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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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So riding down the road I will look down and see my clock flashing "12hr" like you are trying to set the clock. It doesnt do it with anything specific. I would understand if I hit a hard bump or something and it did it every time, but even just going down the highway it will sometimes happen. Nothing else seems to be acting up, and it keeps the correct time. Anyone have any ideas? Its slightly annoying.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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To be honest i've never used the clock function mine stays on the odometer.But i tend to lean to your concern should it be doing this.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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I would remove the back plate on the speedo and check the wires going to the button. The button has 2 wires dangeling loose inside there and may be pinched or shorting out somehow. Your button could be defective also, or water got in it.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Does anyone really know what time it is?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RCFlyer571
So riding down the road I will look down and see my clock flashing "12hr" like you are trying to set the clock. It doesnt do it with anything specific. I would understand if I hit a hard bump or something and it did it every time, but even just going down the highway it will sometimes happen. Nothing else seems to be acting up, and it keeps the correct time. Anyone have any ideas? Its slightly annoying.
Originally Posted by xFreebirdx
Does anyone really know what time it is?
I wasn't gonna say anything until I saw Freebird's post...

If you're wondering what time it is while you're riding you're doing it wrong.


I have no idea what's wrong, but checking the speedo canister(?) sounds like a good start.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Mine did the same thing shortly after I picked the bike up. I added a 12V outlet shortly after and wired it directly to the battery...ground on the batt. was finger tight. Snugged that down, hasn't happened since.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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does an 05 1200 custom have that clock function? i have never been able to find it.
 
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