Condensation in gauges

[MostroS2R]

I got an 07 S2r and since the weather has gotten colder my throttle side gauge gets condensation it. I contacted ducati about it when my dealer told me that it wasn't warantied. I am not happy, I never had this problem with any other bike that I have owned.

Here's their response.

Thank you for contacting Ducati North America. The condensation you've experienced in the instrument panel is a normal occurrence due to environmental factors, and not due to a defect in workmanship or materials. As such, these items fall outside the scope of the warranty. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us or an Authorized Ducati Dealership. To find an Authorized Ducati Dealership, please visit www.ducatiusa.com and click on "Dealer Locator" or utilize our dealer locator by phoning 1-800-231-6696. Warm regards, Customer Service

[akmnstr]

That suxs

[Heath]

If you feel confident enough the gauge cluster is pretty easy to take apart.  You could do that, maybe put a little anti fog in there and reassemble.

Also how cold are we talking?

[psycledelic]

That seems odd.  I ride year round.  In the rain, in the cold, in the cold rain, etc.  I work at night and my bikes sits out in the elements from 7pm to 7am and I have never seen anything like that.  It just sounds like something isn't sealed correctly.  I am in no way an expert though. 

[MostroS2R]

Not that cold, it was 15c when it happened.
I brought it in to my dealer and they said I was the fifth one with the same problem.
Ducati should stand behind their product.

[DesmoDiva]

Both of our STs have condinsation in the gauges with no ill effects.

Our dealer told us not to worry about it.  

[Jarvicious]

My S2R does it in both gagues.  I'll admit that it's a pain (hard to see the tach/temp sometimes) but it randomly occured about a month ago (15k on the bike and it never happened before) and so far it hasn't caused any problems. 

Ducati is probably cheaping out because they'd not only have to replace the cluster, but the ecu, ignition switch, and keys as well.  I think.  Maybe not.  I'm going to keep drinking.

[He Man]

it happens. the only sure fire way to fix it is to vaccum it, or make it airtight and pump dry air/nitrogen/watever gas you please into it. But it would also make the gauge much more expensive.

Just stop looking at the guages.

[Howie]

Some occasional fogging that clears in a reasonable time is normal.  Heavy fogging that remains is not.

[Clickjack]

Some occasional fogging that clears in a reasonable time is normal.  Heavy fogging that remains is not.

+1  this happened on my last two bikes.

[MostroS2R]

it happens. the only sure fire way to fix it is to vaccum it, or make it airtight and pump dry air/nitrogen/watever gas you please into it. But it would also make the gauge much more expensive.

Just stop looking at the guages.

I got to look at the gauges to make sure I'm not speeding. 

[akmnstr]

Not sure this would happen, but I speculate that the moisture in the gauges will eventually cause damage to sensitive electrical components. Bad on Ducati.

[Duc Fever]

Try taking a blow dryer to it and heat it up to evaporate the condensation.

[Markus]

Not sure this would happen, but I speculate that the moisture in the gauges will eventually cause damage to sensitive electrical components. Bad on Ducati.

The gauges on my ST3 occasionally fog up, especially after being washed (I always put a towel and plastic bag over the gauges but that doesn't always keep the moisture out ) . I've been doing research into the long(er) term effects of the moisture in the St and Multi pods and most owners report that the electronics eventually corrode and fail. That's for ST and Multi bikes which have both digital and analogue components. The result may not be as dire with the analogue M gauges.

That said, according to other forums ST and Multi forums I go to, Ducati warranties those fogged gauges. To the OP - you should try to get in contact with your local Ducati service rep through your dealer and have them look it over. I wouldn't stop at single email exchange with DNA if the fogging is constant.
Good luck.

[Spidey]

I had one that fogged up occasionally.  When an LCD screen got screwy, they replaced it. But I don't remember if they woulda replaced it just b/c of the fogging.