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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 01:12 PM
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A couple of my gauges get foggy depending on the weather. Is there a fix for this or do I need new gauges? It's not terribly bad, just the bottom portion. Annoying more than anything else.
 
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Mine do the same..... when I first start and ride, one or two of the gages might fog up. It goes away after a bit, and gages work properly. I would be interested if there is a problem, cure, or fix.
 
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Somehow, Harley has never figured out how to make the gauges waterproof. Fogging is very much normal with them.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 04:39 PM
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Had the same problem on my 14 Heritage. the fog would come and go. So far no problems with the SG.
 
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Originally Posted by Spartanden
Mine do the same..... when I first start and ride, one or two of the gages might fog up. It goes away after a bit, and gages work properly. I would be interested if there is a problem, cure, or fix.
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That's normal for the tank mounted gauges.
 
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That's normal for the tank mounted gauges.
Tank mounted has nothing to do with it ... if ever the term "they all do that" was appropriate it's now ... tank mounted, bar mounted and fairing mounted gauges are all susceptible to this problem .... and I speak from experience
 
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Just get out and ride it.....if there is condensation then your not riding enough....lol
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Tank mounted has nothing to do with it ... if ever the term "they all do that" was appropriate it's now ... tank mounted, bar mounted and fairing mounted gauges are all susceptible to this problem .... and I speak from experience
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