Removal
Note. The speedometer has backlight LEDs that cannot be replaced. If an LED fails, replace the entire unit.
Warning! To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding.
1. Remove main fuse.
2. Remove reset switch boot from trip odometer reset switch on speedometer housing back plate.
3. Remove two screws and back plate.
4. Unplug speedometer socket connector [39B] from back of speedometer.
5. Gently push out speedometer and front gasket.
Note. XL 1200X: This model does not have a back gasket.
6. Inspect front and back gaskets, speedometer connector [39] and wiring, trip odometer reset switch and wiring and reset switch boot. Repair or replace as required.
Installation
| PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
| HD-45929 | CRIMPING TOOL |
| FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
| Speedometer backplate fasteners: XL models | 8-12 in·lbs | 0.9-1.4 Nm |
Reset switch
1. Push trip reset socket terminals out the front of the speedometer socket connector half [39B].
2. Cut off socket terminals. Pull faulty switch wires out of connector.
3. Push wires ofa replacement switch through speedometer connector (sockets 8, 11) and crimp new socket terminals using CRIMPING TOOL (Part No. HD-45929).
4. Draw terminal back into connector until terminal seats.
Speedometer
Notes:
- XL 883L/N/R and XL 1200V and XL 1200CP/CB Models with Mini Ape Handlebar: See Figure 6-4.
- XL 1200X: See Figure 6-5.
- XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA except XL 1200CP/CB Models with Mini Ape Handlebar: See Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-4. Speedometer components: XL 883L/N/R, XL 1200V, XL 1200CP/CB Mini-ape handlebar: 1. Speedometer; 2. Front gasket; 3. Instrument housing/bracket; 4. Back gasket; 5. Backplate; 6. Reset switch boot; 7. Trip odometer reset switch; 8. Indicator lamp module; 9. Speedometer harness connector [39B]; 10. Instrument harness connector [20A]; 11. Indicator lamp bezel
Figure 6-5. Speedometer components: XL 1200X: 1. Speedometer; 2. Front gasket; 3. Instrument housing/bracket; 4. Back plate; 5. Reset switch boot; 6. Trip odometer reset switch; 7. Indicator lamp module; 8. Speedometer harness connector [39B]; 9. Instrument harness connector [20A]; 10. Indicator lamp bezel
Figure 6-6. Speedometer: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA: 1. Speedometer; 2. Gasket; 3. Trip odometer reset switch; 4. Reset switch boot; 5. Instrument housing; 6. Fastener; 7. Indicator lamp bezel; 8. Indicator lamp lens; 9. Indicator lamp module; 10. Instrument harness connector [20A]; 11. Speedometer harness conector [39B]
1. Install front gasket on speedometer.
2. Threading speedometer harness and connector [39B] through back gasket, install matching tabs of gasket to locating keys in instrument housing/bracket.
Note. If necessary, lubricate rubber gaskets with alcohol or glass cleaner.
3. Orient face upright. Press speedometer into instrument housing/bracket. Wiring must past between locating keys and gasket and through cutout in speedometer back.
4. Plug speedometer socket connector [39] into back of speedometer.
5. Push trip odometer reset switch through backplate. Thread on reset switch boot.
6. Hold backplate in place with reset switch in rectangular boss in back of speedometer and vent hole at bottom. Install fasteners. Tighten to 8-12 in·lbs (0.9-1.4 Nm).
7. Install main fuse.