Has anyone tried to move the speedo on an 883L to below the bars? If so, how did you do it? I would like to move mine below the stock bars but am unsure if or how it can be done.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Happy 2009!!!!

 

Ive seen a few where they hang it off the horn bracket

Be danged if I could even see it there

(or maybe thats the idea)

I settled for drag bars and left the speedo alone

 

Here's how you do it:



You buy the older style XL/Dyna single guage bracket along with a few HD parts to convert the indicator lights to the old style and bolt it to your tree. If you have a headlight visor then just raise it up using extension sockets as spacers. Total investment will run ya around $30-40 for the bracket and parts and then you can run whatever risers you want.

 

I guess I wasn't clear. I want to go low on the tank side. Guessing from the replies so far that is not possible without risers or drag bars. Am I correct?

 

I think some of the Custom models (1200C) have the configuration you are looking for. Not sure what years, maybe around 03-04?

 

If I understand you right (not clear) you want the speedo hanging over the tank vs. in front of the bars. This can be done with a riser setup from the 1200C (6" hgt. with about 2" pullback and you can find them for $100-150 which is what I sold mine for). You can also use other speedo brackets from earlier model years which are a little harder to come by, but with those especially on the 883 peanut tank which sits a little higher the risers will need to be tall enough so that the speedo clears the tank unless your using the eraly model stragith riser/speedom mount setup instead of a bracket mount. Bettter alternative yet except for loosing the diagnostic mode and mileage (which is not overly important) you can purchase a mini speedo from any number of companies and mount it wherever you want however many of those are very $$$.

 

GPS if you dont mind how did you do your speedo like that?

 

I will start a new thread.

 

Thanks GPS and Capttawes,

Those are the ideas I am looking for. Those are great help.

 

I have owned many Sportsters over the years and always wanted to relocate the Speedo off the top clamp. I didn't like the idea of removing my Speedo so I have come up with a Speedo Relo Kit that I sell on ebay for $39.99. I only make a few bucks on it but it's great when folks purchase it and email me how much they love the new look. I hope this helps.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,
Jacki