Misting clocks

[gazzatriumph]

Just wanted people's thoughts. The digital clock mists up when out in the sun as does the speedo but to a lesser extent. Its only when out in the sun not in the garage.
I have put a warranty claim in which will more than likely be accepted. My dilemma is that on the new clock the odometer can't be set at current mileage they said they would note it in the service manual. It's not due first MOT until next year, would this put people off buying it?
I'm not looking at selling it but wondering whether to just live with it and what if new clocks have the same issue.

 

[gazzatriumph]

My Triumph T120 did the same but it was out of warranty and they wouldn't change them. My bikes have always been kept in a decent garage.

 

[Don the Don]

Have a gander at this Gazza

R.E admit they cannot fix misting issues in clocks

Hi All Had an email yesterday from R.E. Support UK. Reason I've been talking to them is that I'v had 4 set of clocks in 18 months. 2 Of the old style (no vents) and 2 of the new (with vents) all of which have misted up badly. In some cases I was unable to read the speed. The email yesterday says...

www.royalenfieldowners.com

there appears to be a youtube vid on this one

Fog/condensation in instrument cluster

My instrument cluster, on cold or wet days, will get a fog in the cluster on the edges. This makes it a challenge to see RPMs and what gear I am in. Anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to seal it to prevent any moisture from getting inside?

www.royalenfieldowners.com

just the video, he's a jock so if you need a translation ask @MartytheMartian

 

[smib]

My Himalayan is the same .....mists up.
Dealer stated they all do that?
"Wan**r"

 

[gazzatriumph]

My Himalayan is the same .....mists up.
Dealer stated they all do that?
"Wan**r"

Looks like the dealer is right. I can live with it but is it likely to cause problems in the future, any thoughts.

 

[Don the Don]

is it likely to cause problems in the future, any thoughts

if left unchecked it may cause issues, it appears that most makes suffer issues, the nett is awash with the same question
https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/condensation.766522/

Clocks misting up...

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[gazzatriumph]

I'll see what dealer says, I don't see much point having them replaced if its going to happen again with new ones. As you said seems a common problem which I can live with. It's the same as other bikes have had, only happens when the sun is out, back in the garage it disappears.

 

[half ton]

My Meteor speedo mists very slightly around one edge (always 4 O'clock on dial) seems to be an Autumn / Winter problem on mine as no sign in Summer yet and bike is 3yrs old in November, It does seem to be more common on the Classic though

 

[Steve 998cc]

I've got 22year old Bandit 1200 and and a 17 year old Z1000 Never had that problem on any bike I've owned in 52 years all except a 3 year old 1974 Triumph 750 Bonnie biggest heap of crap I've owned in 52years of riding put me off British bikes for life.

 

[Don the Don]

1974 Triumph 750 Bonnie biggest heap of crap I've owned in 52years of riding put me off British bikes for life.

Those old T140's came out the factory in all manner of conditions, if you had a Friday built one you were fecked from day one, one reason I went over to my Honda CB 750, it was a case of when travelling when I get there as apposed to "IF"

 

[Big Sandy]

It's probably got a lot to do with the "politically correct" rubber they use for seals nowadays. It soon fails.

I think if it were mine, post warranty, I'd take the clocks off, and remove the gaskets, dry in a hot airing cupboard, maybe in a dessicant for good measure, then reseal with silicone.

 

[smib]

My dealer who is a complete arsehole.
Offered a solution of drillng a 1mm drain hole in the bottom of the clock.

Never been back since for any form of servicing. TBH the warranty is worthless anyway

 

[Don the Don]

They probably don't mist up in India there main consumer area.