Can a wet motorcycle dashboard be dried in the sun?

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SanTyler
07/25/25 1:14pm
Motorcycle dashboard can be dried in the sun if it gets wet. How to deal with a wet motorcycle dashboard: The moisture inside the motorcycle dashboard will usually evaporate on its own if left to dry or exposed to warm sunlight. However, if this happens, moisture may still enter the dashboard during rainy days or when washing the bike. To completely resolve the issue, replacing the dashboard might be the only solution. What to do if a motorcycle gets wet: First, disconnect the battery cable and drain the water from the wiring and dashboard. After confirming that the water has been drained from the wiring and dashboard, drain the water and fuel from the fuel tank, add new fuel, replace the fuel filter, replace the air filter, remove the spark plug, start the engine to expel any water inside, replace the spark plug with a new one, replace the engine oil, and then start the engine.
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