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Old Feb 24, 2025 | 08:09 AM
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Have an '06 sportster that after replacing the battery the Speedo stopped working. I have purchased a used speedo to try replacing which did not work and have also replaced the vehicle speed sensor to no avail. Checked fuses and they all seem good. Any ideas on what might be going on and how best to diagnose possible wire issues?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 10:44 AM
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I don't know if a used speedo will work on a bike that old if it hasn't been "married" to that particular bike. Maybe I'm wrong.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 02:03 PM
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Did you touch anything else when replacing the battery? I'd say carefully re-trace everything that you did. Good luck.
 

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I’d start here - https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson..../document/5533

Doesn’t look too bad-


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Old Feb 26, 2025 | 07:11 AM
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I highly doubt a "used" HD speedo will function since it's most likely "married" to an ECM.
IF you mean you purchased a used "aftermarket" speedometer, then that is
a different topic...

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