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5th March 2021
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a swamp/Michigan
Posts: 15,128 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1460C Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: XL1200R Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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I too had problems and replaced crank position sensors. That being said I suspect that many good ones get changed out. I have learned that cleaning the harness connector, located under the engine between the frame rails, can restore good function without replacing the unit.
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5th March 2021
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Rural area in SW Virginia
Posts: 1,087 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Standard Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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Originally Posted by sportsterpaul
I too had problems and replaced crank position sensors. That being said I suspect that many good ones get changed out. I have learned that cleaning the harness connector, located under the engine between the frame rails, can restore good function without replacing the unit.
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I changed mine out "just because" but I kept the original in a parts box as a spare "just in case". I think maybe I'm a hoarder. 
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5th March 2021
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On a farm
Posts: 6,516 Sportster/Buell Model: XL77.2R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Originally Posted by Andym
I'm sure HD outsourced the part and an aftermarket one may be fine. I just don't know. My thinking is to go with HD. I usually call the dealer and ask for the part. if you have the part number that is better yet. Today most dealers don't stock parts for older bikes, but they can get them. So I order the part and wait. It takes a few days to a week to pick up the part. I replaced the CKP sensors on two 2006 HD sportsters I own. The original ones seem to fail around 2-3K mileage. All good since. HD P/N 32707-01C. Cost was about $58 each.
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I heard the dealer use Amazon more often than we can imagine.
They just print a sticker and the installation and make more money than dealing with the moco.
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6th March 2021
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 194 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C - Two Tone Blue Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CM400T Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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If the aftermarket part is reliable, of quality construction and cheaper price. I would go with that. It’s convenient because it’ll be delivered to your door and Amazon’s return policy is pretty decent to. If you have the means to test the one you have to make sure that it’s faulty or not. That would be a good place to start. Cleaning electrical connectors is always a good practice. Forgive me if you covered that earlier in this thread.
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