I seem to have condensation in the instruments panel (2021 Rebel 500) - only happens sometimes. Can I fix it somehow? Should I take it to the dealership? It's still under warranty.
Posted Feb 15, 2022, 6:39 PM UTC
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If it’s still under warranty, absolutely take it to the dealership.
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I have a 2018 and had the same thing from day one. Especially when it's hot (which is almost always around here). However, it never really bothered me that much so I never got around to it.
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My 2020 gets that too. Mechanic said to just keep an eye on it.
On a previous bike, the speedo died shortly after getting condensation. Not on this one, though, 1.5 years later.
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My rebel 500 has the same issue, but it rarely happens so I haven't brought it too the dealer yet.
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A small time in the sun, or less humid days in a row will take care of it. Other have had it replaced but the issue persists on those parts. It happens when it rains or on very humid days.
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What is that red corner on the bottom of the photo? Is that a plastic cover on the Speedo? Maybe peel that off.
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Looks like a reflection of his red phone case
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Same with mine, but eventually it goes away, i dont really worry. While im riding i dont really notice it, the only time i cant read the speedo is when the sun is beating right on it.
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It's very easy to disassemble if you are comfortable with it. Just screws, no snaps or glue! I've had mine apart several times developing a custom enclosure.
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At least that's how it is for my older model one. Might be different!
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See I always wondered because mine does it too. I think it’s just from sitting in the sun
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I have the same issue on the old instrument panel. Never bothered me enough to do something about and like you said only showed up sometimes. Not sure about a fix.
Do you find it harder to read the numbers on the screen when it's like this under bright sun? That's my main issue - normally its just an aesthetics thing but when it's super bright out this condensation can definitely cause problems with me being able to make out how fast I'm going.
The amount of condensation I have isn’t as much as you have and I don’t recall it blocking the numbers at all. Next time I notice it I’ll snap a picture
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