150 MPH Speeometer

[billpedalino]

Does anyone remember what year the Sportster speedometer (XLCH) changed from 120 MPH to 150 MPH? My '64 uses 67007-59, but I don't remember which speedo face came with the bike, as I gave the speedometer away soon after I bought it the bike. It was 1968....... Need I say more?
Thanks.

[Perry Ruiter]

67007-59 is a 120 mph speedo. The 150 mph head is 67007-59C. I don't have any Sportster parts books from the 60s or 70s but based on the stylised bar and shield logo on the face I would guess it wasn't used prior to 67 or 68 (the big twin speedo got that style logo in 68) ... Perry

[billpedalino]

Thanks Perry - I have a couple of the 120 MPH speedometers, so that's good news.

Bill

[Sportster Jerry]

you need the 120mph speedo that has the bigger numbers on it. (the early style.) 1964 was the last year to use that speedo.

[billpedalino]

Thanks Jerry...

[Chris Haynes]

you need the 120mph speedo that has the bigger numbers on it. (the early style.) 1964 was the last year to use that speedo.

Like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ORIGI...1%7C240%3A1318

[DaveSwanson]

Like this

[Rubone]

Chris,
That listing is a Smiths Chronometric for a Brit bike. The Smith's used by H-D were all magnetic. The only chronometric item was the tach used on some KRs.
Robbie

[Chris Haynes]

Chris,
That listing is a Smiths Chronometric for a Brit bike. The Smith's used by H-D were all magnetic. The only chronometric item was the tach used on some KRs.
Robbie

I am no expert on them. But I can see that one was mounted to a Sportster.

[Blupacer]

150 Mph

My 1967 XLCH came with 120 mph . For 1968 H-D added 150 MPH. (The Savage Sportster has made necessary a new speedometer which registers to 150 mph) In H-D add in Enthusiast. Also says Sportsters for 1968 the boys get off ...THE MEN GET ON

How I miss the old days of truth in advertising!
STEVE

[billpedalino]

Dave,

I noticed from the above picture that your speedometer appears to have been rebuilt. I had the speedometers for my '47 FL and '53 FLE rebuilt, but I havent found anyone who does Sportster speedometers and tachometers. Who did yours ? Do they do tachometers as well?

Bill

[DaveSwanson]

Bill, My restored speedo is the work of John Bordas, a fantastic job. I am not sure if he works on Chronometric movements. I'm glad you are happy with the tach cable.

[Barry Brown]

Easier To Make A Speedo That Goes To 150 Rather Than The Bike, Maybe They Just Should Have Added A Logo "i Wish I Was A Vincent"

[billpedalino]

Dave,

I'm VERY happy with the Tach cable - Thank You!

I had the speedometers for my '47 FL and '53 FLE and for a freind's '58 FL rebuilt by the Russian guy - Joe N. Somewhat of a 'difficult' personality, but the work looks pretty good. However, two of my friends had work done by Bordas and I was extremely impressed! And I am told that he is reputable, very knowledgable and easy to deal with. I will contact him for the Sportster speedometer and tachometer.

Bill