condensation in speedo & tach
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Jack Klarich
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Welcome to The Forum, Try a blow dryer or set it in the sun. Common problem with these gauges
YnotBiker
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Hello and Welcome to the Forum.
Do you have a picture? How did the stain get there? On the glass or under the glass? Is it rust? Rainwater grit? I would try rinsing out the speedo with rubbing alcohol and compressed air. Test a small spot first to make sure it does not remove the ink on the numbers. Get the 90% or better solution cause the 70% can leave a residue.
I had lots of water in the speedo on my Sportster. I'm not sure if it was rain or condensation from the air on rainy days (it was almost always garaged at night). The clean water would not go away without help. I used a magnifying glass to dry out the condensation in the speedo. I purposely found a sunny spot outside, but it did not dry fast enough for me. Just be careful not to concentrate the heat in one place for too long-- one of the numbers began to "bubble". I never had a stain, it didn't sit like that for long.
Good Luck!
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Do you have a picture? How did the stain get there? On the glass or under the glass? Is it rust? Rainwater grit? I would try rinsing out the speedo with rubbing alcohol and compressed air. Test a small spot first to make sure it does not remove the ink on the numbers. Get the 90% or better solution cause the 70% can leave a residue.
I had lots of water in the speedo on my Sportster. I'm not sure if it was rain or condensation from the air on rainy days (it was almost always garaged at night). The clean water would not go away without help. I used a magnifying glass to dry out the condensation in the speedo. I purposely found a sunny spot outside, but it did not dry fast enough for me. Just be careful not to concentrate the heat in one place for too long-- one of the numbers began to "bubble". I never had a stain, it didn't sit like that for long.
Good Luck!
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jimharvey1
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Best way to get rid of that condensation? RIDE THE WHEELS OFF IT! Seriously, if you ride it, the heat from the bulbs in the instruments will dry the condensation. (Plus it gives you another excuse to put your knees in the breeze!)
glazier
Junior Member
I think the OP is talking about the residue left over from the condensation after its evaporated, not the condensation itself. Not sure how to remove that other than to take the gauges apart and clean the inside of the plastic cover.
And I don't know about drilling a hole in the gauges as someone suggested. Go for it if you like, but I wouldn't drill a hole in my gauges on my bike.
And I don't know about drilling a hole in the gauges as someone suggested. Go for it if you like, but I wouldn't drill a hole in my gauges on my bike.
by the way glazier...ya nailed it....(Edit) residue is my issue....hey that ryhmes!!!......did i spell that right???
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Breeze3at
Experienced Member
My Dyna has the same issue/problem. The residue is quite visible to me in certain conditions. In the 90's (maybe still), custom Speedo/Tach backgrounds were popular. Installing them required the bezel be removed by uncrimping. I had 3 friends that had them installed by "professionals" at rally's. All 3 were very sorry they ever messed with the factory seal. Not one person in 20 + years has ever mentioned the stain. I've learned to live with it. My Electra Glide also gets condensation in the gauges from time to time.