Speedo condensation

[Oscarmark]

I have a brand new Touring and took it out for a spin last night.... The bike has done less than 50 miles .... I had problems reading the LCD part of the display and thought maybe there was some kind of plastic protection stuck to the glass face, it seems not and the problem looks like condensation inside glass. The bike has neve been wet any ideas or is this a warranty issue?

Thanks in advance.

Osacrmark
Epsom
UK

 

[captain jack]

Don't have the tourer but the mechanic at my local dealer told me a few weeks ago that condensation in the instrument cluster is a problem on the tourer, he thinks it's because of it being mounted in the tank. so there we are for what it's worth.

 

[Gothlander]

If you want fix it yourself you could take the cluster off and place upside down in a warm dry place for a few days. Then seal any place moisture could get in and refit. A fan blowing on it would help a lot as well.

 

[jtanc39]

I'm also on a R3T and I'm also facing condensation issues on my speedo as well. Decided to take it apart and realised something interesting. The condensation isn't on the inside of the glass but actually in between the glass. Yes it's actually a double layer glass and the condensation is within it. Decided to put it inside my dry cabinet and hope that the low humidity can do something about it.

 

[jtanc39]

Its sad to inform everyone that despite putting the glass in the dry cabinent over the weekend, the problem persist. It's even more unfortunate to know that they don't sell just the glass but only the speedo as a whole for almost 500USD. Do share if you have any constructive solution to this problem!

 

[Joesmoe]

Drill a tiny hole from the back into the bottom layer only is what they do in some applications, including aircraft windows.

 

[jtanc39]

Drill a tiny hole from the back into the bottom layer only is what they do in some applications, including aircraft windows.

Leading on to what you suggested, I did some research and think I've got a new game plan! Drill a small hole, heat up the glass to remove the moisture then put it inside the dry box then quickly seal the hole up. Now... I just hope that it's not going to be that difficult to drill a small hole in the glass.

 

[Joesmoe]

Actually, you don't want to seal the hole -- as ambient humidity changes, it should equalize in and out of the glass.