Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Speedometer problems in the rain

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2009 | 10:11 PM
  #1  
02Ultra EG's Avatar
02Ultra EG
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Default Speedometer problems in the rain

Was out on a ride last Sunday and got caught in some cold rain, rain in Colorado is always cold. Anyhow, as it started to rain harder I notice the engine would not idle and the speedo was only reading about 20 mph when I know I was doing 40+. Then the speedo would bounce around but never read right. As the rain stopped the speedo and idle came back for a short time. Finally the speedo quit completely. Well, I the bike out a couple of days later after it had dried out an the speeo and idle were fine. Anyone had this issue before. I have ridden in the rain many times and never had a problem before.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JHL-ShinySideUp
Dyna Glide Models
4
Jun 25, 2011 02:35 AM
Fatbob usmc EOD
Dyna Glide Models
16
Dec 28, 2010 07:02 AM
PoorBoy
Softail Models
5
Sep 10, 2007 01:14 PM
MyClassic09
General Harley Davidson Chat
6
Jul 15, 2007 09:23 AM
cws176
Sportster Models
2
Jun 1, 2007 01:33 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE