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Old 07-05-2006, 10:47 AM
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after that big storm i rode in i have condensation in my gauge. does this mean water can get in to tank? maybe its not sealed right?

any ideas?

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Old 07-05-2006, 10:51 AM
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I noticed mine had condensation after washing it the other day....it dissipated on it's own. I can't answer about it getting into the tank but I haven't noticed any problems from it.
 
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Old 07-05-2006, 11:03 AM
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It's common on the sight glass. I also get it on my speedo on cold days. My EVO was the same, had it for ten years and it didn't hurt it. It's not pratcical to make them airtight, air turns to condensate in the right temps.
 
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This moisture in the speedo , fuel guage & indicators is "normal" as far as the MOCO & the dealers are concerned, or "not concerned" as the case may be. If you wash your ride I would advise you lift out your fuel guage & wipe out the well or you can have a rust issue .
Just grab the fuel guage/cap assembly & pop it straight up. It will only lift about 1.5" due tot he wire. Wipe our the well & pop back into place.

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Yup, normal.

 
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Yeah i get it on mine too. But my gas gauge stopped working got to take it back to get it fixed. But not enjoying the idea.
 
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This moisture in the speedo , fuel guage & indicators is "normal" as far as the MOCO & the dealers are concerned, or "not concerned" as the case may be. If you wash your ride I would advise you lift out your fuel guage & wipe out the well or you can have a rust issue .
Just grab the fuel guage/cap assembly & pop it straight up. It will only lift about 1.5" due tot he wire. Wipe our the well & pop back into place.

Cheers,
Luxe
Thanks for this tip!
 
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