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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 09:06 PM
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2006 Sportster 1200C Speedometer will slowly move up until it will max out Start off get to about 30 speedometer is about 60 and going up With verylittle speed increase it will max out in abot 30 seconds cleaned sensor Everything else working perfect No fault codes
 
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Old Oct 2, 2022 | 03:52 AM
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Don't really have an answer but have you unplugged the actual plug on the speedometer and carefully looked at pins?

Moderator moved your post out of new member area to a better place to be seen. Be sure to make your next new post over in the new member area again.. Just in case..

Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA!

Just in case you have not done this and I recommend this only as a suggestion....

Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with.

Others will see it at the bottom which
enables them to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.

All Harleys are not the same and year and all the model letters make a big difference.


Also, add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER setup for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.

It's also very helpful to read the 'HDF Site Rules' listed at the top of the new member area.


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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 10:44 AM
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Have you checked you Speed Vehicle sensor ?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 10:47 AM
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