How to Remove & Replace the Speedometer on a 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Custom 70900070A

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*Always follow the instructions in your repair manual when doing repair or maintenance work on a motorcycle. Manuals can be found at the dealer and online.*
In this video I show to remove, transfer odometer data, and install a new speedometer/tach on a 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Custom. The part number for the new speedometer/tach is 70900070A, and the cost is $314.00.
Thanks for watching!

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

Dude thank you! My grandpa went to Heaven last week and didn't finish the installation. Now, thanks to your video. I can get his 08 back up and running.

[@Ricpacfig]

You are the best! Just installed my new tach on my Fat 2013 following your instructions. Something I can say about my installation: - to turn off the battery, you should do it BEFORE the alarm turns on, otherwise will alarm; turn the key off, and immediately take off the fuse, avoiding the alarm to turn on; - my rubber ring around the tach was too tight; I used some lubricant and entered very smoothly; - the connector attached to the tach can go either right or wrong way; be careful you keep track of the right position; Thanks guys!

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks

[@daringeorge8812]

Just installed one on my '07 Softail Custom yesterday. Great video! Used it all the thru the install. I love having a tach now.

[@PapaStitch]

Awesome tutorial. I'm installing one today and you gave me the confidence to get it done without worrying. I watched your other videos and those were great as well. Thank you for sharing. Very helpful!

[@6foot951]

Thank you for the great video , installed this weekend , a couple of things I’d like to add for ease of install: 1. Line up the Speedo dead center so your not fighting the black retainer clip , it’s near impossible to spin the speedo once it’s set so put in straight from the get go. 2. Make sure the run switch is on before you transfer the data or you get a No Cal reading. 3. Remove the odometer reset switch from the boot or you might break it like I did. 4. When inserting the electrical connector into the new speedo it only works when the correct side is inserted , before you put the console back together check to make sure you didn’t reverse it by turning it on , it WILL snap in both ways. If your speedo doesn’t turn on just reverse the electrical harness connection. Again many thanks for your video , excellent job

[@davidhyatt5432]

Thank you! I was only looking for speedo removal for my Fatboy when I came across your video. I ended up buying this model speedo/tach. Excellent instructions - took less than an hour.

[@billyballard9184]

Great video! I'm no mechanic, so it's great to see every detail of the process.

[@jeromyhofer5203]

Awesome, actually just ordered the same speedometer/tach for my ‘05 Softail, the original has some kind of short. Thanks for the video and will watch the other one on how to set it up. Appreciate your help, ride safe all🤘

[@evanbrusilow8733]

Gr8 video! It's a pleasure to watch you do what you do. Very thorough, careful, perfect pace ... just terrific. Thanks!

[@ta2fiend]

Thanks for posting this video. It helped make thing go rather quickly when I installed my new speepo/tach on my 2013 heritage. One question, is there a way to turn off the ABS light on the gauge?

[@Misteracad]

This was great, thanks. Just got my new speedo and was not sure how to remove the old one from my 2008 Softail. I'm totally confident now!

[@racerxonthe8th]

I was changing mine on my 2006 Deluxe and I couldn't see how the three tabs were going to pry back. The BLACK piece bends! Thanks a MILLION! Liked.

[@tonyking2030]

I’m so glad I found this video, as I’m about to fit this speedo to my 2009 softail. You beautifully present all the information needed to do the job in a clear step by step easy to follow process…It’s a big thank you from me ✅👍😊

[@nnervous]

Exceptional video and info. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I installed the Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer 70900070A on my 09 Road King tonight and this video made it a 10 minute job. Note that on the RK the Data cable and master fuse are both behind the left side cover. Data connector is gray and down low. It is NOT yup top behind the tank... Same size, different color and function. Just FYI.

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks

[@hasselindgren9918]

Thank you very much. You save a lot of trouble for me about colour on connector. I try behind the tank several times and its not work. Thanks!

[@rickjames4731]

Very well done and easy to understand. I wish you could help me with my ft blinkers and tail light (of which I have none!) and can not locate the connectors!

[@vdsgw52]

Just got the same speedo for my 2004 Road King and you have a great video. I am going to install mine tomorrow thanks to you.

[@quemeup]

Thank you so much ! your video is bang on ! i was concerned at first because i had a "no Cal" reading but realized the bike has to be in RUN mode ! Very thorough and precise instuctions. Thanks again !

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@leceur]

Great detailed video! Will this also work the same if I want to swap a MPH speedo to KPH speedo? And will the mileage then show as KPH?

