How to Calibrate a Harley Speedometer

Calibrate your Harley speedometer to make sure you stay within the speed limit.

Harley-Davidson is a leading American motorcycle manufacturer; the company was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the early 1900s. Known for it's low-seated design and it's boisterous rumble, the heavyweight motorcycle is designed for mid-speed cruising. The Harley-Davidson company has a large and enthusiastic consumer base, and is one of the best-selling motorcycle brands in the country.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Needle Nose Pliers
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Speedometer drive gear

1. • 1

     Test your speedometer by driving past laser radar-monitors with a visible readout. These monitors are often located in high-traffic residential neighborhoods or school districts. Determine if your speedometer reading is accurate or faulty.

   • 2

     Visit or call your local Harley-Davidson dealer, and provide the representative with your motorcycle's model information. The company usually carries the the proper speedometer drive gears to calibrate your particular Harley

   • 3

     Remove the speedometer's faceplate off with a flathead screwdriver. Remove the speedometer from the housing unit in the Harley dash. Use the needle nose pliers to remove the retaining clip. Take out the broken speedometer drive-gear, and set it aside.

   • 4

     Place the new speedometer drive gear in the speedometer housing. Reinstall the retaining clip, place the speedometer housing-unit back in the Harley dash and reinstall the face plate.