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Old 07-08-2006, 02:53 PM
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If I do a front end swap, I will go w/ diff bars and risers too. What to do about the speedo? I hate the riser on my '05. Any help would be great! Thanks
 
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Default RE: front end swap.what about the speedo?

If you are looking to go with a straight riser rather than the curved one put on in 04 look at the 03 riser. Speedo would still work I believe.
 
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Default RE: front end swap.what about the speedo?

What model do you have?
 
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Default RE: front end swap.what about the speedo?

i found a setup on ebay that mounts to you lower fork leg works and looks nice too

[IMG]local://upfiles/8549/F5F6FCAEC8724B7DBF3F80EDA386D0A2.jpg[/IMG]
 
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i found a setup on ebay that mounts to you lower fork leg works and looks nice too

[IMG]local://upfiles/8549/F5F6FCAEC8724B7DBF3F80EDA386D0A2.jpg[/IMG]

2005 1200 custom
 
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Default RE: front end swap.what about the speedo?

sorry I quaoted the wrong reply...anyways it is a 2005 1200 custom. Anyone have pics of a straight riser like the '03's on an 04-05??? Or does anyone know this works for sure?
 
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Default RE: front end swap.what about the speedo?

i know the aftermarket sells guage buckets to install your speedo (which is electric, not cable), you can mount it to the bars between risers. or you can get all custom crazy and mount it with a guage housing and a custom bracket hung off the top of the motor, or down near the frame tube. ive seen people put speedos in all kinds of places. you just have to re-route your speedometer wires, they should be long enough to go almost anywhere. the harness plugs up under the gas tank, so figure the distance from there to the top of your handlebars, figure from there.
 
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