Speedo problem

adamk · Dec 27th, 2008, 05:31 PM

The bike I recently bought was dropped by someone who test rode it before I did.

In that fall, the speedometer apparently broke. The odometer works fine, but the speedometer never resets to 0. With the bike stopped, it shows something between 40 and 70mph, and goes up from there.

It seems that the speedo is not serviceable. I guess I'm just going to just have to replace it.

The bike is a 2000 xlh 883.

Does anyone know what part #'s will work?

Thanks!

Hobbit · Dec 27th, 2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamk

The bike I recently bought was dropped by someone who test rode it before I did.

In that fall, the speedometer apparently broke. The odometer works fine, but the speedometer never resets to 0. With the bike stopped, it shows something between 40 and 70mph, and goes up from there.

It seems that the speedo is not serviceable. I guess I'm just going to just have to replace it.

The bike is a 2000 xlh 883.

Does anyone know what part #'s will work?

Thanks!

so the seller sold it broke to you, i hope you knocked off the sale price the cost of a new speedo and sensor to replace the possible broken stuff and if it was a dealer why did they not replace thise before you collected the bike?
If it was a dealer i would take it back and tell them it is not fit for purpose?

adamk · Dec 27th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I bought it from the previous owner. And, yes, he did take a $100 off what was already a good price because of the broken speedo.

There are speedos on ebay from $50-150. It looks like it should be an easy fix. I just need to make sure that I get the right one; that's why I'm looking for the part #.

glider · Dec 27th, 2008, 06:39 PM

What's the part number on the broken unit?

Ken S. · Dec 27th, 2008, 07:03 PM

If you unscrew the back plate and pull the speedo out you can see the part#
It will be something like 67037-00b or some such.

I'm sure you can find online the number if you goggle 2000 883 speedo replacement.

RichardS · Dec 28th, 2008, 11:26 AM

When I read the title of this thread I was afraid someone had gone to Europe for a beach vacation!

SledDog · Dec 28th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardS

When I read the title of this thread I was afraid someone had gone to Europe for a beach vacation!

Please say it ain't so!!

As for the OP's problem.. If you can't reset the trip ODO or switch from the trip ODO to total miles ODO, you'll need a new one.

adamk · Dec 28th, 2008, 05:09 PM

SledDog:

The odometer works fine. It's the speedo that won't reset to zero. See Photo #1. At a dead stop, it shows 70mph.

Ken & Glider:

Thanks. I didn't realize there would be a sticker there.

I pulled it apart. Unfortunately, things still aren't clear. It seems the original owner swapped out the speedo unit when he moved to drag bars. And there are now _two_ stickers with different part #'s on the speedo.

The one of the bottom says this. I'm guessing that is the actual part number for what's on there now.

"67406-99A"

But along the side of the speedo, there are two more stickers:

"67037-98B 10/05/05"

"REINSTATED MILEAGE"

I think I'm going to go with the assumption that I need a 67406. But, I'd love a 2nd opinion on that?

70 mph

"67406-99A"

"67037-98B 10/05/05" "REINSTATED MILEAGE"

glider · Dec 28th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Looks like the reinstated mileage was set by the dealer when it replaced the original speedo.

Ever consider this option?

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Ken S. · Dec 28th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I can only assume that either will work.

The 67037-98B is the part number I used to replace the speedo on my '96 883Sportster. Worked fine. Easy replacment for you, it'll be a plug and play.
Mine was hard wired due to having the tach also.

Dec 27th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#3
adamk Start The Engine Ride: 2000 XLH 883 Join Date: Nov 9th, 2008 Posts: 18	Re: Speedo problem I bought it from the previous owner. And, yes, he did take a $100 off what was already a good price because of the broken speedo. There are speedos on ebay from $50-150. It looks like it should be an easy fix. I just need to make sure that I get the right one; that's why I'm looking for the part #.

Dec 27th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 16,822 My Mood:	Re: Speedo problem What's the part number on the broken unit? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Dec 27th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#5
Ken S. Play The Throttle Ride: 1996 sportster 883 hugger Join Date: Dec 25th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 279 My Mood:	Re: Speedo problem If you unscrew the back plate and pull the speedo out you can see the part# It will be something like 67037-00b or some such. I'm sure you can find online the number if you goggle 2000 883 speedo replacement.

Dec 28th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#6
RichardS Contributor$ Ride: 2003 Ultra Glide Join Date: Oct 3rd, 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,131 My Mood:	Re: Speedo problem When I read the title of this thread I was afraid someone had gone to Europe for a beach vacation! __________________ *Did the '60's really happen or was that a dream?*

Dec 28th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#8
adamk Start The Engine Ride: 2000 XLH 883 Join Date: Nov 9th, 2008 Posts: 18	Re: Speedo problem SledDog: The odometer works fine. It's the speedo that won't reset to zero. See Photo #1. At a dead stop, it shows 70mph. Ken & Glider: Thanks. I didn't realize there would be a sticker there. I pulled it apart. Unfortunately, things still aren't clear. It seems the original owner swapped out the speedo unit when he moved to drag bars. And there are now _two_ stickers with different part #'s on the speedo. The one of the bottom says this. I'm guessing that is the actual part number for what's on there now. "67406-99A" But along the side of the speedo, there are two more stickers: "67037-98B 10/05/05" "REINSTATED MILEAGE" I think I'm going to go with the assumption that I need a 67406. But, I'd love a 2nd opinion on that? 70 mph "67406-99A" "67037-98B 10/05/05" "REINSTATED MILEAGE"

Dec 27th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#1
adamk Start The Engine Ride: 2000 XLH 883 Join Date: Nov 9th, 2008 Posts: 18	Speedo problem The bike I recently bought was dropped by someone who test rode it before I did. In that fall, the speedometer apparently broke. The odometer works fine, but the speedometer never resets to 0. With the bike stopped, it shows something between 40 and 70mph, and goes up from there. It seems that the speedo is not serviceable. I guess I'm just going to just have to replace it. The bike is a 2000 xlh 883. Does anyone know what part #'s will work? Thanks!

Dec 28th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#9
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 16,822 My Mood:	Re: Speedo problem Looks like the reinstated mileage was set by the dealer when it replaced the original speedo. Ever consider this option? Speedometer Repairs - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Dec 28th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#10
Ken S. Play The Throttle Ride: 1996 sportster 883 hugger Join Date: Dec 25th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 279 My Mood:	Re: Speedo problem I can only assume that either will work. The 67037-98B is the part number I used to replace the speedo on my '96 883Sportster. Worked fine. Easy replacment for you, it'll be a plug and play. Mine was hard wired due to having the tach also.

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