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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Default New speedo/tach - need help please

Trying to decide which speedo/tach combo to order for my 2009 Softail Deluxe.

The new hot one is 70900070
Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer - Spun Aluminum Dial



Maintain the clean view over the handlebar. This unique Combination Speedometer/Tachometer allows you to monitor engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation. Gauges feature speedometer and tachometer pointers that sweep clockwise to provide a "gauge within a gauge" look. The backlit gauges include a large LCD information screen that displays odometer/tripmeter data, miles to empty readings, an easy-to-read segmented fuel display, and a gear position indicator. This valuable information is available to the rider at a glance. The gauge features push-button adjustable backlighting with over 600 color tone options, allowing the rider to adjust pointer, LCD and backlighting colors to match any paint scheme or viewing preference. Kit includes a data transfer cable to easily upload initial mileage at time of installation.

But I think the TACH Dial is really to small to be viewed while riding.
So I am also considering this one


74717-10
Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer



Maintain the clean view over the handlebar. This unique Combination Digital Speedometer with radial Analog Tachometer allows you to monitor engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The gauge features an easy-to-read digital speedometer within a spun aluminum surface, and an analog tachometer that sweeps the perimeter of the face. The digital reading can be easily toggled between MPH and KPH to simplify cross-border travel. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation.




Does anyone have this one on their Softail Deluxe? I want to know if this one displays the GEAR while riding.

thanks!!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Sorry, I don't have one, so I can't help, but why do you want to see the gear when you are riding?
 
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hoethree
Trying to decide which speedo/tach combo to order for my 2009 Softail Deluxe.

The new hot one is 70900070
Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer - Spun Aluminum Dial



Maintain the clean view over the handlebar. This unique Combination Speedometer/Tachometer allows you to monitor engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation. Gauges feature speedometer and tachometer pointers that sweep clockwise to provide a "gauge within a gauge" look. The backlit gauges include a large LCD information screen that displays odometer/tripmeter data, miles to empty readings, an easy-to-read segmented fuel display, and a gear position indicator. This valuable information is available to the rider at a glance. The gauge features push-button adjustable backlighting with over 600 color tone options, allowing the rider to adjust pointer, LCD and backlighting colors to match any paint scheme or viewing preference. Kit includes a data transfer cable to easily upload initial mileage at time of installation.

But I think the TACH Dial is really to small to be viewed while riding.
So I am also considering this one


74717-10
Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer



Maintain the clean view over the handlebar. This unique Combination Digital Speedometer with radial Analog Tachometer allows you to monitor engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The gauge features an easy-to-read digital speedometer within a spun aluminum surface, and an analog tachometer that sweeps the perimeter of the face. The digital reading can be easily toggled between MPH and KPH to simplify cross-border travel. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation.




Does anyone have this one on their Softail Deluxe? I want to know if this one displays the GEAR while riding.

thanks!!
The analog/digital combo is the one I'm thinking about. I am ALMOST certain that it has a 6th gear indicator but does NOT indicate all the gears. I'm not a fan of the tiny tach on the other one.
 
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