🔥🛠 Harley speedometer fogging DIY fix, Instrument Condensation

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Harley speedometer fogging DIY fix, Instrument Condensation. This episode describes procedure to fix Harley speedometer fogging that will allow you to fix condensation from your speedometer
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@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

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@kennethehassard5586 Жыл бұрын

Getting back to you. Did what you showed on your video. Drilled to 1/8" hole in the back of speedometer. Had to remove glass ,fog left a film, so had to let it soak in vinegar for about half hour. And got it cleaned. Rode to work then home at 2:30 pm that is when it would fog up the worst. And no fog at all can see everything now!! Thanks again for the video. Ride safe and enjoy.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

@@kennethehassard5586 glad it worked out 💪

@corneilcorneil Жыл бұрын

After aprox 120 years in business... foggy speedometers. Congrats, HD!

@RidersUnited 11 ай бұрын

Yup hard not to agree

@TheIrishd501 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got around to doing this to mine. Took about 5 minutes (if that), and it worked. Came out from work today (I live in Hawaii) and zero fog... 👍

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear yes worked on mine as well. Sometimes it takes a moment for moisture to escape and it is good idea to leave it on the sun for few hours after drilling.

@deanpattison300 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I would liked to have seen where you placed the holes. I believe it’s critical to not hit the circuit board, so some precision drilling, and not too deep is needed.

@edforman6040 3 жыл бұрын

Continuing to ride my 2019 FLHCS without any moisture in my speedometer after performing your recommended modification. The WX in South Florida has high humidity almost every day. This mod has solved the moisture problem! Highly recommend!!!!

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be able to help.

@wolfgangnapiletzki8480 Жыл бұрын

With respect to your video, if this two holes should fix the problem, I wonder why HD did not bring out a service bulletin to all HD dealers world wide, to drill two little holes in the speedometer housing. Done in 15 minutes. This problem exists since years. Many customers are claiming it. HD can't find a solution, because it is to complex. There is the heat from the engine, the sun thats heats up the speedo, if you ride and the cold air cools the speedo, moisture will be inside. And there are also some important points that have to considered. The electronic inside the speedo housing has to be protected agains water, that might flow into the speedo housing. Many owners clean the bike with water or even worth with a steam gun riding in the rain. The electronic has to be protected. I worked as a bike technician and owned a Road King and now a Softail. Both bikes had/have this problem with the moisture in the speedo. I do not think that two holes are the solution. It might work if you ride your bike only in dry conditions, but including all circumstances it will fail and you might risk a even worth damage on the speedo than the moisture.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Solution is not complex. Speedo should be sealed in dry (not moist) conditions to prevent condensation due to change of temperature - like watches they are exposed to all kind of temperatures and conditions and don’t fog because air sealed inside is dry. Read all comments under my video and you will see yourself what people say after drilling the holes. Touring models have holes in gauges by the way straight from factory. Hope that helps. It is easy solution that works. If water flows into speedo housing it means whole motorcycle is underwater and I will worry about many other things than speedo at such point. Speedo is protected by housing so no water from riding in the rain will get in. I rode thousand of miles in all kind of condition and never had a problem.

@edforman6040 3 жыл бұрын

Rode my 2019 FLHCS over 200 miles today in South Florida during high heat and humidity which included two downpours! Performed the modification as suggested and my speedometer did not fog up at all!!!!! When doing the modification, I wrapped several layers of duct tape around the 1/8 inch drill bit to limit the drill bit travel instead of using a dowel rod to control drilling depth. The speedometer can now breath without fogging! Thank you for a great fix!!!!

