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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Hi,

I have a problem with my speedometer. Originally my Softail 1987 had a 21in front wheel, now I have a 16in front wheel. When he shows 70mph, the true speed is 60mph. What is the problem?

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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 10:56 AM
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You need a different speedo drive, one calibrated for a 16" wheel....
 
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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Are you talking about this piece? If yes, I already changed this part for one with 16in front wheel and nothing has changed.


 
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I think he have many ratio in the speedometer. 1:1, 2:1, 2240:60, but I don't know which I need.
 
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