[@gordell88]

A great step by step presentation my friend ! I now have the confidence to take on this task for my 2009 softail.

[@smallengineshop]

+Michael Patrick Good to hear and thanks for watching!

[@YOCKOMO1]

Can we get a video on the 1) digital oil pressure gauge and 2) Kuryakin fuel / voltage replacement install for the 2009 FXSTC?

[@darylcastona690]

Very well done, kept me from doing major errors from the standard directions.

[@recklesslovefarm]

Great vid! I have a 09 Softail - do you have a video showing tank removal ? I’m getting paint soon, thanks

[@AverageJoes]

I am installing this on my Nightrain 2007 this weekend, this video is a life saver, and your vid on setting up the options is awesome too... Thanks so much for this info!

[@639Beaver]

Very good video. Great instructional presentation. Thank you. Looking forward to a follow up video.

[@RB-mp2gs]

Your video was simply “awesome”. The best of the bunch. Thanks for sharing. Now I can venture the installation on my 11 RKC. Thanks again.

[@goldcoastgary]

Great video.. it worked for me.. Q, what to do with the gas cap with fuel gauge , how do I remove it and what to do with the inner sensors and wiring. I now want to add flash mount pop up gas. Thanks cap

[@Teethhh]

Was wondering if maybe a cam change video for the 96 b would be in the works

[@neilfigueredo7041]

Wow Nice Video Thank you !! Do they make a replacement speedometer combo tack for my 2002 Road King ???

[@eddiemccutchen9375]

Excellent video man thanks for posting. Do you know if this will work on a 2005 heritage Softail? Thanks

[@1slander1970]

Awesome Video!!! Just received this for Christmas... Cannot wait to install...

[@stephanejulien116]

Absolutely cool ! I will change my new tach myself ! Thanks so much for your help ! Steff.

[@mike-vc5wl]

04 FXSTD Deuce. With Deuce, dash looks like speedo has to be removed "inwards" ? Any additional suggestions for this set up ?What year was the maxi-fuse introduced ? I don't seem to have one.Great video. Thanks

[@johnjafarjian1783]

I was wondering since the new speedometer has a fuel gauge can you replace the gas cap Hague with just a decrotive cap

[@TeddCookerly]

I know it has been a while since someone has commented on this video but I thought that I would ask...in order for the new gas gauge to work, does the old one have to remain plugged in or can you disconnect the old one on the dummy side of the tank and put something else there in it's place? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@thesnodude5150]

Can u install a tach /speedo on a model without a tach and only a speedo?? Like 02 wide glide

[@BOWHUNTFORDEER]

Awsome video. You are a great teacher! You make it seem so simple.

[@MoMo-nh3ru]

Great video !!! Ordered Part # 74775-11B Canada Km version for Fat Boy 17 .I was told don’t need data transfer step it automatically picks in newer models.

[@keithdace1192]

As always first class tutorial, slow and steady, excellent stuff.

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks!

[@a99miata]

so...if you do not transfer the mileage over will it start from 0 miles on your bike? or does it "catch up" the mileage from the computer? also can I move this to another bike? thanks great video...

[@matthewwerst7346]

That looked easy enough. I had the dealership install the speedo/tach when I purchased my 12 RoadKing. I need to look at the labor cost. Should have saved a few bucks and installed it myself.

[@harleystunr4268]

I really appreciated you putting this video together. I was not impressed with the instructions that came with the Speedo/Tach. By watching this video I replaced my original Speedo with the 70900070A in less than 30 minutes. It was clockwork that could have not been done without this DIY instructional video. Thanks

[@smallengineshop]

Good to hear. Thanks for watching!

[@arniepries6480]

nice unit- was working fine and did some work on bike and disconnected the battery and when everything was hooked up odometer says V I ER. speedo works but nothing else- took it for a long ride and nothing changed. Any ideas??

[@westieBrucedavidson]

nice job mate well done you made it look easy so the data link cable is only used once pity unless you can sell it on seems expensive part of the kit as well

[@seel2]

Nice video.Just picked up a stock replacement speedo for my 2010 Heritage Classic (glass was cracked).Could you pls tell me the P/N of the jumper which allows transfer of orig miles to the new unit? Thanks smallengineshop!

[@willscott.1794]

Looks simple and I will do mine this afternoon. However, I plan to remove the tachometer from the handlebars which is the reason I bought this speedometer in the first place. What do I do with the wires that run to that gauge?

