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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 08:46 AM
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how to remove condensation from under the speedometer lens
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 08:48 AM
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I had the same problem with my previous Fatboy. For what it's worth, I asked an HD tech how to get it out. He said: "You can't."
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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More trouble than it's worth
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 09:13 AM
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You and everyone else, seems to be a thing with Harley's usually disappears eventually for a while when your bikes left in the sun for a while, doesn't seem to do any harm just annoying.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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thank you. very helpful but does look like a lot of trouble. I am leaving it alone and hope it will equalize and next time be more careful when I was the bike
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 09:37 AM
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Leave it out in the sun... You need to add a signature line for your bike similar to mine...And welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia.
 
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Leave it out in the sun... You need to add a signature line for your bike similar to mine...And welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia.
This is a common Harley problem. Has been for a very long time. Even though leaving it out in the sun does usually help dry it out, the inside of the glass becomes stained after a short period of time from constant wet dry cycles. The aftermarket gauges such as Dakota Digital, Autometer etc don't do this. They are sealed.
 
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My 2018 Fat Bob gauge just started building condensation after three months. I'm having it replaced under warranty
 
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My 2018 Fat Bob gauge just started building condensation after three months. I'm having it replaced under warranty
Same problem here.. getting tons of condensation and droplets of water in mine.
 
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My 2009 heritage does the same thing. For the money these things cost it shouldn't happen in my opinion!
 
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