IMO, until HD makes a totally sealed go fast gauge the fogging and moisture will continue
After sitting in the garage, mine will fog for about a mile here in FLA
The speedo is cool to the touch, the ambient air is hot and humid go figure
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IMO, until HD makes a totally sealed go fast gauge the fogging and moisture will continue
After sitting in the garage, mine will fog for about a mile here in FLA
The speedo is cool to the touch, the ambient air is hot and humid go figure
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Hi JackMine never fogs....at least not that I can see. I know that doesn’t mean moisture doesn’t get in there. Mine has permanent marks in the anti fog coating on the inside glass. It’s annoying and unsightly but otherwise not an issue.
2016 Triglide Vivid Black (Black Bear).
Carol, I would try your dealer one more time
They may Good Will it for you
I expected TOO much from HD I guess
I have had problems with all
my bikes speedos
Once a bit of moisture gets in it is pretty much over IMO
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
My FW, after coming out of my cool garage & into the sun, will develop a small amount of condensation, for what seems to be a few hours and then it seems to burn off.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Originally Posted by MDO
Mine does the same.
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Do you think this is just a bonus feature that the MoCo is not charging us for?
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Dont tell, everyone will want theirs to look like oursDo you think this is just a bonus feature that the MoCo is not charging us for?
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
My 17 TRI has the drool not fog, HD to date has no fix, I am on a list to get it replaced.
2019 Red and Silver Tri Glide
The fact this is happening to more than 1 model ( Different P/N speedometers) would indicate it's a problem with their assembly/build process IMO.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Been a problem on ALL my bikesThe fact this is happening to more than 1 model ( Different P/N speedometers) would indicate it's a problem with their assembly/build process IMO.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
My Freewheeler does this also. Always clears up but takes awhile sometimes.
Sunman
What I'm talking about is not condensation that can evaporate or burn off. It's more like a car window would look if you shook a can of soda, opened it, it sprays on your window and you never cleaned it. You can see thru it but it's distorted...
I wonder if your version of the problem is just a Tri-Glide problem? I definitely don't have what your describing on my FW. All my condensation is right over the LCD display on my speedo & usually clears within 2 hours.
I would do what you mentioned & wait till the last part of my warranty.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
You have "fog" , the "drool" is a different animal. It does not go away. Dealer told me it is something HD tried to seal the unit, but has created another problem. They have replaced mine, under warranty.
Anybody know if this is just the stock gauges? I had one replaced under warranty but it’s happening again. If I upgrade will I have the same issue?
2016 Triglide Vivid Black (Black Bear).
That is a good question Carol
I dunno, I do know this is NOT a new problem with HD gauges of any kind
All my bikes I bought new since 88 have done this
I had a 1980 FLH with a Drag Specialties Go fast gauge that stayed clear but that was a long time ago
I believe Stewart Warner was the maker for DS
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
This is what I'm talking about.
Both my speedometer and tachometer are having this issue.
I have had at least 8 new Harleys, & this is the first that had "drool". All the others had "fog" that would clear up after riding a few miles. The "drool" DOES NOT clear. This is a NEW problem. Nice picture of it in above post. Dealer said this is first this has happened & told me what was different, & it would not go away like in previous years "fog".
My '06 Deluxe and '08 Heritage did not show this problem, but those were different animals. Both my '14 and '17 TriGlides have this same problem. Not extremely severe, but noticeable, and it is not condensation, but sort of an oily deposit. I will have this one replaced under warranty.
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I have over a year left on factory warranty, Will wait till the end of it to get it replaced.
2019 Red and Silver Tri Glide
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