Speedometer Replacement "One Piece At A Time" (Drag Specialties)

[@dirtydondonedirtcheap]

Really ties the look of that tank together. Nice job.

[@a.b1266]

Man I been watching your stuff in random order over the last couple weeks. The "once piece at a time" interlude had me almost spitting out my coffee! Great job, entertaining and informative man. Please keep the content coming! No wonder your channel is blowing up.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thank you, man. It means a lot that folks actually appreciate what they're seeing.

[@greenwoods3331]

You can verify the new speedo's accuracy against your smart phone's GPS app. Looks great, nice job!

[@countrylife9256]

Yep I was going to say the same thing.

[@ABud12921]

Good job my friend, like you said, now it looks complete! Be safe!

[@chrisrestifo7010]

I'm almost finished with my 76. THE BIGGEST pia was putting 5 gallon split tanks on it!!! Had to used JP Cycles " quick mount" welded up on perches. 75FLH dash base with catseye cover. Had to shim the ignition switch, speedometer had cut a window out of the speedometer case so the center light would actually light the gauge.Had to trim the front skirt on the cover the clear upper front mounting points. But hey, I scored a oem original speedo with HD logo and ZERO miles on it. It did come out sweet, definitely worth the effort. I would drop some pics , but YT doesn't let you do that apparently

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Sounds good, man.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I know this is a little late, but maybe you could split a really small vacuum hose and use that for your dash trim. I really liked the "interruption" by J.R. Cash :) That was purdy kewl! As an aside, for those who don't know, you can use a timer to check your speedometer accuracy by holding a steady 60 on the interstate and start the timer at one mile marker and stop it at the next. If your time is less or more than a minute, your speedo is off.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks. Done that already. It's pretty close until I get to highway speeds.

[@caspar0777]

I fixed my thirst speedo in 17 years without. Good for long trips and petrol stations. The one I bought from internet is a small one with only 3 wires, easy to install and works by satellite. Cheap, but very exact and waterproof.

[@joesurfer9754]

Only time Iv ever had a working speedometer on a Harley is from 1986 to 1987. My speedometer cable was still spinning in 1988. I just got a new speedometer but my counter shaft sprocket in 25 tooth which only lowers rpm about 175 RPM from stock in 4th gear 50 mph (That is according to my math not real world measurement). I have no idea how it will effect the speedometer.

[@mikeez5455]

Looks great, nice work

[@ThisOldHarley]

I really like your videos, thanks for making it interesting to watch

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

looks great, nice work

[@ZackFirstPerson]

Nice job man, looks great

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks Zack. Thanks so much.

[@gregorytubbs3444]

The OEM speedo setup looks much better than that aftermarket thing.

[@kingdombusiness4330]

What about the 4 wires on the back I know 2 are for lights one for ground whats the wires that goes right into the back of the speedo?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I assume they're for lights. Never wired them up to see.

[@kingdombusiness4330]

I wish I had a Pic for you the 2 are for light but there is a white and green wire that goes right into the back of the speedo the other wire is hooked up for ground I just can't figure out that green and white strip wire..

[@oleksasirotinin1532]

Thanks for the video! Any chance you could suggest whether one can connect to the electra glide 2010 (j1850) a used matching speedometer (j1850) from other bike (say road king 2010) and do not get a VINERR displayed? p.s. people say it's just a drop in swap, other say - I need special equipment to "merry" speedo with ecm.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Wouldn't know

[@james44mag31]

Just a suggestion, put a piece of rubber hose on the handle of your favorite ratchet so you don't beat on your Chrome and your paint, not saying you do but it gets away from us all at some point in time. Happy trails.

[@davidfountain863]

How do you know if 2-1 ratio or 2240:60 ? Have a front wheel drive

[@SaddleTrampTV]

That's how it was advertised before I bought it.

[@davidfountain863]

Well I would think front wheel drive would be one and transmission would be other I just don’t know which ratio but I did hear you say FL Style 😁

[@ericbroussard4017]

That's funny. I have that exact Johnny Cash T-shirt. Lol..... We sure do have a lot in common.

[@georgejed2255]

Dude. I like that bag at 5:19. Do you have info on that?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Just a generic tool bag I picked up at a local bike shop.

[@garyshinn4626]

If you can seal that tank gap do it, wasps or dirt dobbers, would love to build a nest under your speedo cover.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Tell me about it.

[@mariorichard2163]

HI SaddleTramp, I would like to know if I need a tachometer adapter if I want to install a Drag Specialties Mini Tachometer on my 2003 harley Road King. It has a carburator. Thanks for your help! Mario.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

The best way I know for that is to get the kind where you would run the lead to the ignition side of the coil.

[@mariorichard2163]

@@SaddleTrampTV Thanks man, its appreciated! Have a great day!

[@mariorichard2163]

@@SaddleTrampTV Thank You SaddleTramp. It's much appreciated!

[@brentholcomb6451]

I. Can't get the speedometer out of the mount that ataches it to the chrome yank holder

[@SaddleTrampTV]

They're held in with rubber grommets and e-clips. At least on a harley they are.

[@griffyize]

did you use the existing cable off the front wheel for the fl speedo?..was wondering if their be cable snagging issues..thanks

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I used whatever existing cable I had lying around. Turned out it was the perfect length and had the right connections.

