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. 
• 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: 

Please make sure of fitment before buying.

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