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Old Dec 25, 2023 | 04:44 PM
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I have a 1996 sportster sports model does any one know what size light socket will fit the back of the speedo top one is ok bottom one is damaged and just falls out.
 
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Sorry those are the indicators lights.

Do they have a black plastic base?
 
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I don't see anything listed on the parts microfiche for the speedometer lighting. Might have to find a speedo shop in NZ.

Here's a place in Auckland:

https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/

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I have replaced them at a carquest before, so you should just be able to bring a bulb and have them match it up.
 
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Its one of those black plastic screw in type
 
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Originally Posted by John Harper
I don't see anything listed on the parts microfiche for the speedometer lighting. Might have to find a speedo shop in NZ.

Here's a place in Auckland:

https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/

John
Thanks Jhon,
I will give them a try
 
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