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I purchased an 83 XLS 1000 Roadster and the speedometer drive cable is missing. The speedometer does work, i spun it with a length of drive cable from something i have laying around. How can I find out what the correct length of a new cable is for this bike? I see varying lengths available and obviously various listings say they fit my application. Is there a way i can measure? Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Order a speedometer cable for an 83 XLS 1000 from the dealer?
 
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Order a speedometer cable for an 83 XLS 1000 from the dealer?
i suppose if i was trying to spend a premium i could buy it from harley, but i'm trying to buy online and i don't know the harley part # or anything to cross reference it.
 
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Nevermind, found the harley parts catalog online and was able to find the correct part # and cross reference it
 
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Just spend the money and get the proper OEM cable. What if an aftermarket cable you ordered for $30 cheaper turns out not to fit?

Did you get a quote from the dealer?
 
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Just spend the money and get the proper OEM cable. What if an aftermarket cable you ordered for $30 cheaper turns out not to fit?

Did you get a quote from the dealer?
Just seen your latest post. Glad it worked out for you. Let us know if there much of a price difference between OEM and aftermarket.
 
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