Speedo Fogging up?
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Dont spazz on it,, it will dry out after a while when the sun hits it.
Thinking back, mine did it mostly in the first yr or two.. but I rode in the rain a lot back then.
Don't remember that last time its done it, its been several yrs at least now since it has.
I seldom ride in the rain anymore and she sits in a heated/Air-Cond garage at rest, so I'd think that must help keep it from fogging up,
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Thinking back, mine did it mostly in the first yr or two.. but I rode in the rain a lot back then.
Don't remember that last time its done it, its been several yrs at least now since it has.
I seldom ride in the rain anymore and she sits in a heated/Air-Cond garage at rest, so I'd think that must help keep it from fogging up,
/
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From: Nowhere
Dont spazz on it,, it will dry out after a while when the sun hits it.
Thinking back, mine did it mostly in the first yr or two.. but I rode in the rain a lot back then.
Don't remember that last time its done it, its been several yrs at least now since it has.
I seldom ride in the rain anymore and she sits in a heated/Air-Cond garage at rest, so I'd think that must help keep it from fogging up,
/
Thinking back, mine did it mostly in the first yr or two.. but I rode in the rain a lot back then.
Don't remember that last time its done it, its been several yrs at least now since it has.
I seldom ride in the rain anymore and she sits in a heated/Air-Cond garage at rest, so I'd think that must help keep it from fogging up,
/
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From: Nowhere
Ha this will prove this theory. Thanks for sharing this
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Joined: Sep 2015
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From: East Tennessee
Same here, 2016 LRS fogged up since brand new and I have never got the gauges wet. Ocasionally clears up but then rite back. They don't drip and run like the post above, just fog up. If not rideing for a few days fog seems to leave.
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Overland Park, ks
Every Harley I have owned in the last 10 years has done it, EXCEPT my 2011 FXDC, and I suspect the only reason it didn't was probably because I only owned it for One year, and it went into the garage most every night. My FXSTC was the Winner by a bit.....my FLS is second runner up....
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Germany
Same was happened with my ride. The dealer changed it for free as a guarantee case during the service for a new version from 2020. Never happened again.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Central Indiana
My 2019 Lowrider had this issue. I was at the dealership several times and talked about this with the service department. I called the 800 number for Harley and they opened a case number for me. They asked for multiple pictures. I got tired of dealing with them, watched the YouTube video about it, and drilled the 1/8 inch hole in the back. It took about 10 minutes start-to-finish. Mine hasn't fogged up since.
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From: San Diego, CA
I know this is an old thread, but I have to ask... aren't the newer tank/console mounted speedometers vented.... ??
Both my 2001 Springer and my 2003 Heritage have vented speedos, and I've never had an issue with fogging...
Both my 2001 Springer and my 2003 Heritage have vented speedos, and I've never had an issue with fogging...
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