OEM Harley Road Tech Electronic Compass NOS Softail Road King Dyna FXST 74445-05
Part #: 74445-05
Harley-Davidson part number 74445-05 is the Road Tech Electronic Compass, a 2-inch backlit digital gauge with a black face.
It is part of the Road Tech instrument line and is designed for non-touring motorcycles, specifically providing directional readings and an illuminated display for night riding
- Diameter: 2 inches (Standard gauge size).
- Face Color: Black with white lettering.
- Display Type: 8-point digital compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).
- Backlighting: Illuminated for night riding; compatible with amber (67589-02) or red (74646-05) replacement bulbs.
- Sensor Type: Uses a "compass engine" sensor that detects the Earth's magnetic field.
- Accuracy Notes: According to Harley-Davidson instructions, readings are less accurate when the motorcycle is leaning (not vertical) or when traveling across large metal structures like bridges.
- Calibration: Requires a 16-point calibration procedure, which involves positioning the motorcycle in 16 directions around a 360-degree circle on level ground.
- Power Requirements: Designed for standard 12V DC systems.
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Wiring Leads:
- Black Wire: Connects to the ground.
- White Wire: Connects to the high beam signal.
- Red/White (or Orange/White) Wire: Connects to the accessory power (switched ignition).
- Required Accessories: Must be used with a 2-inch Gauge Housing Kit and a model-specific Gauge Bracket Kit (such as Part #69487-06).
Fitment: According to the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal, this part is designed to fit the following specific models and year ranges:
Road King Models:
- FLHR/I: 1997 and later.
- FLHRCI (Classic): 1998 and later.
Softail Models:
- FXST/I (Standard): 1999 and later.
- FXSTB/I (Night Train): 1998 and later.
- FXSTC/I (Custom): 1996–1999.
- FXSTD/I (Deuce): 2000 and later.
- FXSTS/I (Springer): 1996 and later.
- FLSTC/I (Heritage Classic): 1996 and later.
- FLSTF/I (Fat Boy): 1996 and later.
- FLSTS/I (Heritage Springer): 1997–2003.
Dyna Models:
- FXDWG/I (Wide Glide): 1996 and later.
Sportster Models:
- XL 883C (Custom): 1999 and later.
- XL 1200C (Custom): 1986 and later.
This part number (74445-05) is for the gauge only and requires additional hardware for a complete installation. Per Harley-Davidson's technical documents, you must also have:
- 2-Inch Compass Housing: Part #68206-05.
- 2-Inch Gauge Bracket Kit: Part #69487-06.
- Electronic Compass Mounting Kit: Model-specific kit required to house and power the gauge.
Please make sure of fitment before buying.
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