What is the "6" on the speedo face for 48?
04-01-2013 | 09:57 AM
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From: Orlando
What is the "6" on the speedo face for 48?
I have searched high and low, google and the service manual, and I still have no answer. My 2012 48 has a light that looks like a #6, all the way on the left. Is it for other bikes that have six gears? I can't believe I didn't get the answer in the very large service manual I bought! Thanks guys!!!!!!
04-01-2013 | 10:07 AM
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From: Stockbridge GA
Yeah its for the optional 6th gear.........you didnt get that? Its only like a $100 upgrade.
04-01-2013 | 10:26 AM
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
It's just there to **** you off.
04-01-2013 | 10:31 AM
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From: Louisiana
A troll job by Harley. I've always assumed the speedo gets used on other big twin models....and to **** you off of course.
04-01-2013 | 11:04 AM
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From: LaGrange, GA
Same speedo combo on the Dynas or was..not sure if it still is. But yeah...nice way to **** every one off, heaven forbid a Sporty with a 6 speed.
04-01-2013 | 11:32 AM
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From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Common part to reduce costs. You have no 6th gear, cruise control, or ABS even if the little speedo has a slot for it.
04-01-2013 | 03:09 PM
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From: Orlando
Thanks guys! Rog48, I bought the bike used.
04-02-2013 | 10:17 AM
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From: Phoenix, AZ
yeah they were used on 6 speed Dyna's but on a sporty if that light ever does come on it is sure sign you have an electical problem
04-02-2013 | 11:19 AM
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From: New Hampshire
What it really boils down to is that the sportsters have a dyna speedo. Haven forbid they made one to indicated 5th gear for us sportster people.
04-02-2013 | 03:40 PM
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From: Pittsburgh
I swung by the dealer today to get some fork oil, curiosity got to me so I checked out the speedos, looks like all sporty's have em now.