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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Default Moisture in Gauges
I'm sure this has been covered before, but thought I would ask. I noticed the last two times we have been riding, that after 30 minutes or so. Moisture appears in the upper left side of the tach and speedometer. None of the other gauges have any. My bike has always been parked outside for the past 4 yrs and I have never had this problem. Is this a Florida thing, due to the high humidity or do I have a potential problem.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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I have this problem with my bike. It happens more after being in the rain, or on cold mornings. Try to cover your bike.

Or just accept it as a quirky, lovable, archaic bit of HD character. That is what I do.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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My ride stays garaged but it happens to me as well, especially as the motor heats up in early morning. Doesn't last long but happens often.
 
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That's 'normal'

 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Just my temp gauge does it.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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My gauges did that on my '03 but not on any of my Street Glides for some reason.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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There is no charge for that. Free from MC.
 
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Water cooled gauges.
 
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Ive owned 2 Harleys both garaged and had moisture in the guages on both. It was worse on my Road king than the street glide.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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I get some moisture in my fuel level guage. I garage my bike. I only notice this when the temp is colder and the bike is warming up. Moisture dissipates quickly.

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