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Maybe try removing the windshield, the fairing dash (2 screws in the two corners) and try re-seating the analog gauge wiring and making sure that they're all secure.
Taking the dash apart is super easy...
Below image is what you'll have access too:
I try to avoid riding in the wet stuff; which is basically unavoidable, but probably have the benefit of not getting winter road salt and such in my experience.
I'll probably add this to my annual preventative maintenance routine.
The wax oil is pretty gummy:
I took a look at my 2022 First Edition Model B; I didn't see any evidence of rust, but can definitely see how the edge of the fender can certainly become a problem down the road.
In the below image, you can see that there is a folded seam along the edge of the fender; I sprayed an aviation...
They removed the electronic ECU functionality, and used a magneto to fire the spark plugs; I tried to capture a close up picture, showing the spark plug cable:
I had originally replaced the existing pedal on my Model B, with a slightly larger pedal; which did help improve my U-Turn capabilities, via clutch friction and dragging the rear brake.
I recently replaced the entire rear brake lever with the Roland Sands Design (RSD) lever, which I REALLY like...