HARLEY DAVIDSON Speedo CONDENSATION Fix

Hi guys,
In this video I have a go at fixing the condensation/fogging issue with the odometer on the Sport Glide. It is a well known issue with a few models across the Harley Davidson range, not just the Sport Glide.
Cheers
Roddy
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[@kerrymercer4977]

First want to thank you for your videos on the fogging speedo problem. I too have the same problem with my 2019 softail slim. I used your video where you took apart the speedo that quit working after you drilled it, to drill my own speedo accurately. 2nd I want to let you and others know this worked for me, and my speedo works just fine and no longer fogs up. I live in southwest Oregon so have plenty of humidity. I used your video of the disassembly of the non-working speedo to precisely drill 2 holes in the back of my speedo. Just got back from a 3-day ride on the Oregon Northern California coast with absolutely no fogging at all. Inside the speedo where you drilled your hole, I also drilled in the bottom corners of that center piece where the internals of the speedo are a bit tapered and appears to be room to miss the internal workings. I put 2 1/8-inch holes one in each bottom corner, I also did not allow the drill bit to penetrate any more than necessary to make a small air hole. Not real familiar with how to post, pics ect. on KZbin, but I do have pictures of the back of my speedo where I drilled, I will try to post them. Thanks, sorry it took trashing your speedo but hopefully it helps others as it did me. Without your video I would still be putting up with a fogged-up speedo every time.

[@RidesForDays]

I'm glad I was able to help. I was able to replace the speedo at a reasonable cost so the learning experience didn't cost me too much in the end

[@mrharleypup]

Good vid, I've got a 2005 Softail which suffers the same fogging, and I'm sure it's prevalent in many previous years as well, just one of those 'nuances' that comes with being a Harley owner. Looking forward to seeing how your fix goes.

[@RidesForDays]

Hi, the fogging is a deadset pain no doubt. New video up in a few days after my road-test last week.

[@Wavehead1773]

Thanks for this, I'll look forward to your update before tackling mine 😉

[@RidesForDays]

Here's hoping🤞

[@rogeriofabianoluca3469]

Thanks for the Tip. Im from Brazil and i have the same problem when is SUMMER. In the winter is ok. I will try this. After i gave you a Feedback... Thanks so much.

[@RidesForDays]

Good luck!

[@MrJuniorcandido]

hi , I´m from Brazil and I have fatbot 2018 flfb with the same issue. Could you please share if your action fixed the problem?.. Thanks!!!

[@RidesForDays]

Since I replaced the speedo it has been great no issues

[@user-rg4ww4fe6c]

Thanks my Friend

[@richardlennards7823]

I have the same issue on my 21 heritage but not as much as yours but definitely in the same place

[@RidesForDays]

Definitely a common issue for sure

[@guntherelliot-smith1137]

I've had the same problem with my 2014 FXDWG. I used a LED light along the side of the speedo to determine where the logic boards were located & drilled two 2mm holes on opposite sides to avoid touching the boards. Problem solved. I live in Australia in the tropical north.

[@RidesForDays]

That was good thinking mate

[@kennethehassard5586]

I drilled two small holes in 2018 Heritage and I live in Florida. Drive in fog and rain had not had a problem

[@RidesForDays]

Sounds good

[@NeilFLiversidge]

I have this problem with my 2005 FLHRCI Road King. It's a general thing.

[@lSgtPepperl]

Every comment I see with this problem is with tank mounted gauges. Does anyone have this issue on a bagger with fairing mounted gauges?

[@Shirley-hr8tx]

Yes I’ve noticed that also

[@Punkerage]

Mine had this issue, harley changed it under warranty. 8 months later no issue at all

[@RidesForDays]

Good result 👍

[@groper5]

i drilled a hole in mine and it ended up worse, i rode on a foggy morning and the hole allowed it to collect a lot of water,

[@RidesForDays]

That's no good. Let's see what happens

[@groper5]

@@RidesForDays i also ended up with ants going into hole and running around the speedo and it was only a 1.2 mm hole

[@RidesForDays]

Shit. I'm losing confidence now 😄

[@groper5]

@@RidesForDays but in saying all that i had spoken to someone who said it worked for them. after i tried warming it up to let it vent and putting it in rice for a week with no results i brought a 2022 sport glide speedo and this one seems to be working so far

[@RidesForDays]

How much did the new speedo cost?

[@ekimandersom4478]

Really? The new models still have this problem?

[@RidesForDays]

Mines a 2019

[@ritchieok29]

My 2018 Slim has the same issue, so annoying and shouldn’t happen on a premium motorcycle

[@RidesForDays]

Been happening on them all for years unfortunately. Something most of us just put up with

[@streetsean]

It is annoying to have the condensation but I think I'll live with it until they fix it.

[@RidesForDays]

Probably wise

[@06honda919]

They aren’t fixing it! Been happening for years. HD will replace with same shitty Speedo under warranty and will until warranty runs out.

[@samheninger505]

Keep the hose off yer speedo when you wash the bike

[@RidesForDays]

You can still hose your bike without drowning the speedo

[@wardsmaill8973]

😞 ρяσмσѕм

[@SuperZomp]

I may have the solution. I put two small bags of moisture absorber next to the module. You get these small bags when you buy something, it's in the package... No more fog!

[@RidesForDays]

Let's hope it works!

[@six-pack1332]

Break the glass, remove the broken glass pieces, fill void with epoxy (color of your choice), problem solved. Knowing your presice speed is highly overrated.

[@nollidelddik]

Have you tried this yourself? I thought epoxy got hot when hardening?? and thats not something u want to do to an led screen.

[@six-pack1332]

@nollidelddik No, it ruins the speedometer but it looks pretty and doesn't bother you anymore.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

Piss poor engineering from Harley Davidson.

[@RidesForDays]

Very frustrating that's for sure

[@simongilbert2704]

waste of time replacing it with the same thing , the stupid harley dealers know they are all the same ,, my 19 year heritage is the same ;;

[@RidesForDays]

Yeah I just don't like the aftermarket options

[@allan9584able]

nonsense i did that , made it worse

[@RidesForDays]

What happened when you did it?