[@jimhayes4000]

Hey man , thanks for your video time and work . I enjoy watching the how to and will it work videos . I have a 1992 Sportster 883 seems to be stock internally with a few outside mods like a visible S&S Super E ,oil cooler ect . Was wandering if you ever put a Springer on a Sportster and your opinion. Again thanks for your work and really enjoy the project work vids . PEACE

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I've never done that, but I've seen it done before. A springer makes a sportster look pretty kickass. Like it's growling at you. I want to put one on mine eventually, mostly for function, but I think it'll look cool too.

[@brentholcomb6451]

Where can I but a double tank for my 08 Vulcan

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Couldn't tell ya

[@richardwhite2460]

20 minutes to find a piece that takes 10 seconds to apply....ya sounds right

[@gregorytubbs3444]

My comment is late too, but. You can pick up some car door protector trim from Walmart. It's like the trim you showed on the other bike speedometer cover. Also comes in chrome finish.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

There's an idea

[@hdrk59]

That was great ...thanks bro

[@carlossicilia2658]

question if i wanted to remove my stock speedo clamp from my 09 sportster can i use the same speedo to mount the gas tank? im buying a gas tank exactly like yours and it already brings a speedo on it but with the wrong miles i would like to have my original miles on it but if its a big deal then I'll just leave it be. justa feq questions when it comes to the witing as well

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Don't believe so... at least not without some serious modifications, because the speedometer I'm using is much bigger.

[@carlossicilia2658]

@@SaddleTrampTV okay so this brings me to my last question. so the gas tank already bring a speedo built into it can i just plug and play into it? and with the computer from my sportster change the odometer on the gas tank?

[@carlossicilia2658]

@@SaddleTrampTV the gas tank is from a dyna 4 gallon tank

[@L2fish]

Mine is 10 mph off on the high side. Also my ignition switch rattles like a bell

[@joesurfer9754]

what size is your counter shaft sprocket?

[@L2fish]

@@joesurfer9754 Not sure. But my speedo is driven off the front wheel

[@wolco003]

LOL! Looks great!

[@GreatEgret]

Where did you get the base plate and dashes? Nice job man! It looks really good. "...or maybe I held my mouth just right." 🤣

[@SaddleTrampTV]

All pieces I bought online except for the one dash that wouldn't work... I picked it from a local bike shop. I got two dashes just in case I was going to have fitment problems. Good thing too. I was 95% sure the base plate was going to fit. The speedometer itself is the only thing that isn't used, which I was surprised that it worked out because the dash and baseplate are late 60's.

[@L2fish]

They sell dash rubber at J&P

[@socialgrinder]

What kind of gastank is this??

[@SaddleTrampTV]

A deal I got off of craigslist.

[@socialgrinder]

@@SaddleTrampTV ok, but what bike is it from? you know it??

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@@socialgrinder It's some sort of aftermarket fatbob tank meant for a sportster application. I have no idea what brand it is though. It was a fixer-upper when I got it.

[@socialgrinder]

@@SaddleTrampTV ok thanks, it s true , it is most likely an aftermarket fat bob for sportster

[@a.b1266]

Instead of a dummy ignition, throw a USB charger for your phone in there! 🤣

[@skyking4501]

Austin Brown yeah I’m pretty sure he’s trying to stay away from anything like that. After all the man traded a 2012 heritage for a 1992 heritage. Even swap. Likes the old not so much on the new.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Actually it's a 94.

[@danielbrumley6482]

looking good !!

[@beardedbiker333]

Hey man, who is POS? I never heard of that speedometer making company before. I like the new one that you have now better. If it breaks at a hundred and thirty also then we know that it is rider error.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

POS is a term of endearment, or something like that. Lol

[@skyking4501]

jason07770 POS means, “piece of shit”. It’s not a speedometer company. Lol

[@joesurfer9754]

To the guy who made this video. Do you have any idea what size your counter shaft sprocket is. How many teeth? (your rear chain front sprocket). Thank you in advance of your reply.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Front sprocket is 23 tooth... rear is 47.

[@joesurfer9754]

@@SaddleTrampTV Did your rear sprocket call for 51 tooth stock? If it was 51 stock, Im wondering how much it changed you speed reading on speedometer having 47 rear.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@@joesurfer9754 No. Stock, my rear was a 48 and front a 21. My reading comes from the front wheel though.

[@maddutchman9218]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevecampbell154]

Sorry I'm not good at this I know this was years ago I have a 100th anniversary Dyna Wide Glide that means the world to me my father bought it for me with my mother's life insurance as a surprise to me heaven ridden my Harley and over a year seems like there's water in the oil pan which makes no sense due to it being air-cooled I respect and trust you I would love to ship my bike to you and have you fix her throwing it out there brother

[@darknitethunder]

I know this information is getting to you a little bit late, but as the Old Saying goes it's better late than never. Drag Specialties also has that rubber trim for the bottom of your Dash that fits between it and the fuel tank. "Plus" You'll never know what your gonna get if'n your holding your mouth just right. LOL. Ride Safe Today, and Ride another Day Tomorrow.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I'll look into that. Thank, man!

[@marshallgregory3750]

Looks like your bars and risers are off a TTbit. First time comment..

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks for the tip.