'55 FL speedo picture

[carlm]

Does anyone have an original 1955 speedometer that has not been opened. I am getting some conflicting information regarding the color of the tenths numbers. Palmer says they are black on white background. I have seen several pictures where the numbers are red on black background. Trying to get to the truth. Thanks for the help.

[carlm]

So nobody has an opinion on this, I find that hard to believe. For you folks that judge these bikes, which version would you deduct points for?

[BEK]

Carl,

All the books and "experts" will tell you that the correct color is black on white. But I own and have seen other '55's with the numbers in red on black. The only common thing about these bikes is that they were all early production '55's. I believe that Harley had leftover speedos from '54 that they used on the early '55's. As to what serial number they changed colors is anyones guess. I talked to a couple of judges about this and they both said that they would take into consideration the serial number when judging.

[carlm]

Thanks Bruce, that does makes sense. I actually have an early number so I think I will go with the red on black. I think it is a much nicer look.

[roofer]

im pretty sure the red numbered tenth one is a different year. I did a lot of research on the 55 and just bought one according to the palmer book . ive seen a bunch of 55 speedos they've all been black and white like the book says .....hope im right just paid 550.00

[D.A.Bagin]

Just like the mysterious 57. I have seen 5 times the number of black tenths to red. Maybe more.