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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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Have 2010 Xbones, speedometer reading "no Cal" worked fine going into garage, got one almost 75 degree day in February so rode, speedometer read "no Cal" was told to clean fuses did, no good. Bike works fine, just no indication of speed stayed with traffic to keep cops off butt. Have Harley Manuel 99482-10 does not even mention problem as it doesn't mention brakes that need to be drained of fluid every two years, found out the hard way on that one. Speedo or sensor?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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Check the sensor first. Clean sensor and inspect wiring. Also check the wiring under the dash and on the ignition switch for crud and corruption.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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Also check the wires from the sensor for signs of mice chewing on them.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Erbie
Have 2010 Xbones, speedometer reading "no Cal" worked fine going into garage, got one almost 75 degree day in February so rode, speedometer read "no Cal" was told to clean fuses did, no good. Bike works fine, just no indication of speed stayed with traffic to keep cops off butt. Have Harley Manuel 99482-10 does not even mention problem as it doesn't mention brakes that need to be drained of fluid every two years, found out the hard way on that one. Speedo or sensor?
I'm guessing your service manual does state that the brake fluid should be changed every two years. Mine does and it's the 2012 Softail service manual. You likely just overlooked it.

The following is right out of my manual




As far as your speedo goes, follow the above recommendations and report back.
 
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