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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 08:44 PM
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So I just picked up a 96 Dyna today real nice, seemed to run/ride real nice. Got it knowing the speedo was going crazy but didn't realize that the odometer was ****ed as well which I should've known. Anyway if I get the issue squared away (hopefully loose wire or bad speed sensor) anyone know if the odometer will come back to life? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:24 AM
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I have a 96 roadking. mine was doing the same. take your speed sensor out and wipe it clean. if everything works again, plan on replacing it, as this trick only works a few times
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:28 AM
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I have a 96 roadking. mine was doing the same. take your speed sensor out and wipe it clean. if everything works again, plan on replacing it, as this trick only works a few times
Thank you Trackrat much appreciated. Did you odometer come back to life as well? Mine is just all over the place currently reading 9 miles lol
 
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