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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 05:43 AM
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Hi all,

I recently purchased a '94 XLH 1200, looking for replacement and new parts online (such as handle bar controls) i noticed that from '96 on there are a lot more options and majority of websites say that the parts aren't compatible with my '94.

So i was wondering if anyone know what the changes in electronic were in '96 if any?

Cheers,

Jack
 
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JackoAus
Hi all,

I recently purchased a '94 XLH 1200, looking for replacement and new parts online (such as handle bar controls) i noticed that from '96 on there are a lot more options and majority of websites say that the parts aren't compatible with my '94.

So i was wondering if anyone know what the changes in electronic were in '96 if any?

Cheers,

Jack
Only one I can think of off-hand is the switch to electronic speedometer in '95. The changes from '95 to '96 were nominal I believe.

In my opinion, you have the best year Sporty made.

Welcome to the forum BTW.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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In my opinion, you have the best year Sporty made.
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Thanks TStephen, That's good to know, I might start looking at some of the '96 parts, but will have a deeper look at the bike to make sure i will be able to sort them out.

Haha thanks, it's my first bike and was the right price, but so far I am loving it.
 
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