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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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I just got one of those combo speedometer/tach gauges (70900072) and am trying to install it on my 2012 RKC.

The instructions say after connecting the speedometer to the diagnostic port, set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN and then turn the main switch to "IGN" and it will program itself.

When I do this, I get nothing.

However, when I plug the speedometer into the speedometer harness on the bike the display reads "no cal" just like it's supposed to.

Am I missing something?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Make sure you have it pluged in the right boot.Same thing happened to me,wouldn't do nothing till I found the right plug.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blarg
I just got one of those combo speedometer/tach gauges (70900072) and am trying to install it on my 2012 RKC.

The instructions say after connecting the speedometer to the diagnostic port, set the RUN/STOP switch to RUN and then turn the main switch to "IGN" and it will program itself.

When I do this, I get nothing.

However, when I plug the speedometer into the speedometer harness on the bike the display reads "no cal" just like it's supposed to.

Am I missing something?
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Make sure you have it pluged in the right boot.Same thing happened to me,wouldn't do nothing till I found the right plug.
Is there more than one that will fit? I thought the data port was under the seat, towards the front near where the dash attaches. Looks like a 4-pin plug with a rubber stopper in it - when I plugged in the provided cable there was a "click" like it went into the right place.

I've only had the bike for about a week so I'm still learning.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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There is another one it will also fit in,if I remember it's lower down close to the fuse box.It's been awhile,can check it tomorrow if you don't find it.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by spiker
There is another one it will also fit in,if I remember it's lower down close to the fuse box.It's been awhile,can check it tomorrow if you don't find it.
That would be the one, behind the pull-off plastic piece that covers the fuse box.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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That would be the one, behind the pull-off plastic piece that covers the fuse box.
I believe so
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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By the fuse block. Do a search on you-tube. There is a video that shows it being demonstrated by a MOCO rep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4V0p...eature=related
 

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tell me what you think of that heads up reflection display in the windshield, I'm guessing it is worse with this speedo. I had mine put on day one and do not see a speedo visor for the king. I did get a shorter windshield but it's winter now.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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I keep the bike in a side-yard with an all-weather cover on. It gets dark so early now I probably won't have a chance to try again until next weekend, but I'll report back how it goes.
 
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