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Old May 3, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Does anyone know how long should it take to remove the stock speedometer from a 2005 Softail Deluxe and replace with the combination speedometer/tachometer?

I was told by one place that it is a simple unplug the old and plug in the new.

Another one tells me that it could be as long as 1.5 hrs?



 
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Old May 3, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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30 minutes if you stop and read the directions.
 
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Old May 3, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Weither it takes you 30 minutes or over an hour to do the job, just take your time and do it right.....you'll be happy in the end result.
 
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30 minutes is right on. Make sure to cover your tank with something to protect from scratches while you have the console off. The old speedometer is removed by pushing it from the inside out; rather than the other way - which seemed odd to me. Anyway, one beer job.

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Old May 3, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Do i need to wire the tack in? Or is it a matter of simply hooking up the existing harness?
 
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Mine came with a short wire I had to plug in to pick up the tach readings. Other than that it was plug and play.
 
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I did mine right after I bought it. Took about thirty minutes. Use a soft cloth to protect the paint. Straight plug in. Works great.
 
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It took me approximatly two beers
 
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I DID MINE IN ABOUT 20 MINUTES....
 
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FatBoy2fiveO - What fender / strut set-up are you using? I have the 240 conversion with a high-end strutless fender. With two up riding I'm starting to see a crack in the fender where it mounts to the strut mounting points.

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