KTM dash misting

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KTM dash misting

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I little misting has appeared inside the dash on my 390 Adventure. I think it's only there when the weather's cold.

I checked and it's just outside warranty.

Worth doing something about or not worry about it and see what happens?

I don't ride in the rain and have only washed the bike once FWIW.
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Re: KTM dash misting

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That's not great. You could try and take it apart and seal it but I can't see that being successful unless a rubber compression seal has failed. I'd take the back off and chuck in a silica gel packet to see if that does the job.
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Re: KTM dash misting

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I thought that was part of their character. A bit like Aprilia and Ducti, they all do that
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Re: KTM dash misting

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I think a little misting is regarded as normal on the headlight of my (2015) BMW car.
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Re: KTM dash misting

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It'll cause corrosion in the long term if the problem persists.
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Re: KTM dash misting

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I believe that's a very common issue so I'd at least try KTM first given it's only just out of warranty.

My 690 got a little misting once after I washed it and then started the bike after. But I didn't ride mine in rain or winter really so it might have been worse if I had.
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Re: KTM dash misting

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Also take a look on the KTM forum, loads of posts about it that might give you some pointers.