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Jun 4, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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Lincoln33

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From: 2000 Softail FXST

RE: Speedometer Problem

Ok I talked to the service rep over the phone this morning and he said it sounds like a bad speedo. Cost $275 and then one hour labor on top of that. Before I order the speedo I'm gonnapull the sensor and cleanthe shavings. If that works I'll waituntil it does it again and then replace the sensor. Thanks again for the help.

Jun 19, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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Lincoln33

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RE: Speedometer Problem

Update:&nbsp\\; I pulled the sensor and cleaned it, it was covered in shavings.&nbsp\\; On the test ride (to the dealer) I noticed a slight difference in the speedo action but it still wasn't working right.&nbsp\\; At the dealer I talked to the service manager and the only&nbsp\\;help he offered was "Bring it in for a diagnostics".&nbsp\\; I ordered the speed sensor and waited ten days for it to come in.&nbsp\\; During that time the blinkers stopped self canceling.&nbsp\\; I installed the new sensor and everything's working fine now.&nbsp\\; Total cost $59.08.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Sidebar bitch:&nbsp\\; I use Jones Harley in NLR AR as my home base for maintenance and parts supply.&nbsp\\; The old service manager Landon was promoted and moved to the Hot Springs dealership.&nbsp\\; He was always helpful with advice and&nbsp\\;helped me save some bucks.&nbsp\\; The new service manager didn't help at all.&nbsp\\; I'm sure with his experience he knew what was wrong but didn't want to tell me.&nbsp\\; If I had listened to him it would have cost me one hour&nbsp\\;labor for diagnostics, one hour labor for installation, and the cost of the part.&nbsp\\; Total $190 vs $59.08.&nbsp\\; Very disappointing.&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;