Digital display affected by heat

[agedbikeman]

Where I live in the north of France, this week the temperature has soared into the 30's, unusual for here, however I left my RT in the sunshine, when I switched on the digital display had 2 black bands top and bottom, as the display cooled down they disappeared, I know LCD can be affected by temperature but has anyone else had this problem.


Alex

[ottawa-rider]

Yes, had it happen to me once and others here have complained about this also.

[Bob Denman]

Some folks will pull out the "warning card", for use as a shade for the display...

[ARtraveler]

A common occurrence when the temperature gets higher and the is left out in the sun.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

When you say 30's you do mean celsius?

[Deer Slayer]

I put my driving gloves over the display. You have to put them some place. Stops the lines. Ride on...

[TomB985]

Interesting about the display lines. Has anyone ever killed one?

[spyderCodes]

Interesting about the display lines. Has anyone ever killed one?

I've heard of plenty of clusters being replaced but the trouble is almost always wonky analog speedo or tach not the lcd.

[JerryB]

Hi SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN,

Re: When you say 30's you do mean celsius?

30*C = 86*F

Jerry Baumchen

PS) And that is quite warm for northern France.

[agedbikeman]

When you say 30's you do mean celsius?

Yes. Not "quite warm" more like stinking hot, got up to 38 degrees one day.

You never can always sometimes tell what's least expected most!!!!

[agedbikeman]

Some folks will pull out the "warning card", for use as a shade for the display...

That's exactly what I did, I also pegged a duster to it for extra insulation.

SO!! there is a sensible use for the "warning card", I have removed the sticker, didn't want other bikers to see it and think I was some sort of an idiot that needed to read such rubbish before I ride, after all if you need to read the warning card you shouln't even be let loose on roller skates let alone a motorbike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I will print a label saying screen protector to cover up the words "Warning Card".
How to turn a piece of useless kit into a FARKLE

[agedbikeman]

I put my driving gloves over the display. You have to put them some place. Stops the lines. Ride on...

Lucky you don't live in London, cost you a fortune in nicked driving gloves

[agedbikeman]

Interesting about the display lines. Has anyone ever killed one?

Be surprised if one died, LCD usually reurns to normal when the temperature drops, pretty robust things

[Deer Slayer]

Lucky you don't live in London, cost you a fortune in nicked driving gloves

Just pick your nose before placing gloves there.They may not get nicked.

[Chupaca]

As mentioned, pulling the safety card down is a quick easy way to prevent this. I also do it when the sun is to my back on long straight roads. Now if you have a pull over cover it will be even better to keep the seat cool and people off.

[ES44AC]

I have this happen at least 25 times this summer on 90+ days. I'm glad this tread was started, because I never thought of pulling the safety card down to protect it. Great tip.

I've seen this on $3k+ 2 way radios in direct sunlight for extended periods do this as well.

[furface90]

I have a 2013 RTS and regularly ride in over 100 in the summer and have had a few rides in over 110 and never had the display problem. But we have a dry heat, maybe it is a temp/humidity problem.

[missouriboy]

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[Fjrwillie]

Where I live in the north of France, this week the temperature has soared into the 30's, unusual for here, however I left my RT in the sunshine, when I switched on the digital display had 2 black bands top and bottom, as the display cooled down they disappeared, I know LCD can be affected by temperature but has anyone else had this problem.


Alex

Had the exact same issue this spring while in South Carolina and Georgia. Temps in high 90's. You description is exactly what happened to mine. I thought I was going to have problems with the bike while out for the next week and half. Temps drop display comes back to normal.

Willie

[Highwayman2013]

Interesting about the display lines. Has anyone ever killed one?

Yes ours went all grey. Gets hot in Las Vegas, the dealer advised us to block the sun with a towel or something similar.