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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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My 2007 Roadglide had the same problem. My 2010 EG has never had any condensation show up in any of the gauges. I guess the EG was not built on Monday or Friday.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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I suggest using a hair dryer on low to evaporate the moisture from inside the glass. Not a long term permanent solution, but it will drive the moisture out that is in there for now, until the conditions that created it in the first place happen again.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Sunshine and dry weather cures it (eventually). I have the problem in both my Softails. SJ Ron
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Sunshine seems to cause it on mine. Especially, as previously noted, if I've washed it. My british cars do this terribly, but they also clear off in the sun in just an hour or two. My RK can hold it for days on end.

I've no idea why moisture is coming up from underneath. It's not like spray is getting in there from washing. Nor is there any sort of sponge hiding in there to hold water.

Might be fixible with either a tiny fan to blow air through the gauge, or perhaps a vent on the top, with a down angled spigot.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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My 07 road king custom usually does it on the morning run.i just park it in the sun when i hit the bar for lunch and then its good to go.problem solved.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Mine does it when I fill my tank up on a warm day. It goes away in a couple of hours. No biggie.....just the nature of the beast.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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This is the ONE instance when the stealer tells you, " It's the nature of the beast" that I would agree. My heritage and my Ultra Classic fog up. If there were a way to circulate heated air thur the housing, that would help.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Who looks at the speedo?
 
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Fogging in the speedo is actually caused by CONDENSED TEARS!
Your Harley is crying because YOU don't ride her enough!

Get out there and make her happy!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by schwangster
Fogging in the speedo is actually caused by CONDENSED TEARS!
Your Harley is crying because YOU don't ride her enough!

Get out there and make her happy!


+1, its also crying because your cheap azz didnt put synthetic oil in it, put Kury parts on it and it dont have a Honda for a stable mate to slap around while you are sleeping,
 
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