Instrument and radio fogging up

ultraclassicrider · #1 07-02-2008, 09:11 PM

I have an 07 Harley Ultra Classic. The window on the radio has moisture on the inside which is fogging it up. Also the speedometer guage and tach guage are fogging up. The other gauges are ok so far. Would replacement of the guages and radio&nbsp\\;for this moisture problem be covered under the warranty. I had an out of town dealer tell me to live with it that its not covered because humidity in Florida is responsible. My dealer in Florida also doesn't want to do anything about it. Any ideas would be appreciated. The front light on the fender also has moisture in it.

fireglider · #2 07-02-2008, 09:46 PM

My gauges also fog up from time to time, usually in early mornings.&nbsp\\; Radio hasn't yet, but I know several others whose gauges fog too.&nbsp\\; I don't think there is any thing you can do, as the fairing isn't sealed against humidity.&nbsp\\; It hasn't affected the operation of the gauges, and it clears up pretty quickly when riding.&nbsp\\; I did ask my dealer service guys and they said it's really common and they can't do anything about it.

ebeattie · #3 07-03-2008, 01:42 AM

07 Fatboy Speedo and fuel gauge do the same thing. Most likely designed with enough seals to keep actual water out, but enough to let air/moisture in. Goes away on its own, no worries.

gee tee · #4 07-03-2008, 05:47 AM

Yup,they all do that.
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Ain't Harleys grand !

Gaffy52 · #5 07-03-2008, 08:09 AM

My old speedo used to fog up on my SB - I don't know if my new combination speedo / tach does yet.&nbsp\\; However I would not have expected the radio to do so as I guess its supposed to be waterproof.&nbsp\\; Still as a previous philosopher said - aint Harleys grand!