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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Ramblin, They (HD) would prefer to sell you a new speedo with a new motorcycle wrapped around it. Planned obsolesence.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 12:43 PM
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Get on Craigslist and do a search for the area/ state you live in for "Harley parts". Extend search area until you find one. They are there.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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Yea, they're not in the business to make sure your Speedo works but like was said. "Can i interest you in a new 2017 Superglide"?

Here's a link that could help you.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...cat/cat522.htm

Sorry I didn't take into account that the size difference does Matter.....
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Hey WP50, Ramblnman won't be able to PM Crashone. He's to new to the forum, I PM'd crashone to notify him about the question. I am curious as well. I replaced my speedo with a Dakota digital and was wondering about the odometer reading myself...
Yea I didn't catch that. I was curious as well

Nice thing about this place is the help from all when they can.

Good catch 98hotrodfatboy

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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashone
Get on Craigslist and do a search for the area/ state you live in for "Harley parts". Extend search area until you find one. They are there.
Use this for a CL search: http://www.searchtempest.com
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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Well, realistically, manufacturer's can't support products forever. We're all riding stuff that's closer to a museum than a showroom.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 06:15 AM
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Well, realistically, manufacturer's can't support products forever. We're all riding stuff that's closer to a museum than a showroom.
And I want to keep it that way.......

Currently looking for a 78-82 FXE ro FXEF. I got the freaking flue for one.....
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by billib1954
Ramblin, They (HD) would prefer to sell you a new speedo with a new motorcycle wrapped around it. Planned obsolesence.
ain't that the truth! lol
 
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bought a 96-98 sportster speedo on flea bay, plan on doing the lcd swap, wish me luck!
 
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Just take your time and go easy. Don't fat finger it.
 
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