MotoMeter Clocks

[RPGR90s]

I have the original electric clock in my '74 R90s that just started losing time. Are there any companies that would repair it and leave the stock movement intact?

I know the standard thing to do is replace/upgrade to a quartz movement but was hoping to keep it original if possible.

Thanks,

RPG

 

[junkjohn]

www.guagerepairs.com

 

[20774]

Check w/ Terry Vrla. I know he does speedos and tachs, not sure about clocks.

 

[RPGR90s]

Clocks

Thank You

 

[179212]

On one of the flying brick speedometer threads someone mentions overseas speedometer repairs fixed his clock

 

[chunk]

http://www.foreignspeedoinc.com
These guys in SoCal, do a great job on airhead tachs and speedo's, idk about clocks but maybe worth a call. Nice folks and quick service at a very reasonable price.

 

[20774]

I have additional speedometer repair places listed in the link in my signature line.

 

[grahamm]

for a possible self repair:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/getproductions/sets/72157627860750305/

I have done 2 of my own and they work perfectly now...

 

[jad01]

Overseas Speedometer

I've had two repaired by these folks (among other instruments) with good success.

 

[khittner]

Long ago, I had the original clock give out on the 90S I then had, and Overseas Speedo (I think it was them) offered a new quartz clock, and they would transfer the my original clock's white-numbered face to the new clock's movement. Best of both worlds: Longevity and accuracy, along with correct instrument appearance. Maybe not the solution if concours judges are going to be scrutinizing the details.

 

[RPGR90s]

clocks

Long ago, I had the original clock give out on the 90S I then had, and Overseas Speedo (I think it was them) offered a new quartz clock, and they would transfer the my original clock's white-numbered face to the new clock's movement. Best of both worlds: Longevity and accuracy, along with correct instrument appearance. Maybe not the solution if concours judges are going to be scrutinizing the details.

Its nearly impossible to get parts for an original clock. And I can't remember the last time I saw one running on a bike. Maybe your solution would be te best.

For now, Ive cleaned and lubed mine and have it running on the bench, hoping to see if it's accurate over a few days time.

 

[happy wanderer]

Its nearly impossible to get parts for an original clock. And I can't remember the last time I saw one running on a bike. Maybe your solution would be te best.

For now, Ive cleaned and lubed mine and have it running on the bench, hoping to see if it's accurate over a few days time.

I saw two of them running perfectly on time just five minutes ago in my shed. One on my RS dash and one in a pod on my G/S. They are both original clocks from 81 and 82 and run perfectly on time. Motometer made really good quality instruments. I know everyone is replacing them with modern quartz crystal movements these days which are cheap and accurate but both my airheads have Collector status plates on them requiring me to keep them as stock as possible. But also I just love those analog clocks. They suit the bikes and the era they come from!

 

[RPGR90s]

Clocks

I saw two of them running perfectly on time just five minutes ago in my shed. One on my RS dash and one in a pod on my G/S. They are both original clocks from 81 and 82 and run perfectly on time. Motometer made really good quality instruments. I know everyone is replacing them with modern quartz crystal movements these days which are cheap and accurate but both my airheads have Collector status plates on them requiring me to keep them as stock as possible. But also I just love those analog clocks. They suit the bikes and the era they come from!

I should have clarified that it's been awhile since I've seen running original clocks on a R90s.

The exception being Todd Trumbore's 40th anniversary R90s rally a few years ago.

 

[RPGR90s]

Clocks

I saw two of them running perfectly on time just five minutes ago in my shed. One on my RS dash and one in a pod on my G/S. They are both original clocks from 81 and 82 and run perfectly on time. Motometer made really good quality instruments. I know everyone is replacing them with modern quartz crystal movements these days which are cheap and accurate but both my airheads have Collector status plates on them requiring me to keep them as stock as possible. But also I just love those analog clocks. They suit the bikes and the era they come from!

I should have clarified that it's been awhile since I've seen running original clocks on a R90s.

The exception being Todd Trumbore's 40th anniversary R90s rally a few years ago.

 

[James.A]

Along these lines, can anyone recommend a source for a replacement clock that will fit in the dash of my R80RT. My R100RS had a working clock and I took a liking to it being there.

 

[20774]

I bought instruments at Bass Pro shop. They were the right size and looked quasi correct. They were meant for boat usage so I was sure it was water repellent and was also damped for vibrations. Here's my current set in my Lufty fairing.

Somewhere in the past, I also got some gauges at NAPA.

 

[happy wanderer]

Along these lines, can anyone recommend a source for a replacement clock that will fit in the dash of my R80RT. My R100RS had a working clock and I took a liking to it being there.

You can get a good variety of instruments at Summit Racing. I only found one VDO style clock there that would fit but it is not a German MotoMeter of course. They are no longer made and NLA from BMW. Most are going to quartz and digital instruments as replacements. I still prefer analog and the analog look and feel on my airheads. Here's what the Summit Racing one looks like:

It's $54 here: https://tinyurl.com/y393n9c6

Matching voltmeter here: https://tinyurl.com/y3qgwgoc

 

[James.A]

Thanks for the input.

 

[jad01]

You can get a good variety of instruments at Summit Racing. I only found one VDO style clock there that would fit but it is not a German MotoMeter of course. They are no longer made and NLA from BMW. Most are going to quartz and digital instruments as replacements. I still prefer analog and the analog look and feel on my airheads. Here's what the Summit Racing one looks like:

It's $54 here: https://tinyurl.com/y393n9c6

Matching voltmeter here: https://tinyurl.com/y3qgwgoc

I have this clock in one of my Miatas- it's a nice piece and I like it. But, if you have green-faced numbers on your instruments like I do on my bikes, it won't match (if that is important). The Miata has white-faced numbers, so it worked for that application (although I had to pull it apart to color the fixed LED green to get the back-illumination to show through green when the lights are on to match the dash lighting).

 

[happy wanderer]

Thanks for the input.

Check out what some are asking for an airhead BMW OEM clock market these days:
https://advrider.com/f/threads/new-airhead-flea-market-thread.1028901/page-12#post-36933267


Now I think that both those prices are very high and with some hunting you can do better for sure but I see more and more ads for NOS stuff that people have been hanging onto waiting for the "right time" to sell.