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Dec 15, 2007 | 02:48 PM

Hoffy

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Moisture inside gauges

I noticed a while back after washing my S/G the first time that the gauges had moisture on the insid eof the lens. Thinking of what happened to a few wrist watches from moisture I got worried and called the dealer. They said moisture inside the gauges is normal and not to worry about it. Since than I ignored it and every time I wash the bike it happens, than after a while it goes away. I was just wondering if this occurs on your bikes and if the dealer was snowing me or not to avoid warranty.

Dec 15, 2007 | 02:56 PM

Bond 007

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

Speedometer on my 07 Ultra sometimes gets moisture in it. I have not worried about it since I have been told its a common problem.

Dec 15, 2007 | 02:56 PM

07blackcherryflhx

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

Never had it happen on my 07 SG. I am also a little bit more careful around the fairing when I wash.

Dec 15, 2007 | 02:58 PM

MrHd1

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

Yep it's done it one several of my bikes. The response you got is the official HD reply. I have not had a gage fail so other than a mild annoyance it doesn't cause much of a problem.

Dec 15, 2007 | 02:59 PM

Rhubarb

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

Not a touring, but any time it rains, gets really cold, or I wash the bike my speedo and fuel gage fog up and have droplets.

Dec 15, 2007 | 03:08 PM

will2002

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

86,91,97, and 02 baggers. All had moisture in guages. No long term problems on any of them.

Dec 15, 2007 | 03:15 PM

pop1

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

yep mine fog up

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Dec 15, 2007 | 03:40 PM

titomalu

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

I have an 04 EG Std and the fuel gauge gets moisture all the time. I live in Puerto Rico in the tropics, its very humid so I guess it will always happen !! No problems so far. Thanks to the original poster for posting his message, I was getting worried and thought it was a problem with my bike specifically.

Dec 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM

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Bldr1000

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RE: Moisture inside gauges

Had on 04 Ultra that had moisture in the fuel gauge when I would take it out of warm garage into cold. Dealer said it was made of plastic inside and would not rust or corrode...Bldr