How to view the clock??

[Dmartin]

On my 2018 RTL the Clock is Good and on time all the time.. Love it.. Easy to see..

 

[Woodaddict]

I just thought of something. I wonder if BUDS has a setting that will change the clock to run time hours. Dealers who rent Spyders might need/use that to know how much rental to charge. I'll send a PM to jcthorne and ask him since he a copy of BUDS.

on the trip odo A & B, it counts miles, TIME, and ave speed

 

[jcthorne]

I just thought of something. I wonder if BUDS has a setting that will change the clock to run time hours. Dealers who rent Spyders might need/use that to know how much rental to charge. I'll send a PM to jcthorne and ask him since he a copy of BUDS.

No, BUDS does not.

My guess is the clock has not been set to correct time and just started counting from 00:00. Suggest the OP go into settings and set the clock. Not that it will keep correct time over the long term.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The top right corner IS SHOWING THE RUN TIME AND NOT THE CLOCK.

I think you have it in 24 hr mode, not 12 hr AM PM mode!

 

[Little Blue]

Clock Issue

The Top right corner of the screen is where the clock(TIME) is displayed on my Spyder. I believe our Spyders are the same. The settings are listed in the owners manual. Good Luck.

 

[FINFAN3DP]

No, BUDS does not.

My guess is the clock has not been set to correct time and just started counting from 00:00. Suggest the OP go into settings and set the clock. Not that it will keep correct time over the long term.

I keep resetting the time, and then every time I start the bike, it goes back to all zeros, and tracks the time the bike is running.

 

[Bob Denman]

Hit your mode button until you get to preferences...
scroll down to the clock feature, hit the right arrow, and then you'll see what your options are.

...and SHOUTING, is unnecessary.

 

[UtahPete]

I keep resetting the time, and then every time I start the bike, it goes back to all zeros, and tracks the time the bike is running.

Okay, thanks for the explanation finally. That's not how the clock is supposed to work and I've never seen that problem mentioned on this forum before.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I keep resetting the time, and then every time I start the bike, it goes back to all zeros, and tracks the time the bike is running.

Check your battery condition. It may be weak enough to cause the cluster to reset but still start the bike. Start it with a jump battery attached & see if the clock resets.

 

[FINFAN3DP]

Check your battery condition. It may be weak enough to cause the cluster to reset but still start the bike. Start it with a jump battery attached & see if the clock resets.

Thanks Idaho. Maybe that is it.

 

[FINFAN3DP]

Check your battery condition. It may be weak enough to cause the cluster to reset but still start the bike. Start it with a jump battery attached & see if the clock resets.

I set it today and it stayed till i shut the spyder off. Came out from the store, started the bike, and it went right back into run time mode. This is very frustrating. It must be a battery issue.

 

[UtahPete]

I set it today and it stayed till i shut the spyder off. Came out from the store, started the bike, and it went right back into run time mode. This is very frustrating. It must be a battery issue.

Even if you get it to clock mode, it will not keep accurate time, so why fret over it?

 

[DGoebel]

I set it today and it stayed till i shut the spyder off. Came out from the store, started the bike, and it went right back into run time mode. This is very frustrating. It must be a battery issue.

FINFAN3DP, if it was a battery issue, you wouldn't have come out of the store and started the bike. The bikes won't start if they're too low to hold the clock settings.

Some setting, maybe an "Easter Egg" type un-published multi button combination or maintenance /technician's setting has allowed that Clock display to only show Engine Run time. Almost sounds like a factory / technical test mode or something. Even the trip meter doesn't only show current engine run time, it shows run time for the trip, it doesn't reset each shut down.

Since you did say you were able to set the time in the settings I take it you have been through the normal settings area to see where 12 hr / 24 hr time setting is. This maybe an issue that your local dealer has to check/correct.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I set it today and it stayed till i shut the spyder off. Came out from the store, started the bike, and it went right back into run time mode. This is very frustrating. It must be a battery issue.

If you're not aware the the battery voltage takes a steep drop when you hit the starter button because of the high current draw of the starter motor. Once the bike is running voltage is no problem as the alternator will crank out plenty enough power to power everything at full voltage. That's why I suggest you start the bike with a jumper battery attached. That way the voltage won't drop near as much. If the clock is resetting because of the voltage drop from a weak bike battery a jumper battery will confirm this the case if the clock does not reset while using the jumper.

FinFan, are you seeing any darkening of the cluster screen or weird action of the screen when you hit the starter? If so, then your battery for sure is bad. Another test you might do is start, stop, and restart the motor several times in a few minutes. This will draw down the battery faster than it will recharge. If the battery is near to crapping out you should be able to force it into a condition of not being strong enough to start. When that happens you'll see the screen black out.

FINFAN3DP, if it was a battery issue, you wouldn't have come out of the store and started the bike. The bikes won't start if they're too low to hold the clock settings.

This has been the case in all the reports here of the cluster going blank or black during starting. BUT, I'm going to say that there MAY, just may, be a voltage level that will cause the clock to reset but not blank out the cluster screen. If that in fact is what's happening to FinFan then it is the first time it has been reported here. If that is not what is happening then the next probability, in my mind, is a defective cluster. The only way to know is to run tests with a variable voltage source that won't dip when the starter button is pushed.

I had an occurrence once where the screen went crazy for a moment but the bike started.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

FinFan, if it turns out the cluster is defective it might not worth it to replace it. If you still have warranty left the cluster can be changed, but I'm pretty sure you'll have to start with a 00000 odometer reading. So which is worse, a screwed up clock or an odo with wrong mileage numbers? If you have no warranty coverage then replacing the cluster would in your case be like spending $800 for a second rate hard to read digital clock. You probably don't want that either, do you?

 

[FINFAN3DP]

I still have a warranty
No the cluster does not dim at all. No other issues except the clock. Someone asked why i care? Cuz i want stuff to work right, and i want to make sure there isnt some other issue, like the battery.

 

[Little Blue]

Clock Issue

I would go to my local Spyder Dealership and let them see the problem. Good Luck :thumbup:

 

[davehirst]

Clock

my 2014 clock was grim alright, but my 2017 is actually correct, and I was really surprised.
For me the read out (top right) is so small as to be unreadable , so I got a high dollar ($15) Casio Easy read
wristwatch, large bold dial and face, water resistant, black case and neoprene strap. Works PERFECT strapped just inside
of the left switch pod. the quickest glance reveals the time

I used a timex strapped to my right handlebar. Velcro keeps it in place. 2015 RT S Spyder clock gains alot.

 

[DGoebel]

I still have a warranty
No the cluster does not dim at all. No other issues except the clock. Someone asked why i care? Cuz i want stuff to work right, and i want to make sure there isnt some other issue, like the battery.

:agree: And something isn't right. Here's hoping the dealer can fix this for you.

 

[Wrongway]

I still have a warranty
No the cluster does not dim at all. No other issues except the clock. Someone asked why i care? Cuz i want stuff to work right, and i want to make sure there isnt some other issue, like the battery.

:agree:
Since you still have warranty, you should have the dealer check it out.
For all you doubters out there...........I actually have a 2014 that doesn't gain 7 minutes every week. My 2011 did.