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Moisture in speedo.

  • Dags3777
    Dags3777
    5 years ago
    I have just purchased my first HD, a 2004 XL 1200 C. in fantastic condition and 11k kms. The problem I’ve found I’d that moisture collects on the inside of the speed glass. Anything I can do, to clear it.  It’s at the bottom not all over. Cheerz Darryl
  • Oz Dan
    Oz Dan
    5 years ago
    They often do this, even current bikes - well, mine certainly does. If you can leave it facing into the sun it generally clears away.......good luck!
  • zittle
    zittle
    5 years ago
    My 17 FXDLS does the same thing as well. I was concerned about this too when first noticing it but from a lot of people i have spoken to about it, it seems to be a common thing amongst a lot of HD's.. it does clear up and i haven't heard any actual long term problems caused by the moisture in the speedo. Not sure if there has been a recall or what any dealerships have to say about it either. 
  • JFE
    JFE
    5 years ago
    I had it in my 2015 Dyna after a visit to Nth Qld. Goes away. Poor that it happens though. If it really annoys you, maybe try to swap out for an aftermarket digital one or something.
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    5 years ago
    Quoting Dags3777 on 26 Feb 2019 10:24 PM

    I have just purchased my first HD, a 2004 XL 1200 C. in fantastic condition and 11k kms. The problem I’ve found I’d that moisture collects on the inside of the speed glass. Anything I can do, to clear it.  It’s at the bottom not all over. Cheerz Darryl

    my '07 dyna occasionaly gets a bit of moisture,but as said before,a bit of good warm sun clears it.
  • softfat
    softfat
    5 years ago
    My 13 Fatboy has an aftermarket Harley speedo and it does it to. 
    Soft...
  • WideglidingNZ
    WideglidingNZ
    5 years ago
    Quoting JFE on 27 Feb 2019 09:32 AM

    I had it in my 2015 Dyna after a visit to Nth Qld. Goes away. Poor that it happens though. If it really annoys you, maybe try to swap out for an aftermarket digital one or something.

    I swapped mine for a digital one, because my FXDWG was imported from the USA and the speedo was in MPH (it also fogged a little), but now the new digital also fogs, I asked the dealer about it and they replied that if the fog clears I can not make a claim, it pisses me off as sometimes you can't even read the speedo
  • Timmy
    Timmy
    5 years ago
    Haha, and I thought I was the only unlucky one with a foggy speedo... makes me feel better :D
  • Ken in Cairns
    Ken in Cairns
    5 years ago
    Nope mate  mine if foggy quite often.
    I take it off and leave it glass side down in the sun while I clean and polish the bike, it usually is gone for awhile after that.

    Good luck.
    Cheers Ken 
  • Humbug
    Humbug
    5 years ago
    My 15 fat bob is the same. Wonder if I could get off a speeding fine as I could not see the speedo?
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    5 years ago
    The OEM speedos are not fit for purpose and should be replaced if this happens.

    Mind you, owning a TC for a year has made me want my old Evo back more and more.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    5 years ago
    Quoting Smokey61 on 28 Feb 2019 10:06 PM

    The OEM speedos are not fit for purpose and should be replaced if this happens.

    Mind you, owning a TC for a year has made me want my old Evo back more and more.

    What year and model Evo do you regret selling Smokey?.
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    5 years ago
    Quoting Smokey61 on 28 Feb 2019 10:06 PM

    The OEM speedos are not fit for purpose and should be replaced if this happens.

    Mind you, owning a TC for a year has made me want my old Evo back more and more.

    Quoting Far Canal on 01 Mar 2019 09:06 AM

    What year and model Evo do you regret selling Smokey?.

    '86 Softail.
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