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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:57 PM
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I just purchased this a project bike with a 97 Sportster 883 engine. Trying to figure out what is missing in this picture. I have been through the shop manual a few times and don't see anything like this.
This is between the starter and the rear engine mount.
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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I don't have that on my 1991, but I'm going to guess it's where your speedometer sensor goes. They got rid of the front wheel speedo cable in 1995 IIRC.

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Speed Sensor.

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The H-D part number for the Speed Sensor on a 1997 Sportster is 74402-95B.


 
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Thank you for the great replies!
 
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