Converting the fairing on a 1991 FLHTC
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Converting the fairing on a 1991 FLHTC
I'm thinking of updating the inner and outer fairings on my '91 FLHTC. I just saw an auction on eBay for a '93. The bike had a newer ('96 or later) fairing. The earlier pod gauges were frenched in where the usual tach and speedo would be. Looked pretty slick. I just don't know if there was a whole new front end or if it's possible to hang the newer style fairing on the older front end. Any input will be appreciated.
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In a short answer, yes the 1996 Later fairing will mount up. The bolt holes on the front forks are the same. I know because I changed the inner and outer fairing on my 1989 Ultra to the 1996 and later one. I used one from a 1998 Ultra I got on eBay.
You will need to change the tachometer and speedometer to the later ones. These are the only things you must change. Be sure to get the mechanical speedometer, and not the electronic one. The original wiring can be used. But if you try to use the later wiring, you will need to change the entire set of harnesses. I started to use the original wiring harnesses, but went with new ones for a 1998 model. It cleared up some electrical problems I had with the 1989 wiring.
Good luck.
You will need to change the tachometer and speedometer to the later ones. These are the only things you must change. Be sure to get the mechanical speedometer, and not the electronic one. The original wiring can be used. But if you try to use the later wiring, you will need to change the entire set of harnesses. I started to use the original wiring harnesses, but went with new ones for a 1998 model. It cleared up some electrical problems I had with the 1989 wiring.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the reply Ultra89Rider. Awesome, I really appreciate it.
I attached a pic from the ebay auction I was talking about. I like the look of the frenched in pod assembly, but realize that going with the mechanical, separate speedo and tach gauges would be less complicated. My only concern would be having "miles not actual" stamped on my title when I try to sell it with the discrepancy in miles between the gauges. I'm going to check with the Wisconsin DMV to see if my bike is exempt seeing that it is a '91. I wonder if a dealership can sync up the miles
I will most likely go with the exisiting wiring. You said if I do want to use the later wiring, I would have to change out the entire set of harnesses. Would I have to change the main harness as well?
I attached a pic from the ebay auction I was talking about. I like the look of the frenched in pod assembly, but realize that going with the mechanical, separate speedo and tach gauges would be less complicated. My only concern would be having "miles not actual" stamped on my title when I try to sell it with the discrepancy in miles between the gauges. I'm going to check with the Wisconsin DMV to see if my bike is exempt seeing that it is a '91. I wonder if a dealership can sync up the miles
I will most likely go with the exisiting wiring. You said if I do want to use the later wiring, I would have to change out the entire set of harnesses. Would I have to change the main harness as well?
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The one thing I suggest is to get a Factory service manual with the wiring diagram for the year you get, if you are getting a later year interconnect harness. I hope you all ready have you for yours. The interconnect harness harness might be able to be used, but the connection plug will need to be changed because it is completely different. It will not have all of the wiring for all of the gages.
I would also think about changing the handlebar controls to the ones used on the 1996 and later ones. The later ones are the same ones used today. If you do, you will also need to change the connection plugs.
I changed the front brake reservoir and used it with the original 1989 dual front brakes.
I would also think about changing the handlebar controls to the ones used on the 1996 and later ones. The later ones are the same ones used today. If you do, you will also need to change the connection plugs.
I changed the front brake reservoir and used it with the original 1989 dual front brakes.
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