I plan to make my own relocation bracket because the prices are ridiculous for this stuff. I can't imagine it would be all that difficult. I think it looks great and clears up your view.
The autometer clamp isn't very expensive at $17 + free shipping from Amazon. Easy $17, but if you have the ability to make your own, more power to ya! :)
I have this on my Iron. No doubt it looks incredible. Takes away a constant distraction, makes me instinctively know my speed, and I've never looked at a tach. Knowing my turn signal cancelled is the only thing I check for.
It's crazy how everything quickly adds up hey. Top mod there mate, I couldn't do this on my old sporty because I had the 17lt tank and wouldn't be able to read it.
Speedo mount from the 48 doesn't transfer directly over, researched that for quite awhile. It's a rather lengthy retrofit if I recall correctly. Easiest way to get that look is to go w/ the Roland Sands gauge mount, but that was rather pricey! So opted for side mount :)
with the fp3 tuner i notice that i had to go through multiple heat ranges to get a good tune , try auto tuning for 600 miles or so...... cycle gear on colonial has some Built winter gloves for $20 saves my ass on those chilly nights , and they are water resistant!
I have just relocated the speedo but I need to splice as the 2016 883 cables are too short at the split... it looks ace tho with drag bars, short shots, it’s the mutts... sounds awesome too 👌🏻
Love your DIY version. All about saving that money, Did you ever figure out a way to extend the bracket more to see it a little better so you didn't have to lean over to see it? I want to do this but having it in sight while sitting natural would be a must for me. Love all of your vids! Thanks!!
The speedo looks cool, but I wouldn't put mine there. Do to the fact your looking down and left. You tend to lean where your looking. But that's just my view.
This was a consideration when riding after, but have found that you really don't lean at all, just tilt head slightly to the left to see where the needles at, only need a quick glance. Slowly getting used to it.
I was wondering,can I use the sportster relocation kit to my Dyna (06 superglide)? Trying to relocate that ugly tombstone speedo but I’m running out of ideas and this right here looks great...don’t know if it will fit tho...
I've seen speedos setup mid center but more laid down and on the side for cafe style bikes, so I suppose it's up to you, whatever your preference. The bars aren't really close to it, closest thing to it is the front fork whenever turning all the way to the left, but there's like 1/2" of clearance, so all good there.
i was watching and I heard the hiccup and I don't think you can do anything about that I have the vance and hines as well and the fuel tuner but mine is the 1200x but I took mine to the shop I bought the bike from and I told them what was going on and the bike returned to me the same they said everything was good I looked into it and all the code are the same to the shop that I found so if you figure that out please let me know
So before it was where you could see it without having to take your eyes off the road n now it's where you can't see it without having taking your eyes off the road, yeah thats real smart nah keeping mine in where I can actually see it.
+Matty Crisco Until I see red and blue lights behind me, haha. Normally I don't have to look a lot my speed bc you can tell by other cars, but it's nice to be able to double check!
More than likely you can, but I'm not 100% sure how on that model. As it's a Sportster, I'm sure it's similar. I just uploaded a "How To" video here if you'd like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/pJX3tqikN28/видео.html Best of luck!
Frank Muniz I did it on my 2016 xl1200c. It requires more work because the speedo mount is part of the risers so I ditched the ugly ass stock risers and put on some biltwell trio risers instead. The idiot lights on the 1200c don't fit on any of the clamps or speedo mounts though so you'll need to change to the other sportster idiot lights. I just kept the stock ones and zip tied them to the bottom of the speedo mount for now until I get a new riser top clamp and new lights. Hope that helps
I plan to make my own relocation bracket because the prices are ridiculous for this stuff. I can't imagine it would be all that difficult. I think it looks great and clears up your view.
The autometer clamp isn't very expensive at $17 + free shipping from Amazon. Easy $17, but if you have the ability to make your own, more power to ya! :)
BLOCKHEAD Daaanngg! I haven't seen one that cheap lol. Maybe I'll get one after all!
I have this on my Iron. No doubt it looks incredible. Takes away a constant distraction, makes me instinctively know my speed, and I've never looked at a tach. Knowing my turn signal cancelled is the only thing I check for.
It's crazy how everything quickly adds up hey. Top mod there mate, I couldn't do this on my old sporty because I had the 17lt tank and wouldn't be able to read it.
I would find it strange down there on the side but hey why not . My sporty is a 1200 C so the speedo is lower under the bar kinda .... Take Care
I like it. Drag bars would look sick. It's what I have on my breakout. I love it.
Thanks man. Been looking into some drags, probably soon!
It does clean up that look. I agree, new bars could be in order. Speedometer is preference as long as it doesn't affect your riding do that shit dude!
Looks good glad u like it. can't wait for the next vid.
That is a nice clean look but I think I would have got the Speedo mount from a 48, I would miss the speedo being in the middle to much
Speedo mount from the 48 doesn't transfer directly over, researched that for quite awhile. It's a rather lengthy retrofit if I recall correctly. Easiest way to get that look is to go w/ the Roland Sands gauge mount, but that was rather pricey! So opted for side mount :)
I forgot you have to grind a lot from the back to fit those and thats why I didn't go that route.
looks sweet man
Got drag bars and decided to do this too only my wires are too short.
Love the speedo relocation and some drag bars would be peeeeeeeerfect. Do it!
