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Odometer Repair

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by AZroaddust, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. AZroaddust

    AZroaddust New Member

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    My '95 XLH has an analog speedometer with a digital odometer. The 100 mile position digit is whacked out (only reads the right side of the LED or whatever they use in there).

    I have E-mailed almost every odometer repair place in the US and can't find one who will touch a motorcycle speedometer. I don't want to spend the big bucks on new one, and it is more of a nusiance than a neccesity, but things like this drive me nuts! :confused: I want everything to work and work right, and this is my pride and joy.:)

    ANYBODY out there know were I can get this fixed for a reasonable price and at an honest place? I'll be happy to remove it and ship it to....???

    -OR- Does anybody have a good working one that who wants to sell it?

    THANKS!
    AZroaddust, Oct 8, 2006
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the dealer is the only route........as they are a sealed unit. i cant even replace my light without it going to the mfg.....sucks big time. i have spent some time researching this. it mostly stems from "big brother" not wanting you messin with actual milage.........
    chuck
    chucktx, Oct 8, 2006
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    There are some aftermarket speedometer manuf companies, DP probably has some replacement companies out there,

    You could also go to a wrecking yard and get one off a totalled bike but the mileage would be off.

    Buddy has the same issue on a 98 RK, he just lives with it.

    Dealer can do an OEM replacement .
    hotroadking, Oct 9, 2006
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  5. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    I had the same thing on my 98, but I got it replaced under warranty.

    It kind of looked like black ink running between the numbers.

    The great thing was that I told the stealership that I had 4,000 miles on it and by the time the new one came in I had 10,000 miles on the bike.:)

    I would think with a little ranting and raving that you might be able to get a new one out of them. After all, this is a common problem that they had those years.

    Good luck AZ

    T
    Tomflhrci98, Oct 10, 2006
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  6. AZroaddust

    AZroaddust New Member

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    Thanks, Tom. I can rant and rave. It's worth a shot since I have nothing to loose, but it is 11 years old so I won't hold my breath.

    My other alternative is to keep riding until I get to 17,1xx.x miles and slow down for the next 99 miles. The one (1) seems to appear OK! :rolleyes:
    AZroaddust, Oct 10, 2006
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