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Gauge condensation
« on: September 09, 2016, 04:06:16 PM »

2015 CVO limited. Anybody else getting moisture in their gauges? Both my speedo and tach are affected.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2016, 04:27:43 PM »

Common known issue/problem. Did a search on "condensation" and came back w/116 pages of hits w/three of those hits on the first page being...

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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2016, 04:51:57 PM »

I haven't had that issue.  But i haven't gotten caught in the rain, kept the bike outside overnight etc.  So my bike has had a dry, garage environment.

I did have what looked like a oily substance on the inside of the glass of the speedo gauge, and that was changed under warranty.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2016, 05:02:02 PM »

I haven't had that issue.  But i haven't gotten caught in the rain, kept the bike outside overnight etc.  So my bike has had a dry, garage environment.

I did have what looked like a oily substance on the inside of the glass of the speedo gauge, and that was changed under warranty.
It has been my experience it can occur if you take your bike from a cool dry (inside) outside to a high humid environment. The change in temps/humidity can cause it to happen... in all (my) cases it soon disappears.

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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2016, 07:08:17 AM »

Snakepit my 2016 is having both gauges replaced under warranty due to delaminating of the high quality off shore plastic lenses (LOL).  It gives the same appearance as water condensation on the inside of the lenses.  This is another issue there is substantial comments on this form.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2016, 08:21:41 AM »

Snakepit my 2016 is having both gauges replaced under warranty due to delaminating of the high quality off shore plastic lenses (LOL).  It gives the same appearance as water condensation on the inside of the lenses.  This is another issue there is substantial comments on this form.
interesting...I'll mention that as well at dealership
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2016, 10:07:53 AM »

When I was the proud owner of a 2001 Screamin Eagle Road Glide I had gauge condensation in the volt gauge only. Dealer insisted it was normal at which time I requested they replace the other gauges (no condensation) since they must have been defective. That finally got me my new volt gauge.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2016, 10:12:26 AM »

When I was the proud owner of a 2001 Screamin Eagle Road Glide I had gauge condensation in the volt gauge only. Dealer insisted it was normal at which time I requested they replace the other gauges (no condensation) since they must have been defective. That finally got me my new volt gauge.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2016, 07:51:18 PM »

I have had this same problem with the '14 Limited and my '15 CVO Limited.  I had them replaced under warranty on the '14 and the new gauges did the same thing in less than 3,000 miles.  I wrote HD Customer Service a few weeks ago explaining the problem in detail.  Yesterday 9/9 I got a phone call from a Harley Rep. and they issued me a case number to provide to my Dealer when I get them replaced on my CVO.  The dealer should return the defective gauges to Harley for them to analyze and hopefully find a solution to the problem.  It will probably be a few weeks before I take it in to get them replaced as I have a trip coming up soon and will wait until I get back to get them replaced.  I did mention to the Rep. That I would like to know what they determine to be the problem and I emphasized to them that it isn't a moisture problem but a breakdown of possibly a coating on the inside of the glass or maybe oil or a lubricant used in the mechanism of the gauges.  I will post a follow up afterwards and let everybody know what HD determined to be the problem.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2017, 09:29:26 AM »

What did HD ever do about this?  I just noticed the condensation issue on the speedometer side of my 15 FLTRUSE.

Wondering if this has ever been addressed with a fix and/or updated part.   I''m concerned that moisture in the gauge will cause some long term issues.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2017, 01:38:28 PM »

What did HD ever do about this?  I just noticed the condensation issue on the speedometer side of my 15 FLTRUSE.

Wondering if this has ever been addressed with a fix and/or updated part.   I''m concerned that moisture in the gauge will cause some long term issues.

HD has considered this issue  each and every year for at least 30 years I'm aware.  Obviously each year they've decided that condensation and "internal  lens cleansing" must be a good thing; because the gauges just keep doing it.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2017, 03:30:11 PM »

My 2017 CVO Limited has some sort of "schmutz" on the inside glass of the both the speedometer and the tach (I just bought the bike in June and it now has about 4,000 miles).  More noticeable in direct sun.  Doesn't seem to get any better or worse, but it is enough that it bugs the hell out of me....looks like someone forgot to clean the glass before assembly.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2017, 04:11:22 PM »

Warranty.  They replaced mine.  3 members of my riding group with 2017 Ultra's are same way and awaiting replacement under warranty but backordered.  Been ongoing issue for years.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2017, 05:27:26 PM »

No kidding. I've had this happen on most Harley's I've owned at one point or another, lol!
HD has considered this issue  each and every year for at least 30 years I'm aware.  Obviously each year they've decided that condensation and "internal  lens cleansing" must be a good thing; because the gauges just keep doing it.
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Re: Gauge condensation
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2017, 07:14:53 PM »


There is a valid reason for things like headlights, brake lights, and turn signals to not be sealed air tight, and it has to do with the large difference in working temperatures those parts experience due to the heat of the bulbs.  There is no such requirement for gauges, but Harley's gauges have never been sealed as far back as I can remember.  You have to realize that Harley probably pays less than ten bucks for the complete set of gauges, and you don't get sealed gauges for what they pay.  They've gotten away with blowing people off over this common customer complaint for decades, people keep accepting the BS and keep buying the product so obviously it's not a problem.

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