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Old 09-30-2015 | 02:50 AM
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It came standard on my bike.
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 09:01 AM
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I didn't think anybody looked at their speedometer.
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 09:47 AM
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only when I see flashing lights behind me
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 10:47 AM
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Mine does it sometimes too. It's always at the bottom of the speedo face and disappears as I ride. I don't pay much attention to it.
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fat_Boy
It's a common problem and there is nothing you can really do about it
Yes, common issue. Airtight speedo gauge is available from their same supplier, but it costs more. Cool nights draw in air or washing the bike, riding in the rain. Next day as you ride the sun expands the air and water condenses on the cooler lens until air movement and the suns warmth evaporates the moisture. Then it does it all over again the next day.
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 12:03 PM
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Mine always got that after it was washed. The only thing that stopped it was when the bike was in the sun. It seemed to dry it up.
 
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Old 09-30-2015 | 12:12 PM
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better to have a moist speedo then moist undies unless they're someone elses
 
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Old 10-01-2015 | 08:44 AM
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Yep, mine does it too.
I like that video that was posted in the first page. I might modify the face of my speedo.

Thanks for posting that.
 
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Old 10-01-2015 | 08:53 AM
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Ever took your camera outside to grab that quick photo only to find you had to wait due to the lens fogged up?
EDIT: or jumped in a hot shower with 100m waterproof watch on, only to find moisture build up afterwards?
 

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Old 10-01-2015 | 07:57 PM
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I got that. Speedo hasnt been wet in 8 years.
 


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