Up until they went with electronic . I don't know what year. I think the ratio's were changed in the drive unit for different tires.
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Non mechanical on an FXR works great.
Its just a question of what speed sensor you run. In my case the Delkron trans case had a hole for an oem style speed sensor.
Many of the aftermarket gauges will work with any of the three main styles of speed sensor, it's just a question of how you wire it up. And in the case of these, the gauge supplies power to the hall effect style sensor that Harley uses. The gauge has to be calibrated after its installed, I just used the oem speedo to pace it.
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I use that little sensor with magnet on all bikes with aftermarket gauges of choice.
Not much to see of it when done with care.
Just don ́t use the mounts that are attached to the gauge kit, which can be bolted to the fork or fender mount, they are bulky and look awful.
Simply glue on.
Thin wire attached to the brake line.
Still less obvious than any mechanical tach drive.
On that wheel it was installed that way 22 years ago, magnet had to be renewed (or glued back) only one time during all these years, which is about 15+ years ago.
Brake disc bolts could be used also, but I prefer it that way, since the sensor can be hidden better underneath the fender mount.
Right now doing the same thing on the 88 FXR with a Koso tach.
I like electronic gauges but not with digits, I need them old style with analog face and a needle.
Matter of taste of course, but - Koso and alike also cost a fraction of Dakota (..edit..: ..depends on what type Dakota is used..)
So in my case, I get away way cheeper with stuff I like better to look at (it usually always is the other way round).
Their rpm speedo also is a good match with the early style (Shovel design) FXR fuel gauge that I'm using (connects to the coil).
Don´t know if they have that same tach with miles face, but I'm sure there are other brands priced similar.
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I use that little sensor with magnet on all bikes with aftermarket gauges of choice.
Not much to see of it when done with care.
Just don ́t use the mounts that are attached to the gauge kit, which can be bolted to the fork or fender mount, they are bulky and look awful.
Simply glue on.
Thin wire attached to the brake line.
Still less obvious than any mechanical tach drive.
On that wheel it was installed that way 22 years ago, magnet had to be renewed (or glued back) only one time during all these years, which is about 15+ years ago.
Brake disc bolts could be used also, but I prefer it that way, since the sensor can be hidden better underneath the fender mount.
Right now doing the same thing on the 88 FXR with a Koso tach.
I like electronic gauges but not with digits, I need them old style with analog face and a needle.
Matter of taste of course, but - Koso and alike also cost a fraction of Dakota (..edit..: ..depends on what type Dakota is used..)
So in my case, I get away way cheeper with stuff I like better to look at (it usually always is the other way round).
Their rpm speedo also is a good match with the early style (Shovel design) FXR fuel gauge that I'm using (connects to the coil).
Don´t know if they have that same tach with miles face, but I'm sure there are other brands priced similar.
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That`s the tach I will use, whereas the speedo that I have in the picture up is smaller, which is how I wanted it.
Just perfect face with my early style oem gauges, same sleek and simple (and most important, analog face).
housing measurements are 85 x 68.5 x 44.1 mm (sorry for the metric...) (convert measurements here
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Just perfect face with my early style oem gauges, same sleek and simple (and most important, analog face).
housing measurements are 85 x 68.5 x 44.1 mm (sorry for the metric...) (convert measurements here
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My Tacho is fine, was just hoping to get a speedo without all the bells and whistles to match the original tacho like yourself.That`s the tach I will use, whereas the speedo that I have in the picture up is smaller, which is how I wanted it.
Just perfect face with my early style oem gauges, same sleek and simple (and most important, analog face).
housing measurements are 85 x 68.5 x 44.1 mm (sorry for the metric...) (convert measurements here
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Im an Australian living in Norway so im more use to metric .
I see.... I do not remember oem measurements, but maybe you check out the 85mm version with chrome ring...
This one is 30mm bigger than mine, 85 mm no bells and whistles
Maybe a better fit to the oem mounts.
240 mph is somewhat over the top, but you could still add bigger engine and brakes !
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There's a 140mph version too 140mph Koso
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Signal option, if you do not like the magnet on wheel or brake rotor :
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Harley Davidson Mechanical to Digital Cable Drive Adapter 3 Pin Connector (Wide Plug)
This one is 30mm bigger than mine, 85 mm no bells and whistles
Maybe a better fit to the oem mounts.
240 mph is somewhat over the top, but you could still add bigger engine and brakes !
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KOSO CRB-01S/TNT-01S Speedometer 240 MPH/KPH - Includes a Magnetic Speed Sensor
MOORE SPEED RACING, the south's biggest website retailer of Motorcycle clothing, helmets, parts and accessories.
www.moorespeedracing.co.uk
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There's a 140mph version too 140mph Koso
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Signal option, if you do not like the magnet on wheel or brake rotor :
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Harley Davidson Mechanical to Digital Cable Drive Adapter 3 Pin Connector (Wide Plug)
Betzel is oem, no mods. The cans are Autometer.
I couldn't get the oem cans to work well, and even a set of the new larger cans didn't fit them well. The Autometer cans fit like a glove.
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