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear

@kennethehassard5586 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for info. Have the same problem H.D dealer said there is no fix but to buy a new one for $260.00 but it will do the same thing. I live down in Florida were it is very humidit. I will try this and get back to you to let you know how it works. Ride safe and thanks again

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching after you drill it let it sit on the sun for a while to let it evaporate. Might take a day or two but you will like results

@kenmacleod9589 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Let it breath. Here in central Canada 🇨🇦 it gets a little cool at the beginning and end of the season. This should do the trick. Thanks for the vid. 😎👍

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you like it Ken. 👍

@edwardfaris8516 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed Ken...ditto as a fellow Canadian

@zugzug1107 10 ай бұрын

Instead of using a drill, I used a a soldering iron. No loose chips and no sudden breaking through. I couldn't put a hole in the 2nd position. Something solid behind it. So I had to find a different location.

@RidersUnited 10 ай бұрын

Great idea actually thanks for sharing hope others will find this tip helpful

@JamesSmith-qx2mz Жыл бұрын

I drilled one hole in the corner of the square closest to the label. My speedo used to fog so you couldn’t see the bottom half of it. This completely solved my issue. Thanks for the advice.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to help

@rhysfastiggi4345 2 жыл бұрын

I carefully drill two small holes as you recommended. Afterwards I used my small blow gun and purged the body out using argon hoping to remove all the moisture and then closed the holes with a touch or white silicone. I'll report on the progress. Thanks for your help.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@raysummerfield8212 Жыл бұрын

Just watched your video and had a go on my 2018fatboy. The only thing I did different was unplug my speedo from behind the speedo itself this way it made it a very quick way of removing the whole unit. This way you can turn it over which made it very easy to work on . Thankyou heaps as this has fixed my speedo. No fogging at all any more even after a long day in the hot sun . Thanks again Ray.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and additional tip. Yes disconnecting it make it even easier. Appreciate your comment and subscription. Ride safe!

@roadkingrider6532 Жыл бұрын

Great tip. I hear this is a common issue. Luckily I’ve never had this issue. If I do I will definitely try this.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

I believe it depends on climate and when speedo was manufactured as I heard they tried to address this issue. Thanks for watching

@jeffo7090 Жыл бұрын

I was just assuming I had to replace my speedometer and they were all $400+. I am trying this tonight as it totally makes sense. Thanks for the video

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@125saito 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. By the way, I really like the new white walls.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

I knew I will hear from you 👍 cheers mate

@zippitydooda9112 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Mine fogged up for the first time today. I'll be fixing the problem this evening.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Just go slowly on this drilling and you will be fine.

@tonychika1942 5 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic, but you don’t show where to drill the holes that would be a crucial thing. Everyone needs to know

@user-rg4ww4fe6c 4 ай бұрын

Thank You my Friend and my Brother Godspeed

@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll Жыл бұрын

Seems like a good idea. I will use this should I ever have this problem. I have 120,000 miles on a 2004 Dyna Wideglide and have not had a fogging issue in the speedometer yet, but she got years and miles so could certainly happen. Thanks for this video.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Seems like this issue was specific to early m8 Softail’s due to manufacturing issues. I doubt you will ever experience this on Dyna but this fix works

@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll Жыл бұрын

@@RidersUnited That's is good to know. My dyna has been a exceptionally good bike. I am meticulous about maintenance, which no doubt has contributed to its reliability.

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

@@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll for sure little love can make these bikes last long time and provide a lot of fun and enjoyment

@MCarmer21 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I ended up feeling a little further towards center and found that the home goes straight into the speedo, definitely have to be careful drilling into it that's for sure. Now to wait and see if it helps.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

If possible let it sit on the sun for day or two so all this humid will escape as it takes some time

@MCarmer21 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Yuma, AZ. The bikes sat in the very hot sun a ton of days since i bought it 3 years ago, but it's funny you say that because it's actually raining today in Yuma. But tomorrow ill take it out and sit it in the sun. It will be back to being over 100 again I'm sure. Guaranteed by the end of the week we'll into 110+ for a few days in a row.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

@@MCarmer21 yup thats the way to do it. Takes some time to see full effect but it was definitely easy and worth it diy

@Buddy-ts2oj Жыл бұрын

Yes, I tried this with 4 holes (2 on the side & 2 on the center. Perfect, No more moistures!

