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GREENI3
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PostPosted: 19:38 - 05 Dec 2010    Post subject: Condensation on dash Reply with quote

Behind the screen where all the dials are, there is some condensation that has accumulated and obscures the view of the speedo and fuel gauge. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?
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The Artist
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PostPosted: 19:44 - 05 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Smash the glass to let the condensation out.

A more helpful tip would be to drill a small hole somewhere inconspicuous and then leave the bike somewhere warm or with a hairdryer pointed at them maybe.
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PostPosted: 19:45 - 05 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Possibly insert rice or those silicone pellets into the back of it, but then your clocks would be rattly and full of rice

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PostPosted: 20:27 - 05 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

point a hairdryer at it for a bit until it dissappears. Works a charm on my bandit
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PostPosted: 20:34 - 05 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

It got in there as water vapour, can get out the same way if you make it warm enough for a while.
Leaving it is a bad idea as next thing you might get green slime in there or something.

Eventually an entire ecosystem might evolve with uniquely adapted predators.
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PostPosted: 10:41 - 06 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Either drill a hole big enough somewhere underneath for the water vapour to get out easily or take it apart in the house, dry it out and make sure when it goes back together that it's watertight (use too much silicone and you'll never get it apart again!).

Similar problems with car lights can lead to installing computer fans for active ventilation, but that's probably over kill here Wink
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GREENI3
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PostPosted: 23:06 - 06 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

dragstaar wrote:
point a hairdryer at it for a bit until it dissappears. Works a charm on my bandit
I did the hair dryer method, (so the air blows directly on to the glass) and it disappeared completely, only to return a minute later after the heat wore off. I think I may have to seal it. (between the rubber cover and the glass) as I think there is a gap where air might be getting in. Anyone know what I should do?
(here's a pic)
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 07 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

take it apart, dry it out and slap it back together using some silicone seal? Just a thought
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PostPosted: 19:32 - 07 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

andym wrote:
take it apart, dry it out and slap it back together using some silicone seal? Just a thought


Like wot I said Wink
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dragstaar
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 07 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

andym wrote:
take it apart, dry it out and slap it back together using some silicone seal? Just a thought


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andym
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PostPosted: 19:45 - 07 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah... like what he said Embarassed

I'll just slither back under my stone.... sorry sir

I read your post and never even noticed the silicone seal comment D'oh
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