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best speedometer ???
« on: January 27, 2012, 07:33:27 PM »
Ok, In addition to my ongoing "CVO Dyna project" and other bikes, my favorite is my hot rod Shovelhead.
Needless to say, the ol' solid-mount stroker b*tch vibrates a bit and as such I have had trouble keeping a functioning speedometer on her which is really important so as to help me to remain within the confines of the law as desired.

I am about to purchase speedo #4 on this engine build and would like some recommendations on which one to go with for reliability at all costs.

Any help would be appreciated.

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« Last Edit: January 27, 2012, 07:38:01 PM by Shovelhead »
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 08:46:54 PM »
I gave up on speedos years ago so I can't really help you there. Just thought since I still have my 1980 FXB Sturgis I'd ask what year is your Shovel? I have upgraded to a 93'' S&S motor and a six speed tranny.
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 09:27:28 PM »
Quote from: Skillet on January 27, 2012, 08:46:54 PM
I gave up on speedos years ago so I can't really help you there. Just thought since I still have my 1980 FXB Sturgis I'd ask what year is your Shovel? I have upgraded to a 93'' S&S motor and a six speed tranny.

Mine is a conglomeration , 1979 FXE frame , S & S engine, Andrews close ratio 5 in a 4 spd box, etc.

No class act like a Sturgis , that's a nice bike you have !
...... a local guy here is doing a complete , and thorough, total restoration on a Sturgis right now, I'll post pics when he's finished.
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 06:04:41 AM »
Thanks, I will be looking forward to seeing them. I still use the original frame but all else has been changed. Stortz Inverted mid glide front forks, Fournales rear shocks, Jaybrake four piston calipers, '96 and above switches and master cylinders along with the tranny and engine change. We also have a mint '91 Sturgis here.
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2012, 01:35:47 PM »
bump

Still looking.....anyone have a recommendation for a more durable, higher quality speedometer for a Shovelhead dask application ???

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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2012, 06:47:50 AM »
GPS?
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2012, 01:08:42 PM »

Thank you, but I was sort of hoping to stay conventional.

Any other ideas out there ? Is there still an obscure Auto Meter offering out there I haven't located ? something ?
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2012, 02:56:52 PM »
I've used Dakota Digitals on 2 different bikes. They both worked excellent and they have a ton of different applications. One of the many cool things about these is that when the power is off they just have a clean black face. Hope this helps
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Re: best speedometer ???
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2012, 07:55:02 AM »
Try doing a Google Search...  Tons of choices,   Gotta be somthing you' ll find.... :2vrolijk_21:
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