Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Just got second hand SV650 Naked 2005 model with 10,000 miles on the clock, the glass/plastic cover over the rev counter and LCD display
has misting on the underside. can someone please advise on taking
the clock covers apart so that I can clean the underside of
the glass.
thanks,
Tomis

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Use this as a guide

http://www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/instruments/LEDs.doc

Cheers :)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

quite simple to take apart, take clock off, undo from rear, clock comes apart (front, rear, and internals) remove the circit board and lcd panel and wipe the inside of the perspex window. if i remember rightly there is a foam type gasket in between where the case fits together, check this is intact because the moisture is getting if from somewhere.

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

I have the same problem with the headlight lenses on the Stilo, always fogging up with condensation! Purge the clock with nitrogen then seal it with a sealant to keep the nitrogen in and the damp out!
Don't know if thats possible but worth a thought!

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

bit extreme? would be a one off tho :)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Thanks for all the info, I was hoping it was a simple job,
but it's an expensive bit of kit to mess up.
Thanks again,
Tomis

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

tomis it is easy, just take off, unplug, open case, wipe out, put back together.

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

What I meant to say was that i'm glad it's an easy
job to do, I just wanted a little advice before starting
in case it was one of those jobs best left to the experts.
Tomis

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

...erm and don't short out the circuit board with your high voltage body parts!!! ;)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

if you need some nitrogen ive got some here on my desk doing nothing.....................lol;) ;) ;)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Hehehehe yeah the loose stuff ... they use it in binoculars to stop them misting up in cold weather! I think its a bit crap when you pay several grand for a bike and they can't even be arsed sealing the clocks against moisture....I bet a BMW's clocks don't mist up!!! ;)

gets ready for BMW owners rebuttal ;)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

my sv lcd dont steam up but my german vw headlight does:(

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Ahh VW the working mans BMW! ;)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

yea i got more spec on the vw highline.;)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

hehe cool :)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Job done with no problems.
Turns out there was no damp, it was a kind of
smear or static residue that came away easily
with soap and water.
Many thanks for all the advice and support it
was a great help.
:)Tomis:)

Re: Misting under Rev Counter glass 2005 type
 

Happy to hear that Tomis, good job it wasn't condensation because it can be quiet damaging especially to electronics. :)