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77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:55 pm
by 00_Green
After 33 years my clock quit.
It stripped a gear from the looks of it. I know I could have it rebuilt but I'm more interested in cheaper or other options. I'll box this one up and put it away if I can come up with an alternative.
What have you guys used to replace your clocks or do you just leave it in the dash inop?
Thanks!
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:02 pm
by 00_Green
Yeah it's my first post, my name is Dave, I live in Ga. Here's my bike ........................
The link didn't work, I'll try again later.
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:20 pm
by Kurt in S.A.
How about a Hobbs Meter??
Kurt in S.A.
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:28 pm
by SteveD
Welcome Dave.
Google VDO 50mm clock.
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:03 pm
by Schnell
I have a similar problem on my RS and am to cheep to have it fixed. I found OEM units on ebay but were also pricey. I did find suitable replacements when searching marine applications. D*#n if I can remember the manufacturers name though.
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:33 am
by Jean
Nathan's swap meet is THIS weekend, Nov 6.
Blue Moon 9Norcross) is next weekend, Nov 13.
Maybe you can get a salvage clock at one of these.
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:05 pm
by Zombie Master
Can the clocks be maintained to avoid failure?
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:11 pm
by Garnet
Zombie Master wrote:Can the clocks be maintained to avoid failure?
Keep the valves set and change the oil regularly.
Sooo, would you run dyno or synthetic oil in your clock. Can you get REAL synthetic oil for your clock anymore?
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:27 pm
by moore84rs
I had mine repaired by these guys. I can't remember the cost.
http://www.paspeedo.com/bmwclocks.htm
Re: 77 R100s Clock Quit
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:10 pm
by Jean
I don't know if this company makes clocks, but when the voltmeter failed in our R100RS (really a dressed S) I found a good replacement that WORKS, from EQUUS. at an auto part shop. It was about $18, and fit the hole in the dash nicely. Looks good too.
You might try for something like that.
Unless you have a burr in your britches about this "original" stuff....