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Old Nov 19, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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Would changing the battery alter the odometer? It's a 98 and in great shape. Odometer says 3600 miles but previouse owner says he recalls at least 20,000 miles.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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No. If that was the case then any time a battery died or was removed or replaced the mileage would reset. Only in the case of the clock or station presets would there be an interruption. Same thing as with your car or truck.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 12:30 AM
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2nd No.....go with what is on the odometer, besides after 20 years either way you got a nice low miler!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 07:51 AM
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Are you looking at the "Trip" meter setting, instead of the overall odometer setting?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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Are you looking at the "Trip" meter setting, instead of the overall odometer setting?

Ding ding ding...we have a winner...Johnny tell him what he has won...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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Is your '98 Fatboy an anniversary edition? I have the same bike, you will love it!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 04:04 PM
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No I was not looking at the trip setting.
 
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just wondering how can the trip od be higher than the original.? cant have 20000 miles on trip but not have at least the same on the original
 

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No I was not looking at the trip setting.
I guess it's never too late to reply. Its been a year and a half... did you ever get it figured out?
 
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