Clock Resetting Automatically

[krisv]

Started up the bike this morning and the clock reset itself from the correct time to 1:00 AM. This is the second time this has happened in 2 weeks. Anyone experienced this before?

Bike is a K5 Wee btw.

Cheers,

Kris

[hookie]

Sounds like the voltage at start up is dropping low enough to re-set the clock. Suggest you check the battery condition and all the battery and ground connections.

[Parademic]

Yep. Had the same issue. It usually resets when you turn the key. If so, it's a sign of the battery being in its way out.

If it's not doing it when starting, it's more likely to be a connection issue, so give your battery contacts a clean and tighten them up.

Gareth

[krisv]

Thanks fellas.

Update: The whole display went blank for a couple of seconds yesterday when cranking the engine. It also happened again while riding.I had a look at the battery connections and it seems to be tight. I will give it a clean over the weekend and keep an eye out again.

Can this be caused by a loose contact anywhere? If so, where can I locate it?

I am absolutely useless with electrical work.

How do I find out whether it is a duff battery or if its a ground issue?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Kris

[mr_diver]

Most likely a dying battery.
Same symptoms everytime my battery had come to the end of it's life.

Have a look on mds batterieswebsite.
Got a yuasa battery for £34.50 delivered a couple of years back.

[Parademic]

Yep. I'll go with mr driver. It's the battery.

Sometimes they are a little confusing too. If u put a multimeter on it, it often shows 12v + but if u try and start the engine whilst it's on u'll see the voltage drop right down to ingle figures.

Treat yourself to a new one.

Gareth


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