/6 clock

[splinelube]

There are some nice sites on repair of the speedometer on these bikes but would appreciate some info. (other than VDO Company) and leads on repairing my clock. It is disconnected now as when I wire it the puppy is noisey and runs fast/slow. Will take it out after my riding season in a few weeks. Ok so I am a geezer.

[sgborgstrom]

Not wanting to give free advertising but Capital Cycle has 'em new for $120.00

http://www.capitalcycle.com/

IIRC it's a standard size hole, there ought to be a multitude of clocks out there that'll fit, though waterproofness might be an issue.

Steve

[donkey doctor]

Hello; You need someone like me, who is curious why things work or don't work. I would take that clock apart until I found something wrong. They don't usually self destruct, so if you're carefull and don't break anything while taking it apart, what do you have to lose?

My Dad was a watchmaker, when I was 11 I got into his box of broken pocket watches and actually fixed 2 or 3 of them before my Mom found out what I was up to. It's all commom sense. just don't lose anything.

My clock keeps perfect time, or I would have looked into it by now.

[splinelube]

Ok, I give up. Now I know why the Canadian trains all run on time. But if you plan a trip back east give a call.

[Cosmoline52]

Early on my '78 100S dropped the second hand off the Motometer clock. Past warranty (of course) I was directed to a small shop locally that worked on German instruments (North Hollywood Speedometer).

IIRC, for about 1/2 cost of a new unit they reaffixed the second hand and all was well for several more years then it fell off again.

By this time I was married with 3 little ones and a mortgage so another pro repair was not a priority... so I opened it up myself.

Believe me, these things are built. The bezel crimps down and around the housing and traps an O-ring in there. The lens is glass and won't take abuse. I eventually gave up on the clean approach and when I finally got it apart I was able to glue the second hand down for good but reinstallation of the bezel left it tortured... :cry It's functioned fine now for years but looks like crap.

I don't even know whether this shop is still in business but maybe there are instrument specialists in your area that can help. Only thing that keeps me from buying a new clock is that it won't match my other faded instruments! ;)

[Cosmoline52]

Let me ask here, this /6 has the VDO clock right? Steve (above) has added Capital has the $120 units but I believe them to be the Motometers which won't match your bike.

Capital's VDO replacement is $50 but if you go that route maybe a phone call to confirm conformity with your other instruments might help. That's if you're concerned about those kinds of things like some people (OK, like me ;) ) can be!

[manicmechanic]

Not knowing how much of a disciple to fidelity you might be, but on my '76 /6 with Hannigan fairing, I wanted to install a clock and voltmeter. I could get functional units for a bit over $100 for the pair. Then I was perusing the Aerostich catalog and saw a neat little digital unit that has a voltmeter, clock, and thermometer for $27. So now in one of the fairing cutouts there resides a $10 oil pressure gauge. Still trying to figure out what to put in the other cutout.

[splinelube]

I agree. The motometer clock is a good replacement but does is not an exact replacement thus the reason for my desire for a repair. Would like to keep the S as original as possible. Thanks for your comments. Russ