Condensation in speedo

[hugzy]

I've read something about this before on this forum but can't really remember what the cure was, I've had the clock resealed by the Guzzi dealer but it's still the same, as soon as the sun shines the clock steams up, I've got a screen on my Griso and since I've had it its never been out in the rain yet still its wet on the inside. Does anyone know of a good cure for this before the computer starts swimming.

 

[Guzzistaracing]

Well, it´s not a cure but I had my speedo cloud up on my Griso but after a short ride it allways cleared. I didn´t do anything about it as it was only a minor problem after each wash.

 

[Chicago Mark]

Mine does the same thing and it's never been out in the rain. I use a micro fiber towel with a spray bottle of water and then some Honda spray polish. My speedo fogged up a lot last week in the sun. From about the 2 on the tach over to the lower third on the right side. The fog covers up the odometer and trip readouts. The fog went away eventually but it sure doesn't seem to be working as designed in my book. I have the small Guzzi flyscreen on it. Any suggestions to actually prevent it from fogging up would be great.

Does this also happen on the Brevas and Norges?

Thank You,

Mark

 

[Penis Rotor]

I thought they'd cured this now :roll:

Best way to deal with it I've heard is remove the dash face and dri the whole dash out either with a hairdrier or in a VERY LOW oven. Then quickly re-seal it with adequate silastic, (ie, more than digitek do!). Some people also drill small vent holes in the loer rear of the dash to allow air to circulate through it but I'm a bit shy of that idea for obvious reasons.

FWIW my dash mists a bit but never to the extent of forming actual water droplets but I do live in one of the driest habitable areas on earth.

Pete

 

[john zibell]

Does this also happen on the Brevas and Norges?

Thank You,

Mark

Yes, but here is a write up for the cure. I'd just do the dremel part to improve venting.

 

[steve lindsay]

Guzzi will cover this under warranty . The dealer told me to take pics of it fogging up and send them in . I had a new dash put in free of charge and no more fogging since . It was a day ride to and from and about an hour to replace it but well worth it as the part is $ 1200.00 .

Good luck with yours,
Steve

 

[brian1]

Guzzi will cover this under warranty . The dealer told me to take pics of it fogging up and send them in . I had a new dash put in free of charge and no more fogging since . It was a day ride to and from and about an hour to replace it but well worth it as the part is $ 1200.00 .

Good luck with yours,
Steve

Thanks Steve!
I just left the dealer and they told me the same thing.
Guessing the new Dash is working well?
Brian

 

[steve lindsay]

Guzzi will cover this under warranty . The dealer told me to take pics of it fogging up and send them in . I had a new dash put in free of charge and no more fogging since . It was a day ride to and from and about an hour to replace it but well worth it as the part is $ 1200.00 .

Good luck with yours,
Steve

Thanks Steve!
I just left the dealer and they told me the same thing.
Guessing the new Dash is working well?
Brian

No problems so far . Cooler weather coming here soon so the new dash will definitely be tested . I just got back from a three day ride were the temp varied 20 degrees cent. from morning to mid-day and no problem . Good to hear your dealer will look after you . Cheers, Steve

 

[ghezzi]

Just picked up the '07 Bellagio, evidence of fogging and moisture inside.

1. Do they replace dashes when bike is outside warranty (in Australia)?
2. Is the Bella dash fix same as Griso?

 

[Penis Rotor]

1. Do they replace dashes when bike is outside warranty (in Australia)?

You jest!

2. Is the Bella dash fix same as Griso?

Yes

Pete

 

[kiwijohn]

Has anyone done the speedo fix on the 8v Griso?

I got some misting in the clocks today. Can you do the dremel thing with the clocks in place?

Another suggestion was to take the face off and dry out. Is that simply a matter of taking the screws out and lifting it off?

 

[kiwijohn]

Any advice on this greatly appreciated. Can I just undo the screws holding the clock face on and lift it off. Then dry out with a hair drier?

Any issues to consider lifting the face off?

 

[Penis Rotor]

No, you have to take the fascia off and un-bolt the unt. Disconnect the dash and lift it out as a unit. Once out the screen cover can be gently pried off, (Its sort of clipped on with 'Ears' to the main body.) dried out and re-sealed with sufficient silastic to actually seal it!!

 

[kiwijohn]

Thanks Pete. It may be too much for me to confidently tackle for now.

 

[john zibell]

There was a thread on the previous version of the forum I believe that covers a long term remedy. It is written for a Breva dash, but the same principal applies, add some drain holes/vents at the lowest points of the dash unit. Then seal the face up well on assembly. I would only disassemble enough to get to the plastic on the back to make the additional drains. I've included a PDF file I created from that post.

 

[Ronnie1023]

Recently bought 2020 California Eldorado 1400 from dealer which has 2 yr warranty, speedometer fogging around glass 15 minutes into ride . Will dealership replace speedometer with having a 2 year warranty thanks Ronnie

 

[john zibell]

Recently bought 2020 California Eldorado 1400 from dealer which has 2 yr warranty, speedometer fogging around glass 15 minutes into ride . Will dealership replace speedometer with having a 2 year warranty thanks Ronnie

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