+StrangerOfficial Thanks man! Yeah I'm definitely leaning toward some drag bars, we'll see!
with the fp3 tuner i notice that i had to go through multiple heat ranges to get a good tune , try auto tuning for 600 miles or so...... cycle gear on colonial has some Built winter gloves for $20 saves my ass on those chilly nights , and they are water resistant!
Yeah I need to leave the FP3 on the bike for a bit, I just always forget to take it with me and connect it up!
speaking of joker machine, i just picked up an intake from them.. super sick
I have just relocated the speedo but I need to splice as the 2016 883 cables are too short at the split... it looks ace tho with drag bars, short shots, it’s the mutts... sounds awesome too 👌🏻
Your videos are awesome Blockhead and that's from all the way down in Durban South Africa.
Love your DIY version. All about saving that money, Did you ever figure out a way to extend the bracket more to see it a little better so you didn't have to lean over to see it? I want to do this but having it in sight while sitting natural would be a must for me. Love all of your vids!
Thanks!!
So I ordered the same side mount bracket and my guage lights don't fit at all, they're way to short.
The speedo looks cool, but I wouldn't put mine there. Do to the fact your looking down and left. You tend to lean where your looking. But that's just my view.
This was a consideration when riding after, but have found that you really don't lean at all, just tilt head slightly to the left to see where the needles at, only need a quick glance. Slowly getting used to it.
BLOCKHEAD as long as your not targeting where your looking that's good
For a better location on the speedo I put mine on the front fork.
Go to a video my 883 let me know what you think.
+Thomas Stewart I'll be sure to check that out. I've seen them in the front forks before, looks good. No issues with clearance?
There was no issues with clearance
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I ride with Justin regularly.
Nice, next time you see him, go up and say "Deuces!" really loud and throw 2 fingers in his face for me, haha
I live in SATX too
I was wondering,can I use the sportster relocation kit to my Dyna (06 superglide)? Trying to relocate that ugly tombstone speedo but I’m running out of ideas and this right here looks great...don’t know if it will fit tho...
Hey, awesome channel and I’m a long time subscriber. Quick question - do you know if you can relocate the speedometer on a 2016 Roadster like this?
Unfortunately, the 883 relocation kit does not work for the 48 😞
Did you need to add/extend wires for speedo????
Makes it easy to hide the speedo in videos ..... :O
Sorry, not a fan of the speedo down there. Beautiful thing is- it is your bike and if you're happy then it's all good.
It's good if you don't want to know how fast you're going
Isn't that speedo location set up for caffe style bars? It is trick though .
I've seen speedos setup mid center but more laid down and on the side for cafe style bikes, so I suppose it's up to you, whatever your preference. The bars aren't really close to it, closest thing to it is the front fork whenever turning all the way to the left, but there's like 1/2" of clearance, so all good there.
Right on .... that's what it's all about making it your style !
i was watching and I heard the hiccup and I don't think you can do anything about that I have the vance and hines as well and the fuel tuner but mine is the 1200x but I took mine to the shop I bought the bike from and I told them what was going on and the bike returned to me the same they said everything was good I looked into it and all the code are the same to the shop that I found so if you figure that out please let me know
I wonder if the new digital speedo from the street bob can be retrofitted on the sportster?
Do you see a lot of your knees now?
dude, im in orlando near hunters creek looking for other harley riders to ride with. -Erick
@baggerbro I’m around the area as well just got an iron 883 . Lemme kno bro
I couldn't cope with it mounted on the side like that....
So before it was where you could see it without having to take your eyes off the road n now it's where you can't see it without having taking your eyes off the road, yeah thats real smart nah keeping mine in where I can actually see it.
That's a real cool opinion man. Glad you made sure to add it!
I use mine too frequently but does look clean. How does it look from the side; does it detract from the tank lift space? Also pics?
+MrHasie Doesn't detract from tank lift space at all, sets nicely on the side. Pics on Instagram! instagram.com/BlockheadMoto 👍🏼
did you ever get used to the speedo down there? did it become natural toook at ti there?
Didn’t normally have to look at it bc you pick up a feel for how fast you’re going. I’d barely have to glance over to see it though.
Ahh who cares if you can see it...lol. Just roll as fast as you wanna man...we don't need no stinkin gauges!
+Matty Crisco Until I see red and blue lights behind me, haha. Normally I don't have to look a lot my speed bc you can tell by other cars, but it's nice to be able to double check!
I really want to do that to my bike but not sure if I can? I do have a 2015 Sportster XL 1200C
More than likely you can, but I'm not 100% sure how on that model. As it's a Sportster, I'm sure it's similar. I just uploaded a "How To" video here if you'd like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/pJX3tqikN28/видео.html
Best of luck!
Frank Muniz I did it on my 2016 xl1200c. It requires more work because the speedo mount is part of the risers so I ditched the ugly ass stock risers and put on some biltwell trio risers instead. The idiot lights on the 1200c don't fit on any of the clamps or speedo mounts though so you'll need to change to the other sportster idiot lights. I just kept the stock ones and zip tied them to the bottom of the speedo mount for now until I get a new riser top clamp and new lights. Hope that helps
could a i put 2 gauges one for rpm?
i have a 98 sportster with clip ons. lmao
Now your intro doesn't match anymore ;P
lol! One of the first things I thought of tbh. Needs updating! Hopefully I can get some new footage soon! :)
BLOCKHEAD You should keep this general idea though. It's awesome.
Thanks man, will do!
Drag bars equals cramped hands