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Nov 22, 2020 | 07:26 AM

#31

Uncle G.

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From: Upstate New York

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Originally Posted by hardheaded

How about putting the drain plugs back in the lower legs, putting the tapered wheel bearings back in, clutch cable would be nice too. And a grease fitting so you can grease the neck bearings without taking the thing all apart. Seems to me all this was a step backwards.

Now you’re talking!

Nov 22, 2020 | 07:32 AM

#32

uncle kebo

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From: On the Big Blue marble

Ever own a euro spec car with a km only speedo? Its only accurate 60 percent of the time and about 80 percent correct.. speedo on tank its easy...

Nov 22, 2020 | 07:52 AM

#33

panheadache

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Sometimes a quick glance down at the dash just makes you feel good...

Nov 22, 2020 | 08:09 AM

#34

Y2K

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From: SW WA.

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Harley-Davidson has put the speedometer on the gas tank since the 1930s. You knew where it was when you bought the bike, and you’re complaining now? It’s been a non-issue for me for 26 years.

Buy a Road Glide or Street Glide if it bothers you so.

Actually a lot longer than that,here's a 1918 Harley with the then optional speedo mounted on the tank.

Nov 22, 2020 | 08:42 AM

#35

nevada72

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From: PNW

Gee.......I woulda asked for a better suspension and water cooling.

Nov 22, 2020 | 09:58 AM

#36

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

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Originally Posted by hardheaded

Cheaper to build without those simple conveniences, always about the share holders not those of us who own them.

Nov 22, 2020 | 10:39 AM

#37

86glider

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From: Long Island

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Originally Posted by hardheaded

Maybe that’s why I love my 86 so much.Has all that and a bike you can fix yourself.

Nov 22, 2020 | 12:37 PM

#38

hardheaded

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From: St.Louis Mo.

I gotta admit i don't look at the tach or speedo much unless i am on the highway. I come from the days of no speedo and no front brake and jockey shifting the motorcycle. And no rear shocks. Never had a working speedo on my shovelhead or panhead. 1991 was the first time in many years i had a bike that had one.