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  • PM65
    PM65
    3 years ago
    Hi There.
    New to forum.
    New to cruisers as I have only ever had Sporties.
    I have a 2019 FXLR Low Rider. Stage one upgrade, Reinhart Race Pipes, Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather Cleaner, Maxis Tuner and Dyno tuned.

     I was wondering if anyone who has had issues with gauges fogging, have changed out the original gauges for aftermarket ones that are better sealed and don't fog ?
    I have also just had a small issue present in that the Fuel Gauge wont read full.  Could this be an in tank sensor issue or could it be related to the moisture that builds in the gauge
    Any advice or help would be appreciated
    Thanks in advance.
    Pete.

  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Welcome to the forum pm. 
    All HD gauges fog to some extent. (Or at least on many bikes) and replacements do the same. Various theories and remedies. Mine has an oily residue. Fuel gauges are worse. 
    Most members fill and use a trip meter to work out how far they can go. 
    On the ultra, on a trip, the bike will tell me I can get 450. I bank on 300 and fill every 150. You get the stop, and it’s nice to always keep the tank topped up. Just in case you have a long hop. 
    Over time you can work out an approx l/100k figure and that helps put your mind at rest. 
    Long story cut short. Relax. Work around it. 
  • FXDF08
    FXDF08
    3 years ago
    Hi mate, welcome. I’m on my fourth HD in 23 years (just change fir change sake, loved all of them). It’s true the gauges tend to fog. My 2016 FXDL hasn’t seen much rain and I’m careful with the hose not to squirt the gauges (never used to worry). Since I stopped hosing down the gauges the fogging seems to have gone away. It has been in hot, direct sun a fair bit, so I’m thinking the moisture has been cleared?

    As for fuel gauges, All mine have always shown full. My gripe is when they get down near empty I still have a heap of fuel! So like suggested, I always reset the trip meter and am pretty comfortable about fuel. 

    I subscribe to the common saying ‘ride more, stress less!’ Enjoy!
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    3 years ago
    As you and steelo have said, the fuel gauges are notorious for fogging up. My old evo was better than newer twin cams for the fogging gauges issue. 

    Your bike is under warranty. Take the bike back under warranty and tell them to fix the fuel gauge read out problem. Also see what they have to say about fogging. They’ll probably say they all do it but I’ve had Kwakas, Yamahas, a BMW and an evo softail and none of those had problems with fogging up. Yet all were much cheaper than twin cam and m8 big twin harleys!
  • softfat
    softfat
    3 years ago
    Took the Fatty out for a spin today. Aftermarket HD speedo. Speedo fogged at the bottom during the ride. It has happened before. Didn't bother me. As the others have said, it is common.
    Soft...
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    3 years ago
    Good little fix.

    But let’s pretend you go to your local dealer and fork out $73,250 for the current model CVO Tri Glide, the most expensive oem harley money can buy in Australia. 

    Should you really have to insert a silica moisture pack into the gauges to stop fogging?!

    It’s not good enough. My 1994 Yamaha Vmax didn’t do it and that bike cost me $8,000 in 2004. My 1989 evo softail, cost me $12,000 in 2018 also didn’t do it. An older BMW k1200gt .....yada yada yada 
  • PM65
    PM65
    3 years ago
    I know it's not really a major issue. But one would think after more than a half century, something as basic as a gauge in 2021 would be a bullet proof, well sealed from the elements item that doesn't even rate a mention. 
    Unfortunately, too many simply accept poor quality as normal. 

  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Same batch of gauges.
  • PM65
    PM65
    3 years ago
    Quoting fatbat on 16 Jan 2021 08:48 AMedited: 16 Jan 2021 08:52 AM

    Good little fix.


    But let’s pretend you go to your local dealer and fork out $73,250 for the current model CVO Tri Glide, the most expensive oem harley money can buy in Australia. 

    Should you really have to insert a silica moisture pack into the gauges to stop fogging?!

    It’s not good enough. My 1994 Yamaha Vmax didn’t do it and that bike cost me $8,000 in 2004. My 1989 evo softail, cost me $12,000 in 2018 also didn’t do it. An older BMW k1200gt .....yada yada yada 

    You are correct.  It isn't good enough..
    I shouldn't have to provide my own solutions to gloss over, or work around basic items that should simply work correctly. 
    We shouldn't have to accept using a trip meter to monitor fuel levels when the sensors provided should work. 
    It's the 21st century and these companies are saving money using outdated technology 

  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Gee boys. Let it go..
  • leachy
    leachy
    3 years ago
    We have all been caught up in a really good marketing plan, and if you buy a Harley and think you buying the best bike made then you really have been sucked in. 

    We buy the imperfect nuances that give it character.
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