clock and mileage resetting

semo · 08-22-2011, 01:39 PM

The clock and trip odometer have reset themselves to zero a few times in the past month. This happens when I turn the bike off and come back to it a little later. I checked and cleaned the battery posts ( which weren't really too bad) but is there anything else that i should look at that might be responsible for this?
Thanks in advance for any help

usranger74 · 08-22-2011, 01:58 PM

I have followed post like this before. Someone is going to say "Battery" Evidently, this is a sign that your battery is starting to go bad.

**Top Cat** · 08-22-2011, 03:01 PM

"Battery"

recumbentbob · 08-22-2011, 05:37 PM

Mine did that right before the battery died completely.

Replace your battery.

macmac · 08-22-2011, 05:41 PM

Battery......... And when you install a new one add a Shumaker pig tail to is, and use the shumaker auto float, anti sulfation pulse charger. It's waiting for you at walley workd and costs 20 bucks. The little one by this brand name if you have any idea to get 8 years out of the next battery.

I ran the pig tail forward and down to come out at the metal wire loom, tubing holder. It's hidden and away from paint. With a hot engine just turned off i can get to that 2 prong connector easy, and my battery is on a charger any time i am not riding. 06 battery reads 12.8 after 14 hours not on the charger. Can't beat that with a stick.

dma123 · 08-22-2011, 07:12 PM

I have the same problem, so thanks for the post. It answered my question. Now I have to buy a new battery.

usranger74 · 08-22-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dma123

I have the same problem, so thanks for the post. It answered my question. Now I have to buy a new battery.

Many membes say this is the best place to get a battery

http://www.batterymart.com/

mikeyger · 08-22-2011, 08:55 PM

battery plus The Extreme XTAX20HLis a good battery with 310cca. It is just shy a 100 dollars.

mikeyger · 08-22-2011, 08:55 PM

battery plus The Extreme XTAX20HLis a good battery with 310cca. It is just shy a 100 dollars.

**Top Cat** · 08-22-2011, 09:28 PM

There is an echo in here again.

cactusjack · 08-23-2011, 12:31 AM

Aw, what the hell....battery!

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-23-2011, 03:33 AM

If the reset happens when you are attempting to start the bike it could be bad connections. If the reset just happens while the bike is parked and not trying to start then it is probably the battery. The first suggestion was what was wrong with my bike. Tightened the connections to the battery and no more resets.

**ringadingh** · 08-23-2011, 04:37 AM

I agree!

semo · 08-23-2011, 06:37 AM

thanks for the help....I will get a new battery.

macmac · 08-23-2011, 09:53 AM

Gene, In part I agree with you, as a bad connection is the same as a dead battery basicly. The whole matter could be solved with a voltmeter, and 3 tests.

Ain't that right TC?

08-22-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
semo Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	clock and mileage resetting The clock and trip odometer have reset themselves to zero a few times in the past month. This happens when I turn the bike off and come back to it a little later. I checked and cleaned the battery posts ( which weren't really too bad) but is there anything else that i should look at that might be responsible for this? Thanks in advance for any help Login or Register to Remove Ads
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usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	clock and mileage resetting I have followed post like this before. Someone is going to say "Battery" Evidently, this is a sign that your battery is starting to go bad. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-22-2011, 03:01 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	clock and mileage resetting "Battery" __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	clock and mileage resetting Mine did that right before the battery died completely. Replace your battery. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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08-22-2011, 05:41 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	clock and mileage resetting Battery......... And when you install a new one add a Shumaker pig tail to is, and use the shumaker auto float, anti sulfation pulse charger. It's waiting for you at walley workd and costs 20 bucks. The little one by this brand name if you have any idea to get 8 years out of the next battery. I ran the pig tail forward and down to come out at the metal wire loom, tubing holder. It's hidden and away from paint. With a hot engine just turned off i can get to that 2 prong connector easy, and my battery is on a charger any time i am not riding. 06 battery reads 12.8 after 14 hours not on the charger. Can't beat that with a stick. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-22-2011, 07:12 PM	#6
dma123 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 12	clock and mileage resetting I have the same problem, so thanks for the post. It answered my question. Now I have to buy a new battery. __________________ David A. Lawrenceville, Ga 2006 Nomad KawaNOW #01790
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08-22-2011, 08:55 PM	#8
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	clock and mileage resetting battery plus The Extreme XTAX20HLis a good battery with 310cca. It is just shy a 100 dollars.
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08-22-2011, 09:28 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	clock and mileage resetting There is an echo in here again. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-23-2011, 12:31 AM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	clock and mileage resetting Aw, what the hell....battery! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-23-2011, 03:33 AM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	clock and mileage resetting If the reset happens when you are attempting to start the bike it could be bad connections. If the reset just happens while the bike is parked and not trying to start then it is probably the battery. The first suggestion was what was wrong with my bike. Tightened the connections to the battery and no more resets. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-23-2011, 04:37 AM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	clock and mileage resetting I agree! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-23-2011, 06:37 AM	#14
semo Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	clock and mileage resetting thanks for the help....I will get a new battery.
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08-23-2011, 09:53 AM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	clock and mileage resetting Gene, In part I agree with you, as a bad connection is the same as a dead battery basicly. The whole matter could be solved with a voltmeter, and 3 tests. Ain't that right TC? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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