[@topjimmy1984vh]

Will this work if you buy the same speedo / tach but a used one that already was set up on another bike?

[@groundhoginva1]

best and most helpful video i have ever seen. thank you very much

[@laurieorobello5950]

Great video I was just wondering, can you install a speedo tachometer combo of a 2012 Fatboy to a 2008 heritage standard speedo, I have the wire 2012 harness that goes from speedo to existing wire harness. I would really appreciate any info that you can supply Once again thank you. Loza

[@outlawslaw1]

I installed this speedometer on my 08 Fat Bob before i saw this video. Could of saved myself some time had i seen this first. Nice video

[@skyonfireovermyhead]

i have a 2015 street bob i want this speedometer if i do it myself like you, do you think i would void any warranties.

[@flyonawall6521]

If my fuel gauge doesn't light up will it cause the digital gauge not to work either?

[@only1kind1]

where did you find the speed gAuge from please give me info it looks cool thanks

[@nottabidenfan660]

Is the bulb behind the speedo backplate? I wanted to add a led bulb for a brighter look.

[@sharonpeters4715]

i have one on my 06 Fatboy and all the functions work great!

[@jimmyhannigan1177]

How does the count down from 31.1 miles work on a used speedometer??

[@johntomasic3783]

I would like to know if the speed/tach would work on a 2005 fatboy with an 88b motor. and have you ever put a mini tach on a fatboy 2005.

[@neilandcolleenwhitworth4624]

Great informative video. Just about to replace the speedo on my 2009 Road King. I’m in North Queensland Australia👍😎

[@TheChuck1960]

Great video, you showed me how to install it. Thanks

[@michaeltucker2250]

great video George, I gather with this speedo/tach, ther no other mods to setting up the tack, rgds mike

[@seel2]

I just replaced the glass on my 2010 heritage softail classic.Where can I get the data link jumper to reprogram the speedo?

[@Teethhh]

Hey I just bought this tach and installed it with my friend by watching ur video step by step excellent info thank you for posting ps on my 2007 soft ail the maxi fuse is in a different place took a minute to figure lol almost had the battery disconnected by the time I found it lol

[@smallengineshop]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@FelixandKate]

Thank you Mr Small Engine, this video was very helpful :)

[@smallengineshop]

+zzjunk23 zzjunk23 Thanks for watching!

[@ChinaMonkeyUrumqi]

What brand and model of this speedometer is this? Looks pretty cool.

[@davidgoetzinger2286]

Great video. Can you tell us how to adjust the colors

[@roryolsen3874]

Can I install a used speedometer into my '09 softail and get the same results- i.e. the mileage from mine to the replacement speedo?

[@debbiesmith7151]

Is there a way to change from kilometers to miles per hour or vice a versa?

[@deanroberson3607]

Any extra steps to initiate tach info? The original does not have the tach so does the new one automatically get the info from same cable?

[@dosari]

will this work if i have a thundermax or has anyone done that by copying data from thundermax ??

[@spensoft]

Perfect video, thank you for posting.

[@Buckethead125]

Hi.Great video I want to buy this item (70900071A KpM). I have the current odometer in miles (original speedo in FLHRSI 2005). When changing to a new speedo will-ECM send the number of miles or kilometers to the new speedo?

[@robcecelja7693]

Thanks for the info, mines doing the same thing, driving me crazy! I now know how to fix it. Thanks

[@rickybongos5877]

Do I have to pin the 3 fuel gauge wires to the speedometer plug to get that to work? Right now it’s in the cap.

[@Dreams2Retirement]

​ @smallengineshop did you make the video showing how to set the colors on the Harley analog speedometer/tachometer? I have been searching, trying to find the color codes. You mentioned in the video that you would post the complete list of the color codes in the comments below the video. I have not been able to find it. Can you help a guy out? I would like to fine-tune my color choices. Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend.

[@outlaw1law2guns16]

Did mine just fine with your help. thankx

[@popsmith8565]

Did your LCD lights go in and out in your calibration period?

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

Awesome video! Thanks man. Now I need this gauge for my switchback

[@thegreatlakespiper3780]

Very cool....been thinking of getting one for my 05 Heritage Softail Classic. With that being said my bike only being a 5 speed will the digital readout still work as in what gear I'm in and fuel gauge ext....finally you mentioned colors for the speedo is it just a complete rainbow of colors to choose from? Thanks a lot for your time and great video!