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear 👌

@russpeaknuckel9525 Жыл бұрын

I just go fast as I want 😀 Nice video

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and comment.

@seavee2000 3 жыл бұрын

Same issue on my FLHR 06 you'd think by now they'd have fixed it,well most motorcycle companies would have. Good video,will give it a try.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean. I am glad you like the video.

@edforman6040 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video! The HD speedometer moisture problem should have been fixed by Harley, but has not. Followed your video and will be riding today in South Florida where the humidity is always high. Will let you know if the modification works. Thanks, Again and keep up the great videos!!!!

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it takes a while for all the moisture to escape completely but drilling helped me a LOT. I let my bike sit in the sun for 1-2 long sunny day to help initially help dry it out.

@robthomason1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... I did this, cured my foggy speedo! Speedo stopped working though, so big bill looming...

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear these speedos should be a recall for sure. You might want to check Dakota Digital if you like the style of it.

@badgirlrockstar 11 ай бұрын

Great content! I appreciate your videos as they are very helpful and to the point. Keep up the awesome work!

@RidersUnited 11 ай бұрын

Thank you still mastering my skills the best I can but glad you like it.

@SteveBrankin 3 жыл бұрын

My Heritage here in Ireland has this issue. I will give it a try. I would recommend using a drill stop attached to the drill bit. A stop is commonly provided with dowel joint kits and prevents the drill from going too deep by clamping a stop on the bit, as I fear that an unfortunate slip could damage the speedo. I like your video - but try talking less and ‘getting down to business’ faster - I fast forwarded. Maybe rather than talk about the problem on camera show photos/videos of the issue and voice over.... just a thought. Liked & subscribed 👍

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is definitely great idea here 100% thank you for your helpful input. Cheers mate

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea on this drill stop. I appreciate your comment on how to improve it, really important for me to hear such input as I want my fans to enjoy it. Appreciate it a lot man

@Ron-ku8nd Жыл бұрын

How far into the plastic did you go to make a breathable hole? Obviously not through the speedo face ? And thanks for the helpful video. Liked and subscribed

@IronDundee 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Love the how to vids.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man I try to do my best to share what I know

@tcatron9390 2 жыл бұрын

Ty did the mod I was ready to buy a new gage fog stayed all the time I drilled the holes it took a few hours later the fog was gone its been over a month now havnt had any fog what so ever ty

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help and yes it takes a moment for the for to disappear. Glad you like the video and thank you for the comment

@donaldduck2405 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was also thinking about drilling, and that mentioned. But wasn't going to do it. Thanks once again for the information. I subscribed.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you as new subscriber. Enjoy the channel

@bigshot4kids 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Will be doing this soon

@RidersUnited 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. This works and glad I was able to help.

@louhmx1136 Жыл бұрын

My 2020 Harley Sportglide had fogging for the prevoius 2 years that obstructed viewing of screen. I followed your technique and after ~4 hours of riding the fogging is gone. Thanks!

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Great to hear it helped

@DaytonaImages 3 жыл бұрын

Same issue on my 2017 Lowrider S in the UK so will have a think about doing it too. Liked and subscribed :-)

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. It means a world to me really. More good vids coming soon :) Ride safe brother

@dylanvisitacion8618 2 жыл бұрын

Good info 👍 Thanks

@richardlennards7823 Жыл бұрын

Good theory my father was a watchmaker and he would always purge his watches also good video

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment. I really believe this is the issue with these speedometers. Really unfortunate.

@dvisk1995 3 ай бұрын

Be very careful drilling the second hole. The one in the center was fine, but the other hole on mine looked like it had a circuit board right behind it if you go any deeper than just barely making the hole.

