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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Default Slim speedometer condensation

I keep getting condensation inside the speedometer so I finally decided to bring it in to my local HD service dept to have it looked at under warranty and was told that its normal and would not be replaced unless I could no longer see the speedometer ? Has anyone experienced similar issue like this ?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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It was like that on the very first Softail way way back. You know Harley, they try to limit change.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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delete. double post.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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I've seen it maybe only once or twice and then just slightly.
10 minutes in the sun and it was gone.
I now wrap plastic over it and secure with a rubber band during washes.
Same with the tank fuel gauge.
Hasn't reappeared since.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Right after I had my washed at the shop, I saw some moisture on the lens. It was during the summer and after riding in the Texas sun for a few hours, it went away and I've never seen it again.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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I've owned Softail, Touring, and Dyna models, and the gauges on all got condensation, both large and small gauges. It's just another thing that makes a Harley unique....And no, they won't do anything to correct it... tomp dd50
 
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