I have to agree with B-1B Guy. It really doesn't matter if this condition is normal or not, it's not right! Why would anyone except this on there bike when no one would accept it with their car? If it was your radio would that be expectable?
One hour in the sun or one day doesn't matter. In many parts of the country it's not always hot and sunny and my fuel gage will fog up as soon as the light in the gage comes on. Our summers are only three months out of the year and it often rains in the summer. The condition isn’t exclusive to direct water as in washing your bike either. Just getting caught in the rain will often be enough especially if you come back home and park in the garage where the humidly is high. In my case it’s always the fuel gage and none of the others.
So if B-1B guy had his changed and the problem went away, that’s at least encouraging, but it also points to the fact that there’s a problem which needs to be addressed and resolved. The Motor Co. needs to step up to the plate more. For me this is a cosmetic issue more than function, because I rely on my mile counter and just glance periodically at the fuel gage as a general reference.
But isn’t cosmetics a huge point of contention with most Harley owners? After all high performance isn’t exactly why we buy a Harley; we buy them for other reasons including quality and yes, cosmetics. More owners need to start complaining. Had it not been for owner complaints our Harleys would probably still be leaking oil all over the garage floor. When you pay a premium, you should demand a premium product!