Fog in Fuel Gauge

trickydoc · Sep 14th, 2009, 09:28 AM

I have owned 2 Ultras, and both gas gauges would fog up when the humidity was up. All the other gauges are ok, just the fuel. Anyone else have this problem. My Ultras were a 97 and now an 01.

glider · Sep 14th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Common problem with harleys, mostly speedometers but some have had fogging problems with other gauges too. Not much can be done other than parking it in the sun to dry things up.

dtgiese · Sep 14th, 2009, 09:38 AM

I have the same problem on my 01, usually dries up fairly quickly, I was wondering if the seal could be replaced.

Gas Gauge · Sep 14th, 2009, 09:57 AM

yep, as Glider said, not uncommon. I have an '06 E.G.C., fuel gauge fogs as soon as I pull it out of the garage in the morning and it hits the humid air. Thought of a new gasket (or something) myself, but after talking to several mechanics and parts guy's they reassured me it was common, and not a problem.

Now I just consider it a dual gauge: humidity gauge when its clouded, fuel gauge when its not.

time2cruise · Sep 14th, 2009, 10:06 AM

When I picked up my 04 Ultra Classic it had a push button fuel door on it. I hit it accidentally and it opened just a bit while I was riding it home (400 miles). The next time I looked at the fuel gauge it was fogged up. I noticed the fuel door and shut it. It took about an hour to clear up but has never fogged up since.

~~LIRider~~ · Sep 14th, 2009, 10:18 AM

All four of my fairing gauges fog up on my RG, but the speedo and tach so far haven't

Redfish-Joe · Sep 14th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIRider

All four of my fairing gauges fog up on my RG, but the speedo and tach so far haven't

Mine too. I asked a service writer about this problem. He said it was typical but should clear in 24 hours. If it didn't it was a warranty issue. They would keep the bike 24 hours to monitor the gauges.

~~LIRider~~ · Sep 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Joe,
From what I understand, it is a typical problem and there isn't much they can do about it. Pretty sad they can't provide sealed units. I never had this problem even on my good old Brit bikes.

hoghead69 · Sep 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM

My 07 Heritage fogs all the time. after a while the glass has spotted from the inside HD says its not something covered so Im gonna live with it.

03classic · Sep 15th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Mine does it when its humid or there is a good chill in the air.

Sep 14th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#1
trickydoc Warming The Wheels Ride: 01 Ultra Join Date: Aug 2nd, 2009 Location: NorthEast Alabama Posts: 85 My Mood:	Fog in Fuel Gauge I have owned 2 Ultras, and both gas gauges would fog up when the humidity was up. All the other gauges are ok, just the fuel. Anyone else have this problem. My Ultras were a 97 and now an 01.

Sep 14th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,062 My Mood:	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge Common problem with harleys, mostly speedometers but some have had fogging problems with other gauges too. Not much can be done other than parking it in the sun to dry things up. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Sep 14th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#3
dtgiese Start The Engine Ride: 2001 FLHTCUI Join Date: Jul 31st, 2009 Posts: 16	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge I have the same problem on my 01, usually dries up fairly quickly, I was wondering if the seal could be replaced.

Sep 14th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#4
Gas Gauge Contributor$ Ride: 2006 FLHTC/I Join Date: Mar 19th, 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX. Posts: 96	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge yep, as Glider said, not uncommon. I have an '06 E.G.C., fuel gauge fogs as soon as I pull it out of the garage in the morning and it hits the humid air. Thought of a new gasket (or something) myself, but after talking to several mechanics and parts guy's they reassured me it was common, and not a problem. Now I just consider it a dual gauge: humidity gauge when its clouded, fuel gauge when its not.

Sep 14th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#5
time2cruise Contributor$ Ride: 2004 FLHTCU Join Date: Sep 8th, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 87 My Mood:	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge When I picked up my 04 Ultra Classic it had a push button fuel door on it. I hit it accidentally and it opened just a bit while I was riding it home (400 miles). The next time I looked at the fuel gauge it was fogged up. I noticed the fuel door and shut it. It took about an hour to clear up but has never fogged up since.

Sep 14th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#6
~~LIRider~~ Account Removed Ride: 04 Road Glide Join Date: May 13th, 2009 Posts: 77	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge All four of my fairing gauges fog up on my RG, but the speedo and tach so far haven't

Sep 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#8
~~LIRider~~ Account Removed Ride: 04 Road Glide Join Date: May 13th, 2009 Posts: 77	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge Joe, From what I understand, it is a typical problem and there isn't much they can do about it. Pretty sad they can't provide sealed units. I never had this problem even on my good old Brit bikes.

Sep 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#9
hoghead69 New Family Ride: 2007 heritage Classic Join Date: Sep 12th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinios Posts: 4 My Mood:	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge My 07 Heritage fogs all the time. after a while the glass has spotted from the inside HD says its not something covered so Im gonna live with it.

Sep 15th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#10
03classic Community Star Ride: 2003 EG classic Join Date: Jul 7th, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 421 My Mood:	Re: Fog in Fuel Gauge Mine does it when its humid or there is a good chill in the air.

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