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Griso Dash problem

KiwiNZ

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Hi I'm from NZ and have a Griso '06 with a condensation problem in the dash - I have had it replaced 4 times (3 batches) and still it has not been fixed. Now I find the people I have been dealing with are no longer 'allowed' to deal with these issues - for what ever reason this does not help me in the slightest. Can anyone help or give me info to sort this problem - 2 1/2 years and counting.
thanks
 
The dashes mist up because Digitek are so mean they can't buy a decent tube of silastic to seal the dash.

There are two ways of 'Curing' it.

1.) Take the dash out, take the cover off and drill a coupel of small ventilation holes in the back to allow air to circulate and remove the condensation. This works, obviously you have to take care that where you drill doesn't stab through into the workings of the 'pooter. I'm always wary of this.

2.) Take the cover off the dash and remove the crappy plastic 'Gasket' thingy. Warm the dash in an oven to 80*C or so or, if the weather is good and it is very low humidity then stick the dash outside but not in direct sunlight for an hour or two, Then replace the cover and gasket but seal it properly this time with a thin, but adequate, smear of clear silastic being careful not to get 'rubbery' fingers all over the 'Glass'. As long as it is dry inside when the cover goes on then there will be nothing to evaporate or condense in there so no more misting.

Pete
 
Where was this DIY thread... with lots of pictures... Here!
Enjoy... :D
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PS: Don't get mad. It's not Guzzi, but they are sharing the same parts.
 
I must admit my clocks seem to steam up, even when left under the taup for any length of time, and my pals is the same. On his he seems to suffer a fairly comprehensive clock failure in wet conditions - as in the display mostly blanks out. Seems to sort itself out when it dries. He had exactly the same problem with a courtesy bike whilst his was being serviced.

Mine's yet to see much wet - and I have the small screen fitted which may help so I've not experienced that problem. Anyone else seeing this?
 
I have reported here that my 8v has the "rain forest" effect. See pic.

Seems it is quite a common problem and from years back - which is the part I can't figure out. How can such a problem go on unsolved? Yes I know Guzzis are "limited, handmade" and this part of the charm, etc... - but surely this is an outsourced high-tech piece of electronics that should be designed to perform in the outdoors in winds, rains whatever.... no? I haven't pressed for a replacement yet, but warranty is up in April. Even if I got mine switched, would it be any better? Does any one have one that doesn't fog up? Has any one had their replaced? Did the new not fog up? Looking forward to hearing back. Thanks!

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I don't think replacement is a solution. The replacement is likely to suffer the same. If you want it fixed, either do it yourself as Pete explained or get your shop to do it for you.
 
Ironically the dash on my old 1100 never showed a hint of misting but it was the one that broke!:blink:

The dash on my 1200 does get a tiny bit steamy in cold weather but I'm leaving it over summer to see if it 'Dries out' in the very dry environment in which I live and the bike lives most of the time.

One has to wonder if the digitek factory is at the bottom of a swamp or in a Turkish Bath or some such. It is bloody ridiculous really isn't it? 'Tis fixable though.

Pete
 
GuzziMoto wrote:
I don't think replacement is a solution. The replacement is likely to suffer the same. If you want it fixed, either do it yourself as Pete explained or get your shop to do it for you.

I must have gotten lucky. My steamed up regularly and eventually took on water. It was replaced under warranty and has been free of condensation/moisture/water for over 6,000 miles. There seems to be a QC issue with the part.
 
On a brighter note (knock on wood), my '06 dash has been flawless to date. I am Not a "fair weather rider" and the Griso has seen more than its share of rainfall (and once in a while a little snow);)

I hope this indicates its a QC problem instead of a design flaw and should be easily repaired.
 
But just to reiterate folks - is anyone seeing the clocks actually blank out for a while in the wet, or is it just steaming ... ?
 
Hi Gang

If your dash flashes or blanks out as you say, it could be the plug leads or caps.
Just give them a once over make sure the leads are not trapped and the rubber around the caps is good.
Since i re-enforced the plug caps with good old insulation tape mine have behave well.
That is apart from the speedo which has worked periodically for the last thousand miles.
New sender on order, been waiting 7 weeks.


Loftyjohn
 
percival wrote:
That is apart from the speedo which has worked periodically for the last thousand miles.
New sender on order, been waiting 7 weeks.


Loftyjohn

Percival

If your sender is the same as the Griso model, I ordered spares last year and received them in just a few days. I'll send one your way (from Minnesota) if you're in a jam.
The stock sender is poorly sealed from the elements and several threads in the old forum addressed this. Easy fix AND I believe
Steve UK on this board has re-potted some of these with a better epoxy(I've been using one of his through the worst riding weather ever without a problem) and may be able to hook you up.

PM me if you'd like one

Sorry about the hijack of this thread everyone;)
 
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