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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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your sensor is probably busted. I had the same issue a few weeks ago - turn sigs wouldn't auto cancel, bike was stalling and choking on decel. I have a 2001 Fatboy FI though. Took out the sensor and it was covered in debris. I cleaned it off and thought it was okay for a day or so. Problem persisted and had my dealer check it out. Sensor was bad and they ordered a new one and replaced it.

I don't think that sensor was ever replaced - I'm at 28k now.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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I gotmy manual in the mail finally! It seems that the sensor I was looking at was not the right one. My speed sensor is on the back side of my tranny. Looks like I'm going to have to pull the back wheel off. Definitely a weekend tasking. And with the forecast calling for rain, this weekend will be perfect for doing so. I'll keep you posted.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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Dang that's crazy - I thought the sensor is in the same spot for all of the early bikes. Do you want a picture of mine for reference?
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Here:

 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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The splash guard can be removed with a 1/2" wrench without removing the wheel if you end up going that route. You will need a lift, however to get it out of the way completely. More of a hassle than hard.
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chi45cken
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That's where mine is. It wasn't as bad as I though. I was able to pull it out at work. I had enough room to turn the allan wrench a little at a time. It had some shavings on it but not much. I cleaned it off but still nothing on the speedometer. I'll be ordering a new one as soon as I call Harley to get the part number.
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JoelA
I found, what I think to be, the speed sensor. I can't comfirm until my manual comes in but, it was right on the front of the tranny, more on the left side. It's really easy to get to on my bike, if I had the right thing. It was clean though. Once I can confirm I have the right piece, I'll suspect the sensor to be faulty.
If you are in doubt whether you had the correct part, post a picture. You can do that now since you have more than 5 posts.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by freenez
Yep, Sensor. A lot cheeper than a new speedo. Do your blinkers turn off? Did you disconnect the battery to reset? Good luck. We are talking about an electronic speedo?
I have an electronic speedo on my 2018 breakout 114. Mine went completely black. Iv checked the fuses but haven't found anything for the speedo. Any ideas??
 
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 04:42 AM
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Post is 8 years old.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 04:45 AM
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Post is 8 years old.
what does that have to do with my question.?
 
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