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The V-Twin Mfg. OEM-style speedo I installed less than 3,000 miles ago when building this bike is already on the fritz. I am weighing two options: replacing it with another re-pop new unit, or doing something altogether different.
As for option no. 1, does anyone know whether Mid-USA's speedos are produced by a different manufacturer than V-Twin's speedos? For that matter, are there superior brands of these speedos, or are they essentially the same?
This is from another site but hope info is correct.
Contact Information John Bordas Speedometer Shop 473 County Road SE 3370 Winnsboro, TX 75494 Contact: John Bordas Title: Owner Phone: (303) 420-4510 Website: John Bordas Speedometer Shop is the only company located at 473 County Road SE 3370, Winnsboro, TX 75494
He’s a good guy. I’ve had several speedos refurbished by him.
This is from another site but hope info is correct.
Contact Information John Bordas Speedometer Shop 473 County Road SE 3370 Winnsboro, TX 75494 Contact: John Bordas Title: Owner Phone: (303) 420-4510 Website: John Bordas Speedometer Shop is the only company located at 473 County Road SE 3370, Winnsboro, TX 75494
He’s a good guy. I’ve had several speedos refurbished by him.
Hey, thanks a lot for responding. It'd be neat to have a refurbished OEM speedo--and easier than adapting my vintage Studebaker unit (though that would look cool and is 2:1 with a 5/8" cable attachment--the Harley cable screws right on). I do like tinkering but am buried in a kitchen remodel and (per the wife) really don't need another project right now!
Anyway I'll give him a call. Perhaps he'll have one on the shelf he can recondition for me.
Don’t know which one you need but you can find it here.
Oh, cool--first time I've seen this laid out like that. My bike is a '551 FL, so that '48-52 teal dial would be right--though I'm running '61 tanks (they're what the PO had on it and I haven't had reason to change them yet). If I had to choose between those options, I have to say I like the '48-52 dial better.
Whoa, hold the farm... just bought this on flee bay for $30 delivered, and returns accepted if it doesn't work (though at that price I could have it refurbished). It lacks some of the writing on the face per the photos you've provided for the '62 and up 120 police speedo, so may be aftermarket. Perhaps an old vendor...? Regardless, if it works out of the box, I'm way ahead of the game...
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Speedometer woes
