Clock on '08 Classic losing time: help ?

[ken]

Hi all
the clock on my classic has suddenly started to loose 1 min in every 5 min . I don't know if the bike is just depressed in lockdown or there is a simple answer to the problem

 

[stollydriver]

Have you checked the plug under tank for good clean connection. Maybe a resistance issue

 

[ken]

that's my thinking at the moment I will have a look shortly

 

[Joesmoe]

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with the clocks on the '05 Rockets. If like the one I purchased NOS from Triumph, one that mounts on the handle bar, it is a mechanical clock with electric windup solenoid. It that case, the varying voltage is not going to be the source of the problem (as long as the battery is charged).

I didn't want to fool with it, and returned it. BUT, had I wanted to keep it, I know a place that still works on watches and such, and I would have taken it there.

I'm guessing, your clock is just "tired". Original lubricant has dried, and no longer effective, and internal resistance has increased to the point the drive spring cannot overcome it, and the clock slows -- noticeably in your case.

What I did - since the cost was about the same, was go for a Martin Instruments clock, and am happy with it.

 

[ken]

what a good answer it makes sense as it is 12 years old thank you

 

[scot in exile]

Watches /clocks never knew anyone still used these last century devices could be it is losing time as it is on 2005 classic and the classic did not come out until 2006?????? just spitballing some time travel Marty McFly stuff.

 

[ken]

Watches /clocks never knew anyone still used these last century devices could be it is losing time as it is on 2005 classic and the classic did not come out until 2006?????? just spitballing some time travel Marty McFly stuff.

you could be right but it is an 08

 

[Gregger]

you could be right but it is an 08

Then it should be gaining time....

 

[stollydriver]

I did see him next week.....

 

[CanberraR3]

If you wait until it stops completely it will be dead accurate twice a day.