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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Just a quick question, is it normal to see some moisture inside the speedometer? I have a 2005 Softail. Thanks
 
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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The answer is, unfortunately, YES. It ain't right, and HD won't do anything about it.
 
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Depends. Had it been raining?[>:] If not you may be experiencing premature speedometer fluid evaporation. YOU BETTER GET THAT THING CHECKED OUT!

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Just yankin' on Ya! Nah, it happens from time to time on ALL brands of bikes (except of course those that ain't got speedometers[sm=oopssign.gif]).
 
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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The first time I rode in the rain I experienced the same thing. It went away in a few days...

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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I get moisture in all my gauges except speedo and tack. It goes away in a little while.


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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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havent seen it in mine so far.....
 
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Thanks for the info, I will keep an eye one it.
 
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Not in Arizona...

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