Inaccurate Speedo......
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So I took some pictures of the speedometer. I don't believe it's original equipment. There's a sticker on it and says a two-to-one ratio. It doesn't look right it's probably not OEM and that's probably all my problemS. I also took a picture of the drive on the front wheel and there is no connector in the transmission for a transmission to support a speedometer, however it looks like somebody might have filled in the area and then ground it down or something I'll attach a picture to and take a look and let me know what you think. Maybe it's not the original transmission either...
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Ok, so it's a 2-1 ratio aftermarket speedo head on currently on the bike. The 73-80 FXE's were a 1-1 ratio. So I looked at other model years speedo's and the 84 FXR has a 2-1 ratio front wheel drive oem 67127-84a so I found one that I believe is the same size width wise as my 77 1-1 ratio... the only difference now would be that the FXR drive is for a 19" wheel. I currently have a 21 0n the front. This should get me a lot closer to the correct speed though... I'll update when the new one is installed.....
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there is no connector in the transmission for a transmission to support a speedometer, however it looks like somebody might have filled in the area and then ground it down or something I'll attach a picture to and take a look and let me know what you think. Maybe it's not the original transmission either...
73 up FXE's didn't use a trans driven speedo...they used a block off plate...part number 35606-73
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Thanx Tom, I just thought it was weird that it looks as if someone welded it up and ground it down.. also not looking to utilize a trans drivin Speedo.. gonna try a later model FXR drive...
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It's the same ratio, but goes on the right and it's built a little different, I think it goes deeper into the hub replacing a spacer
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No it's definitely a Shovelhead FXR with left-hand-drive that's what the parts book calls for for that model 80-84... It's only 25 bucks so it's definitely worth the shot in the dark.... I will update once I get the part installed in all that...
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its never going to be what you expect from a shovel head, they were not made by Harley in that time frame, Harley to rid themselves of the shovel they came out with the evo and fixed a 1000 things you will find owning a shovel that will have you ticked - get use to it
its like your dad giving you a brand new rambler American at age 17 your first car
its like your dad giving you a brand new rambler American at age 17 your first car
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Yea I know it's never gonna be an Evo and i know it's gonna nit pick me. In less than the year that I've owned it, I have put 9k into it already. (Including what I paid for it)....
I wish he gave me a rambler.... Had to earn everything I have..... Lifes lessons....... period.....
I wish he gave me a rambler.... Had to earn everything I have..... Lifes lessons....... period.....
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Update
Finally got a chance to check the speedometer to the mile markers on the side of the road on the expressway down here. I did use the OEM one from an 84 FXR (aftermarket made for part number 67127 - 84a) it's not as deep so I had to get a quarter inch spacer to make up the difference works perfect and the axle seal is still in a good position. I went 8 Miles match to match and it wasn't even a tenth off so I guess you can swap these things around a little bit... 60 miles per hour is definitely The Sweet Spot for this one... One thing down and several more to go shocks are next.....
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