@RidersUnited 3 ай бұрын

Yes this is really delicate procedure

@wallyr.7854 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, and thank you so much for the tip, I’m going to try it and keep my fingers crossed it solves the moisture gremlin 😖. I just subscribed, looking forward to more videos.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for kind words and your subscription. Means a world to me.. Drill slowly and let the sun dry your speedo good for first 2-3 days after moisture escapes for good it should help quite a bit.

@wallyr.7854 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidersUnited Thank you, will do 👍🏻

@jackzuranski852 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack. I am glad you like it and thank you for supporting the channel.

@marinabrennecke5495 3 жыл бұрын

I receive my new Sport Glide in November and it is good, to know the problem early. I have a second bike, manufacturing in India. The same problem. If they close the speedometer under high humidity in India, I have the same problem, the humidity can't go out. I am waiting now for new instruments.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I learned so far unfortunately new speedo might still do same thing 🤨 drilling mine help quite a bit.

@davidpayne8898 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 great tip will give it a try

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. It works

@timberjkd3625 3 жыл бұрын

I filled this video perfectly...unfortunately it still fogs. 500 miles on the bike. Mine fogs so bad I cannot read anything in the small lcd window. The rest of the speedo works great and is very easy to read. For some reason the only part that fogs up is the small window at the bottom. 2019 heritage.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

I had to put bike on the sun for good 12-16 hrs to let moisture escape now no fogging

@TheGenerationX894 2 жыл бұрын

My 2020 sport glide did it today, and left a big haze right over the lcd part. I have 540 miles on it. Not sure how I want to proceed but will investigate further.

@granthenderson687 Жыл бұрын

Yer i have a 2013 HSC , mine has started to fog up the exact same way , bloody annoying , but i dont want to drill it like old mate suggests , so i am in two minds at the moment

@willphelan5368 Жыл бұрын

I live in Rhode Island, USA and the temps have been in the 80+ degrees with varying humidity. I placed 2-3 gel silica desiccant packets (moisture absorbing) under the console, next to the speedo and condensation has NOT returned for over 250 miles.

@bigr7528 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some packs of dessicant would draw any moisture out, it works well with electronics

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Just let it sit for 2-3 days in sun and after that time most of the moisture will be out. Worked for me but your method might work as well

@daposaspo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fjor this informative video.

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. More coming weekly

@taffyddu 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of venting the area that contains the moist air. BUT, the drilling operation is extremely dodgy. The assembly of the units can be different for different bikes. The microprocessors can located differently increasing the chance of damage from the drill or plastic swarf getting into the unit.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is really critical to go slow and be really delicate while drilling not to hit any circuit inside

@Shirley-hr8tx Жыл бұрын

Good job

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@SuperZomp Жыл бұрын

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!

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@mattlyons5150 4 ай бұрын

Did this work over drilling 2 holes? Seems like a better solution if so.

@SuperZomp 4 ай бұрын

@@mattlyons5150 well, not all of it is gone, but everything is readable again....

@roberthodges6401 3 жыл бұрын

I changed mine 2018 out when it was under warranty and the new one did the same thing

@roberthodges6401 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will try this .

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately replacement dont help as they are all faulty units

@fernandofernandes260 5 ай бұрын

Hello, i drill a hole and now my speedometer don't work. 😢

@RidersUnited 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear yes it is important to drill in the right place and not hit internal parts

@allan9584able 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i seen the threadlock part before i drilled holes in my dash

@omurcada01 3 жыл бұрын

I have had the problem since my 2018 Deluxe was new had one speedo replaced under a=warranty and it was the same, I will let you know how I go with the holes in the back of the speedo

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Please be so kind and report back. It worked for me for sure and I know few others that reported positive outcome. Try to dry it out in the sun for few hrs after drilling if you have a chance to get rid of all moisture.

@getoutofyourmomsbasement 2 жыл бұрын

So how did it go?

