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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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I get a partly misted up speedo when it's sunny and warm (at the bottom of the dial). Anyone else get this? Is there moisture inside causing this or do they all do it?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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mine does it to on my Night Train also on my fuel gauge. I fogiered with some of our hot weather if there was moisture in there it should all be gone by now but it still happens
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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I barely notice it, but I notice it more on cold mornings. It's always done this.. I figure the gauge must have a drain somewhere, otherwise it would build up until it turns in to an aquarium.

Just a quirk of our bikes, I guess.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Mine does it for a few days if I get caught in the rain. No big deal, but I would think it will rear it's ugly head some day. Gauges don't like moisture inside.
 
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And I thought mine was the only one that did that.
 
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Mine gets condensation inside on occasion too. Has done it since new and it is garage kept when not being ridden. Ususlly resolves on its own in my case.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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Happened a couple times but really haven't given it much thought. As humid as it is here in Florida I thought maybe that was it but looks like it's happening in other places as well.
 
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Happens to me rain or not, especially with the warm days and cool nights. Mine is garage kept as well. It does eventually clear up.
 
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Mine does it now and then and sometimes worse than others. One day it was very bad.
 
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My wife's 02 always got condensation in it. Last month the needle stopped moving. I am thinking it is a result of the moisture causing corrosion on the circuit board.
 
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