77 R100s Clock Quit

[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!

[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.

[Kurt in S.A.]

How about a Hobbs Meter??

Kurt in S.A.

[SteveD]

Welcome Dave.
Google VDO 50mm clock.

[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.

[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.

[Zombie Master]

Can the clocks be maintained to avoid failure?

[Garnet]

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?

[moore84rs]

I had mine repaired by these guys. I can't remember the cost.

http://www.paspeedo.com/bmwclocks.htm

[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....