[@smallengineshop]

The gear indicator and the fuel range won't work on a 2005 Softail Classic. I posted the colors and codes at thesmallengineshop forum. Here is the link: thesmallengineshop.net/smallengineforum/index.php?PHPSESSID=a6ss934o7ssfl6kf468kvo59b4&topic=53.0

[@thegreatlakespiper3780]

OK thanks I appreciate it!

[@rudedg6921]

Awesome video! Very detailed and exact!! Thank you!!!

[@rayhaager8571]

How do you fix left blinker light on the concel

[@manjindersahota4569]

Very helpful video mate well explained 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bcdiver3608]

My gas gauge is not registering on the new tac/speedometer after setup it still shows empty.. Everything else works. I have an 05 night train... Any thoughts?

[@ronzelantini5289]

Great job ! Very well done

[@richardsdesiderio]

Thank you so much. After much mis-information from my local mechanic (who is a great wrench) and also from the local dealer, this video shows me I can easily do this myself. '04 Heritage. Too bad the gear indicator will not work on older models.

[@smallengineshop]

+Truly Anonymous Thanks for watching!

[@DimebagDiamonDarrell]

+smallengineshop Hello man, I was looking your video and I'm needing an part for my bike it's a Deluxe Softail year 2013. My Dash Panel sensor aren't working on dash panel. I need buy a part for my sensor return to work. What is name this part and what's part number for my bike? Thank you!

[@jima5813]

That was great! Keep em coming!

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks

[@whydahell3816]

I found a used one for sale but if it marries to the bike then it cannot be reused correct? Also its this exact one and my bike is a 2013. So that alone should be a problem.

[@tartan_ninja69]

Many thanks, planning to buy on of these very soon....Thanks for sharing :)

[@dougtocchio8173]

Thanks for this Video. you answered ever Question I had. Thanks Again

[@jillgilmer8517]

I changed speedometer back to original and showed the buyer the.actual mileage and also documented this as well and even had it notarized. My question for you is how do I erase the data on the speedometer so that I can download the new bike info.

[@jmygris]

Awesome man thanks so much. I saved cash and time doing this myself after watching this video.

[@smallengineshop]

Glad it helped

[@sangcod]

What if it doesn’t calibrate and does not give an ok? Suggestion?

[@ashleyburk4355]

I have a 99 Softail Standard the odometer does not read and it just shows 0 everything else on the bike still works when I turn the key on the speedometer will flicker I read the codes there are no codes my question is do I need a new speedometer

[@chainz456]

I have a 2002 Heritage Classic wish this one would fit mine. Is there one similar to this that would work on mine ?

[@smallengineshop]

Go to the Harley Davidson website. Click on parts and look up your year and model motorcycle to see what speedometers are available for your bike.

[@davidstitson3937]

Very informative, thankyou 👍

[@arniepries6480]

got it figured out - just disconnected the battery for a minute and everything works again. Still not sure why , but hey it works!!

[@user-bs1cg3je2v]

Can I install this for HD 750streetrod, 2020?

[@stevejohnson1167]

Thanks for the info. One addition - I installed one in my 2010 Softail Custom. Note that my data would not transfer until my switch was in the ignition position AND the "Run" button on the handlebar was on.

[@smallengineshop]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@user-jc8yg2dt8k]

I just went to put in this new speedometer on my 07 Heritage but because I had already put in a new upgraded speedometer in 2008 the new speedometer won't sync with the bike. HD says you can only upgrade from the original speedometer, so because the speedometer upgrade I did in 2008 failed (bike said I was doing 10 mph at 3,000 rpm at a stop light) I can't replace it.

[@cameronbarnhill8624]

Where is a good place to order a speedometer/tach that comes with that cable?

[@stevepulaski4727]

I have a 05 Road King Custom FLHRSI .. I put in a Baker 6 speed and will the fuel gauge work. I want to get this with the tach

[@smallengineshop]

Check out this forum post: thesmallengineshop.net/smallengineforum/index.php?topic=83.0

[@wolfwidow4813]

ok I was sold the wrong speedo and after install by shop I discovered the error. (after bike brought home) they told me to uninstall the speedo bring it in and they'd give me the correct one. All was going fine until I went to do the odometer copy followed your video and instruction page (your video is easier) but I get an error msg that is not in the troubleshooting table. I get "no spd" before I tried to do the data transfer I called the shop to ask if I needed the speedo they made me return and they said no the info is in the bike. Well I don't know about you but I'm thinking no spd means no speedo to copy from. Help please. Already paid them $60 for the initial install not about to pay them again for same job.