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Full Member 207 posts Scuba Full Member 207 posts
Scuba
Can someone tell me if I need to buy a new speedo or can they be fixed ??
the back light doesn’t work any more 
cant see speed at night time
cheers Scuba
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Biggles Junior Member 49 posts
Biggles
How old is your bike?
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Scuba Full Member 207 posts
Scuba
2017 Springfield 
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Croc Senior Member 570 posts
Croc
If it still under warranty (or it is a known problem) I would imagine it is a straight replacement.  My speedo does strange sh%&t in the heat, but getting used to it.. maybe get it fixed down the track (It only seems to happen on weekends when the shop is closed!), having no speedo at night is a more problematic thing!
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Scuba Full Member 207 posts
Scuba
Yea it’s out of warranty I’m told it’s all enclosed and a new speedo is needed 
but $800 is a bit steep 
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Biggles Junior Member 49 posts
Biggles
Have you hassled for some good will warranty. My friends speedo did the same and was replaced. 
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Dr.Shifty Senior Member 1,623 posts
Dr.Shifty
The speedo is a sealed unit but is easily removed - the nacelle comes off with two screws and the speedo is held in underneath by another two screws and a frame. Unplug the wires and you can take it to a speedo repair place. I think the lights are LEDs on a printed circuit board but a repair guy might be able to replace them.

The lights on the red/cream speedo cause problems for lots of riders at night because there is not enough contrast. My Scout had the same problem and it was almost impossible to see it clearly with only a quick glance in traffic. My current bike has the black/white speedo which is heaps better.

One thing to consider with replacing the speedo is that the odometer is stored there and not in the bike's computer. When you replace the speedo you set the bike back to zero kms.

The US Indian site shows the black speedo available as an option at $205 but only through a dealer.

If you are on the international forum you might also find a used one there. There are several who have swapped the red for the black.

And another thought is that Papa Smurf had a prang on an earlier bike and wrote it off. He's the guy who has recently had his new bike converted to a trike. He might be able to put you in touch with whoever ended up with the wreck as a source for a used one at a cheaper price.
Cheers, Kim.

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Scuba Full Member 207 posts
Scuba
Thanks for that Dr Shifty
ill look into it 
cheers Scuba
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