Harley Speedo Drive

QuestionPicked a 1972 Shovelhead custom chopper. I have to add an odometer to get a title. It does not have a speedometer or any gauges other than an oil pressure gauge. Any advice on how to wire in the odometer? Can send pictures if that will help.

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Answer You will need to add a speedo drive and cable from the front wheel to a speedometer. When you have the correct Harley speedo drive, you will need to re-space the front wheel accordingly.




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2 Responses to “Harley Speedo Drive”

  1. Stephen McCue

    Dependent if the Transmission has the Speedo connection. ?? Careful with speedometer types. 1:1 Ratio Speedos are used on all transmission-drive 1962-1980 FL, 1980-1983 FXWG and 1971-1972 FX models, 2:1 Ratio, or 2240:60 Wheel size and Harley speedo drive for the front wheel all need to match up

  2. CARLOS

    I just bought a Sportster 05 without a speedometer. Does it use a cable, or just a speed sensor? Thaks.