just to get the connectors.
The 1996 was the first year of the new inner fairing and still used the Radio Sound radio used in yours. 1998 was the first year of the new Radio sound radio that moved the CB inside the radio from under the Tour Pak. It would make the wiring different. 1998 also was the last year for the EVO motor in the Touring models. So to make sure your EVO wiring is the same, I would look for the 1996 or 1997 model year inner fairing.
It also changes the ignition switch and fork lock location. You will need to change the top of your triple tree to make the Inner Fairing fit. I know because I did this on my 1989 Ultra. I ended up changing the entire wiring harness and welded a plate to the top to make the Fork lock work after I replaced the top of the triple tree.
The 1996 was the first year of the new inner fairing and still used the Radio Sound radio used in yours. 1998 was the first year of the new Radio sound radio that moved the CB inside the radio from under the Tour Pak. It would make the wiring different. 1998 also was the last year for the EVO motor in the Touring models. So to make sure your EVO wiring is the same, I would look for the 1996 or 1997 model year inner fairing.
It also changes the ignition switch and fork lock location. You will need to change the top of your triple tree to make the Inner Fairing fit. I know because I did this on my 1989 Ultra. I ended up changing the entire wiring harness and welded a plate to the top to make the Fork lock work after I replaced the top of the triple tree.
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I already have a Kenwood cd player on the bike. Also I have been searching for other parts and accessories for the other upgrades I want to do and they are limited. Almost everything is geared towards the twin cam model so it looks as if I'm going to have to spend more money just to modify parts & accessories to fit the evo. Decisions, decisions! Instead of allowing my spirit to be killed Im pondering selling my evo (although I just got it) and buying a twin-cam model!!
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