Odometer reading
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Odometer reading
I recently brought a 2020 sportglide. The mileage read only 309kms. The guy I brought it from mentions a couple of rides he had been on. But to go to those places adds up to over triple that mileage....... is it possible the mileage was wound back or if the instrument cluster was changed , would that explain the difference?
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
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I recently brought a 2020 sportglide. The mileage read only 309kms. The guy I brought it from mentions a couple of rides he had been on. But to go to those places adds up to over triple that mileage....... is it possible the mileage was wound back or if the instrument cluster was changed , would that explain the difference?
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
You could always confront him with your concerns... Ask him how he rode to places that would total 1000km on a bike that registers only 309km...???
As to changing the mileage on the bike, I don't believe it's possible to roll back the mileage in the electronic speedometers/odometers. If it were replaced with a new one, you get a cable to attach to the data port of the bike. This transfers the mileage from your old speedometer, to your new one. If you don't use that procedure when installing a new speedo, I believe you will get an error message for the odometer
In my opinion, you're most likely dealing with a guy who's just running his mouth... He's probably lying about where he's ridden, because he thinks it will impress you about him and/or the bike...
I won't buy anything from a guy who is lying about anything to do with the item I am purchasing... It's a total red flag for me.. but..
If you really like the bike, and know Harleys well, check it over closely. If it is a high mileage bike that's been altered, there will usually be subtle signs of high use/wear....
NOTE: I missed that you have already purchased the bike... too late to question the mileage now. It is what it is, enjoy the bike....!
Last edited by hattitude; Apr 20, 2021 at 08:56 AM.
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I recently brought a 2020 sportglide. The mileage read only 309kms. The guy I brought it from mentions a couple of rides he had been on. But to go to those places adds up to over triple that mileage....... is it possible the mileage was wound back or if the instrument cluster was changed , would that explain the difference?
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
the bike is in as new condition , but something doesn't add up.
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I did some digging on Speedo replacement... I became curious by this question..
I didn't realize it had been that long since I dealt with a speedo.. No more cables for mileage transfer... What'll they think of next...
I found this on new speedo installation instructions for a Harley speedo..
Yeah, highly unlikely that the mileage was altered....
I didn't realize it had been that long since I dealt with a speedo.. No more cables for mileage transfer... What'll they think of next...
I found this on new speedo installation instructions for a Harley speedo..
- Both the ECM and speedometer retain the odometer value. If the speedometer is replaced, it displays the odometer value stored in the ECM. The replacement speedometer will become locked to the ECM after 50 km (31.1 mi) have been accumulated. The trip B odometer displays the countdown mileage. Once the countdown reaches zero, the speedometer is locked to the ECM. If installed on another vehicle the odometer displays "VIN ERR". If the speedometer is removed from the vehicle before the countdown reaches zero, it has not been locked to the ECM. This mileage countdown allows for a road test to verify that speedometer replacement was the proper repair.
Yeah, highly unlikely that the mileage was altered....
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I just installed new CVO style gauges in my 2020 RGS and hattitude is exactly correct. When you install the new speedo the B trip meter reads 31 miles. As you ride it counts down to 0 then the gouge can't be can't be changed to another bike. The mileage and A trip meter read the same as the old gauges as soon as I turned on the bike the first time after the install. Everything is stored in the computer now so there is no way to change the mileage on a newer bike.