Condensation in Gauges ?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: NW Suburburbs of Chicago
My dealer (Chicago HD) gave me the same information that the MoCo will not cover it. I believe them since they have been VERY good about fixing all my other concerns and even fixing items I didn't think were a problem (Under the extended warranty). It only happens right after washing the bike so I am not going to get crazy about it.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Penna
What does it say about the warranty? That they refuse to pay to replace millions of gauges that still work but have a little condensation. Most Harley owners are way too **** about their bike. Theres nothing wrong with that but don't expect someone else to pay to keep it pretty for you.
Mine do it too but i just don't care.
Mine do it too but i just don't care.
Stage II
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Colorado Springs
gauge seal..
I had it in the fuel gauge for a few years untill it finally distroyed the gages electronics. Bought a new one and set it in a jar of dessicant for a week and then covered the back with silcone rubber. That cured that.
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Road Captain
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From: Penna
That is actually my main concern as to what is going to happen to the gauges down the road from all the moisture.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Melbourne, Florida
like most of these responses, mine fog as well and clear after a few minutes of riding. Seems after the warranty runs out so will the functionality of the gauge and your next nickle will be spent on a new guage.
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The fuel gauge on my Road King fogs up, and the speedo on my softail gets moisture in it. After I ride a few minutes it's gone and I forget about it, but I did ask the dealer and same thing, it's not covered and a new one will do the same thing anyway.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Augusta, GA
Get used to it and don't sweat the small stuff. If you want to spend the bucks
to replace guages with another brand, you may correct the problem. But if you replace with the same guages it will happpen again. Or you could just park it in the house in the air conditioning and it will never happen again.Just hard to ride very far.
to replace guages with another brand, you may correct the problem. But if you replace with the same guages it will happpen again. Or you could just park it in the house in the air conditioning and it will never happen again.Just hard to ride very far.
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Novice
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Windsor Ontario Canada
Don't laugh, I dropped my cell phone in the pool and the chick at the store told me to put it in a bag of white rice. The rice will suck up the moisture she said. I did it and it worked. Go figger.