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Old 03-19-2011, 06:08 PM
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I have a 87 Sporty with a fatbob tank with a dash. Went for a ride today and noticed my speedometer worked but my odometer as well as my trip meter stopped working???? Any input would help.
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:25 PM
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Sounds like the odometer mechanics inside your speedometer went **** up. Normally if your speedo isn't working,it's either the speedo drive or the cable is broke.
 
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Old 03-19-2011, 11:22 PM
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Thanks for your input. Cheers
 
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Yeah, it must be a problem inside the speedo. If you're getting an MPH reading, the drive and cable are doing their job.
 
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Check the speedometer cable. Most riders don't lubricate the cables and they break.
 
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