@motoscarroseviagens 4 ай бұрын

Do not do it. Didn't solve the problem. I made the roles exactly the same and this location shown is in an extremely sensitive place, over the speedometer coil and i was unlucky that the drill caught the coil. I had to open the entire panel and there was no repair😢. If the role was on the other side, nothing would have affected it, but it wouldn't solve the problem

@RidersUnited 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear I said in video to drill slow so you wont any components

@sheriffphotoman 3 жыл бұрын

You would think that the manufacturer would do this after all the complaints they have received. What is the part number of the gas caps you have?

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Right? Yes this speedo should be done or fixed for sure. These are old discontinued gas caps you can still score some if you ask your dealer for nationwide search of dealership-network PN 99537-96A

@sheriffphotoman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SuperHellmouth 2 жыл бұрын

Ich habe es getan und werde berichten ✌

@SuperHellmouth 2 жыл бұрын

Es funktioniert

@RidersUnited 11 ай бұрын

Hope it helped

@granthenderson687 Жыл бұрын

My HSC 2013 has only just starting to fog up at the bottom and is difficult to see the digital screen that shows the revs and time etc , the upper glass is fine , but its annoying not being able to see the digital the digital read outs , I really dont want to drill holes in my pride and joy in hope it will fix the issue , I am hoping the issue will just go away :(

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

To be honest I doubt your issue will go away by itself.

@wolfattack402000 2 жыл бұрын

You would think that if they were going to seal it, they would use nitrogen to prevent this kind of issue.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct that would be the right way to do it or seal it in dry humidity environment. Same happen to the watches if they seal it in different climate it might fog.

@philiprenz2046 3 жыл бұрын

If you drill a hole to let it breathe, wont that let any water in??

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Speedometer is well protested from normal water spray. Speedo is thin so located really high inside of console. Bike would stop running on air intake water leak first anyway 💦 😃

@gavinjones3063 2 жыл бұрын

So I tried this and must of screwed up because now the speedo is flickering and the needle is stuck. I am assuming I'll need to replace the entire piece?

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear. I am guessing you hit something with the drill inside. You might be ip for replacement.

@gerry297 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried putting the speedo into a vacuum chamber? It might pull out the moisture......just saying!

@RidersUnited Жыл бұрын

I didnt :)

@joopvandenakker2527 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this with my 2018 sport glide , result speedo does not work anymore. New meter delivery in "3 month"

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is really critical not to damage any internal components while drilling.

@ad78 3 жыл бұрын

Im lazy so what i did on mine was just used soldering iron lol. I have 2 holes on that square box area

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go, this will work as well. Hahahaha Love it. For how long do you have speedo breathing? Did it work for you? For me it did!

@ad78 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidersUnited actually i did this last year when i bought my 2020 slim. Brand new and fogging. Specially here in new england climate. After that no more fog

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

@@ad78 Big thanks for your update

@ad78 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidersUnited i subs to you. I hope your channel will grow more and more. Riders helping each other brother

@RidersUnited 3 жыл бұрын

@@ad78 people like you prove to me that it is worth a shot to try something new in life. Thank you for your voice of confidence it means truly a LOT💯

@robdedgar 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I appreciate your video on this topic, I feel like you turned what should have been a 4 minute video into a 14 minute video. Of which I didn’t really learn where to drill the holes into the backside of the gauges.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do my best to be more concise lately as it is part of learning for me as well. Location of the holes doesn’t matter much as long as you allow moisture to escape. In the video you will see where I drilled mine it is described @ 8:58 min mark. Just go slow as plastic is soft and you dont want to hit internals with sharp drill

@bjoernandersen8287 2 жыл бұрын

This video was to long with many unnecessary explaining. Off with the speedometer, drill a hole, make sure not to hit something inside and that's it. Personally I would contact the Harley dealer and address the issue, I'm sure they have a solution for this, and you don't need to worry about the warranty on your bike when you do modifications yourself.

@RidersUnited 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I am still learning how to do that whole YT. Unfortunately HD do not have solution for this issue and even if they replace the speedo it will fog again. As far as length some people prefer extra info if not it is possible to skip to part that is of the interest. Hope this helps.