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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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I installed a HD digital Speedo./analogue tach. on my sportster last year and all works well but I don't know if I want to keep it.
If I remove it and re-install the original speedo, will the original speedo show the correct mileage, old mileage or will there be an error?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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From what I understand, it will read the correct mileage because the info is saved in the ECM. The bad part is that your new digital speedo/tach will be useless because it mates to your ECM after so many miles and cannot be used on another bike and display the correct mileage.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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That's what I was hoping. I got a good deal on the new tach/speedo so the loss wouldn't be big. Thanks for the reply.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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No problem. I wish it didnt mate like they do or that there was a way to undo it. If there was, I would be all over you to buy the thing. I may actually dig into it a little bit if you are planning to part ways with it.
 
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