RID '99 GS1150 - clock issue

[kanhulk13]

Gents & Ladies:

Whenever I start the bike the clock re-sets to 0:00.
It's like a re-set to time elapsed.

Any ideas?

I tried to re-set the display by holding both 'hour' and 'minute' buttons down. It goes through the test but on re-start the clock still goes back to 0:00.

Likely cause:
I had the GPS plugged into socket by left foot. Booted it and possibly caused a short?

I checked the fuses under the seat. They look fine.

 

[Decster]

check your battery

 

[RickG]

Sounds like the power is being lost to the clock just like of you were disconnecting the battery. Either faulty connection somewhere, a weak battery causing a big voltage drop to the rest of the bike when you try and start(does the engine crank over easily?), or a failing clock.

 

[vernon]

Clock

Mine had same problem, new vdo req.

 

[mylovelyhorse]

Mine had same problem, new vdo req.

What's a VDO?

 

[motobiker]

It will be the battery... as has been said. it's either undercharged or on its way out.

How old is it?

 

[shready]

What's a VDO?

The display, look close it has VDO written on it.

Dunno what it stands for though.

Sounds like a battery problem though, start the bike with the lights turned off.

Do you also have ABS problems? (Assuming you have ABS).

 

[motobiker]

The display, look close it has VDO written on it.

Dunno what it stands for though.

I thought it was either a german acronym type thingie for 'gear position indicator' or some such - Or the sub contractor that makes the RID for BMW.

 

[vernon]

It will be the battery... as has been said. it's either undercharged or on its way out.

How old is it?

If it starts i would think it has power to operate a clock.

 

[motobiker]

If it starts i would think it has power to operate a clock.

No Vernon you're being logical - that doesn't always work with these german wotsits...

I had the same problem when my battery was on its way out. the clock would reset - even though the battery could muster enough power to turn over the engine.

The clock is likely resetting due to that clever little load shedding relay shutting down everything to get enough power to the starter motor.

 

[vernon]

Mine went to Jefferies new battery fitted still the same, new VDO job done.

 

[motobiker]

I just fitted a new battery.. job done.

Its much more likely that the battery is at fault than the RID.

 

[Steptoe]

Double check fuse 3 again. Or try swopping it with another fuse.

 

[kanhulk13]

1. I'll check the fuse #3 and/or swap.
2. Will put the battery on the charger overnight.

Battery is only 1 year old (per last owner) but I'll check again. As mentioned...weirdness in bikes is so often a loose connection or weak battery.

Since it has ABS I usually start the bike with lights off.

electrics...I fried my Aprilia's battery on Saturday so I have to figure that one out too...relay, rectifier or battery...

Now I know why many people like to have 2 bikes...this way one is (usually) running while the other is being fixed.

 

[(RIP) maverick]

My father in law just did a trip from Cape Town to UK with his 1150. Took him up to John O'Groats this weekend doing the longest day run to Land's End on Saturday. Every time he stalls the bike his clock resets It does not do it on startup or any other time. Any ideas :eyesdown

 

[Shaggy]

Hi, i've had the same problem as kanhulk13, fixed it with a £1.50 digital watch, off the market, fitted on the handlebars, ,
Still havn't found the original problem.
Fitted a new battery and new fuse No 3, have power to the aux sockets and have found that if I run a live feed straight to the Rider Display multiplug then the clock works fine. on mine it must be a break in the wire between the fuse and the multi plug , i guess ??????.

 

[tyclyd]

Its the VDO

I have to say that my 2002 Adventure has the same problem linked with illogical petrol guage performance. Battery is OK but Mike from Cardiff sugested it was likley the VDO on it way out - gonna wait till it fails then order a new one...

 

[kanhulk13]

Steptoe wins the prize. Fuse #3 was of a style 9 years old and you can only see it's blown if you look very very carefully.
Problem solved, Thanks gents!

Now on to the Aprilia with the roasted battery...

It's like James May says on Top Gear...you have to keep on top of it (maintenance/repairs) or pretty soon you have a junk bike/older car.

After the Aprilia it's onto the '91 VW Golf Cabriolet...never ending!