Got moisture inside my glass on the tac.

[wayzalot]

Washed the bike this morning and got moisture inside the glass on the tac.  99 Ultra.  Alway get a little moisture inside the gas guage but it dries out quickly.  Never before got it in the tac.  I rode all day and it didn't dry out.  When I got home I used a blow dryer, very carefully and it dried out.  My question is, how can I fix this leak?  81,000 miles with a dry tac and now 150 with a wet one.  I only use garden hose pressure.  Never a high pressure car wash.

[N-gin]

Do these have a drain? Or breather on them?

[davekd7ds]

I don't think you have a leak. I think the cool water on your instrumentation is causing moisture inside the gauge to condense. I have the same problem in Arizona (although it dries out a lot quicker!) and also experienced it in the Midwest.

As far as I can figger out, there's no cure. If someone has more info, I'd like to hear it, too!!! ***That also applies to water/moisture/condensation in running lights ans fender lights, etc, after a good wash***

DS

[wayzalot]

It was a lot of moisture to be condensation.  I think it is a leak.  It never happened before and it only happened in the tac not the speedo.

[tdkkart]

 You have a 99 Ultra and this is the first time you've seen this in any of your gauges??
The only thing I'd be concerned about is that your luck has apparently run out. The rest of us have been experiencing this
in the slightest of damp and/or humid conditions for years.

After a "good" wash?? These things are motorcycles, not only are they not submarines, they're not boats either, and shouldn't be considered
even remotely waterproof.
 I RARELY wash a street bike other than a quick dust-off rinse from a distance. There are plenty of cleaning products out there that remove
the tough stuff without water and without damage.
 I cringe when see someone washing a bike with a 1500+psi power washer, completely unaware of the damage they are doing.

[marc]

Condensation...Always had it...

[76shuvlinoff]

On some gauges with a plastic lens I have resorted to poking a small red hot paper clip through the lens at the lowest point. It helps the condensation and hasn't seemed to hurt a thing. You can always reseal it if so inclined.

[wayzalot]

You have a 99 Ultra and this is the first time you've seen this in any of your gauges??
The only thing I'd be concerned about is that your luck has apparently run out. The rest of us have been experiencing this
in the slightest of damp and/or humid conditions for years.

After a "good" wash?? These things are motorcycles, not only are they not submarines, they're not boats either, and shouldn't be considered
even remotely waterproof.
 I RARELY wash a street bike other than a quick dust-off rinse from a distance. There are plenty of cleaning products out there that remove
the tough stuff without water and without damage.
 I cringe when see someone washing a bike with a 1500+psi power washer, completely unaware of the damage they are doing.

Point taken.  I never use a pressure washer but starting today I wont even use water on the insturment panel.  Got away with it for many years but you make a good point.  Thanks  Hopefully I can get the tac to dry out. 

[moose]

if you go to the dealer with a dry guage they will probably replace it they are supposed to have moisture in them that is normal

[tdkkart]

Hopefully I can get the tac to dry out.

Here's how I've always fixed it:
Throw your leg over the bike, fire it up, ride like hell. The heat from the light bulb in the gauge will eventually dry the moisture.
Once you're satisfied it's dry, ride some more.

[marc]

Hopefully I can get the tac to dry out.

Here's how I've always fixed it:
Throw your leg over the bike, fire it up, ride like hell. The heat from the light bulb in the gauge will eventually dry the moisture.
Once you're satisfied it's dry, ride some more.

  Always works for me...

[dynaglide]

   +2

snip:  "...I wont even use water on the insturment panel..."
Not an option if you ride it as a daily commuter or on longer trips, since inevitably you will ride in the rain, which means the entire bike, including the instruments, will get a good soaking...

[ULTRADOG]

i put one of those silicate bags  i think its called that collects moisture in my bagger found a small one in with some electronics i ordered and i don't remember the my speedo getting wet inside again

[hd06myway]

I get that almost evertime I wash the bike, it'll dissipate, just ride it, it'll clear up. Not a problem.

[wayzalot]

i put one of those silicate bags  i think its called that collects moisture in my bagger found a small one in with some electronics i ordered and i don't remember the my speedo getting wet inside again

  Where do you put the silicat bags?    I was almost afraid to ask that question thinking Preacher would have some coment about installing them in his shorts for the long road trips.