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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Got an 06 fatboy and notice that when i flip the ignition/acessories switch on the tank panel it doesn't always luminate the odometer window. Also the speedo needle doesn't work until i wiggle the switch a little bit. Feels like there might be a connector going bad ....anybody have this problem? Also I'm a month out from my warrenty expiring...should I just brave the weather and have dealer look at it. Any suggestions appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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I'd take it in. Murphy's law will probably catch you and it will go out altogether right after your warranty is up. If it ain't right, it ain't right. I have no qualms about taking my bikes in for the smallest thing. When I spend that much on something I expect it to last.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: chop09

Got an 06 fatboy and notice that when i flip the ignition/acessories switch on the tank panel it doesn't always luminate the odometer window. Also the speedo needle doesn't work until i wiggle the switch a little bit. Feels like there might be a connector going bad ....anybody have this problem? Also I'm a month out from my warrenty expiring...should I just brave the weather and have dealer look at it. Any suggestions appreciated.
sounds like its time for a new bike
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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take it in...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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New Bike huh...lol Might as well take it in and make use of warrenty. No one else with this problem?
 
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