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Old 07-20-2021, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
Last week I took a 200 mile trip to Albany and back and my speedometer fogged even worse than usual, making the odometer display completely illegible. That was the last straw.

Today I finally got off my butt, removed the speedometer from the ‘19 Heritage and drilled a pattern of six holes in the underside. I did four around the edge and two in the rectangular section in the center. I reinstalled the speedometer and went on a 120 mile ride. Despite it being a hot day, with several spells of parking in the hot sun then riding, the speedometer never fogged. I’m counting this a tentative success at this point.
Did you take any pics? I have the dash off my '20 Fatboy now since I am getting the 3 dash screws coated Black...nice to see what you did.
 
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Old 07-21-2021, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
Did you take any pics? I have the dash off my '20 Fatboy now since I am getting the 3 dash screws coated Black...nice to see what you did.
I didn’t at the time but I’ll try to post a pic later today. I don’t think the exact location or number of the holes matter, just that they’re there.

A couple of cautions: there is a circuit board very close behind the round area of the speedometer that seems to run around the entire perimeter. Be very careful drilling holes in this area. I used a 3/32 drill in a pin vise so I could drill by hand and feel my way. The plastic is soft and drills easily and when you feel the drill break through, STOP!

As with all modifications, there is risk, and I take no responsibility if you damage something (my lawyer says I have to say this).
 
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Old 07-21-2021, 04:01 AM
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The Screamin Eagle phase 1 speedo glass is the ticket to eliminate the problem.

It's expensive but worth it.
The service department hated the installation so they will try to act like they never heard of it. I had to get rude with them.
 
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I have a service appointment at 9 AM this Saturday to have the warranty replacement installed. It's supposed to be hot and humid, so I will know if it does the trick or not on the ride home from the dealer. I'll post a followup.
 
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Old 07-21-2021, 08:09 AM
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I have a service appointment at 9 AM this Saturday to have the warranty replacement installed. It's supposed to be hot and humid, so I will know if it does the trick or not on the ride home from the dealer. I'll post a followup.
I was just getting ready to call my dealer when I saw this post. I think I'll wait til I hear your report, thanks in advance for doing it.
 
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I don't buy the bullshit statement "they damn near all do that" because they don't ... Fixed it for you 'cuz every one I ever owned did it from almost day one

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I drilled the holes in my 2019 FXLR and it hasn't fogged since.
 
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Originally Posted by jazzkat
I drilled the holes in my 2019 FXLR and it hasn't fogged since.
I would do the same thing if my bike wasn't under warranty. It's going to take time out of my weekend to drive 80 miles round trip to a dealer whose doors I prefer not to walk through, but at least they're having to pay for their f**k-up.
 
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
I would do the same thing if my bike wasn't under warranty. It's going to take time out of my weekend to drive 80 miles round trip to a dealer whose doors I prefer not to walk through, but at least they're having to pay for their f**k-up.
Too right, the more warranty fixes they have to do the more likely they'll be to sort it out in the first place.
 
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
Did you take any pics? I have the dash off my '20 Fatboy now since I am getting the 3 dash screws coated Black...nice to see what you did.

There are the holes I drilled. The bike’s out of warranty, so I figure I have nothing to lose by trying this.
 
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