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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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I own a 08 Heritage and my speedo quit working . Can someone tell where on the bike the speed sensor is located.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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It's in the manual.
 
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The vehicle speed sensor is located on the transmission just behind the transmission top cover.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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take an allen wrench and losen sensor from the trans, u cant miss it...(its on top)...
pull out sensor and wipe off with a rag...
reinstall...
might work might not...but all ways start with the simple...
not to long ago on eway i was only reading 40 miles per hour, and thats all i had to dot to get it right....
 
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You can see it from the right side of the bike. Looks a bit tight in there (see pic) ... Supposed to torque the bolt to 84-108 in-Ibs (9.5 - 12.2
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