Newby / Misty clocks

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

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• Dec 8, 2009

• #21

Tifa said:

ahhhh....if only......Tuonoapes fix on the AF1 site unfortunately does not alway work....



Here's my follow on... to TA's thread......have quick a look and you'll see there's a bit more to it... :eek

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185490

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Cracking post Tifa :thumbup

Mine has been ok since i did it.

:cheers

 

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

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• Dec 8, 2009

• #22

Nobist said:

Fookin ell. You got misty everyhting ;-] , wheres the new pics ?

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Well i did used to stay on the Isle of Skye and you know what its nickname is

"The Misty Isle"

:cheers

 

ChrisBuk

Joined Oct 2009

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timbuctoo

• Dec 8, 2009

• #23

mpgscott said:

I left mine in the boiler cupboard over night i think this helped it out.

Have you made sure its a good even seal all the way round thats where i failed first time.

Let us know how it goes

:cheers

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yeah mate, got a good even seal all around , had some excess squeezed out evenly all round too, i just wiped it off with my finger ...
hope it works...if not, at least i tried lol

 

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

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• Dec 8, 2009

• #24

If its a good seal i am sure it will be fine. Amazing how **** the original seal is eh? Stupid buggers Aprilia how the hell they thought that ***** would keep anything out!

 

Tifa

Joined Jul 2008

1K Posts | 26+

• Dec 9, 2009

• #25

mpgscott said:

Have you made sure its a good even seal all the way round thats where i failed first time.

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now you're going to positively hate this.....

actually, the weak point for letting moisture into the clocks is NOT around the perspex lens, it's around the gasket protecting the multipin connector on the back...air pressure changes can cause moist air to be drawn in....and there lies the problem...

 

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

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• Dec 9, 2009

• #26

Tifa cheers for that, if mine starts to go again this will be the first stop in resolving it.

:cheers

 

ChrisBuk

Joined Oct 2009

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timbuctoo

• Dec 9, 2009

• #27

Tifa said:

now you're going to positively hate this.....

actually, the weak point for letting moisture into the clocks is NOT around the perspex lens, it's around the gasket protecting the multipin connector on the back...air pressure changes can cause moist air to be drawn in....and there lies the problem...

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now u bloody tell me lol

 

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

380 Posts | 0+

• Dec 9, 2009

• #28

ChrisBuk said:

now u bloody tell me lol

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Chris i aint done this on mine and its been fine so hopefully yours will be also.

 

ChrisBuk

Joined Oct 2009

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timbuctoo

• Dec 9, 2009

• #29

seems all good...apart from a bloody fingerprint inside the lens (i thought i cleaned it lol )

 

mpgscott

Joined Apr 2009

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• Dec 9, 2009

• #30

ChrisBuk said:

seems all good...apart from a bloody fingerprint inside the lens (i thought i cleaned it lol )

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What a bugger! Sure it will be fine think the main one is to make sure all the dampness is removed prior to sealing it up.

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

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5A

• Dec 9, 2009

• #31

Airflow !!!!


if you aint going fast enough you aint getting enough airflow !

simples

 

Rainbow

Joined Dec 2009

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Macclesfield

Discussion Starter
• Dec 10, 2009

• #32

misty clocks

:crazy Has anyone tried double glazing, like a fog city or somthing

 

Last edited: Dec 10, 2009

Nobist

Joined Jul 2009

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Sunny Astley GUNCHESTER Ingerland

• Dec 10, 2009

• #33

Indulge me here please, You know its bad when you see a
















Rainbow :lol:lolrolleyes :crazy:crazy










Sorry

 

Tifa

Joined Jul 2008

1K Posts | 26+

• Dec 10, 2009

• #34

Rainbow said:

:crazy Has anyone tried double glazing, like a fog city or somthing

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double glazing is a good idea.....but it won't work.....

it WILL solve the fogging on the inside of the lens....but it will not prevent internal condensation....and when the moisture levels get high enough, the moisture condenses on the PCB with really bad results...i.e. reverse tacho/clock flashing....I'll post a vid if you're unsure of this...

let me know, and I'll try to find it...

 

Rainbow

Joined Dec 2009

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Macclesfield

Discussion Starter
• Dec 11, 2009

• #35

Tifa said:

double glazing is a good idea.....but it won't work.....

it WILL solve the fogging on the inside of the lens....but it will not prevent internal condensation....and when the moisture levels get high enough, the moisture condenses on the PCB with really bad results...i.e. reverse tacho/clock flashing....I'll post a vid if you're unsure of this...

let me know, and I'll try to find it...

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Hi Tifa
That would be great, i want to learn all i can before i take the plunge

 

ChrisBuk

Joined Oct 2009

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timbuctoo

• Dec 11, 2009

• #36

mines been fine since i did this...gr8 post :thumbup

 

Tifa

Joined Jul 2008

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• Dec 11, 2009

• #37

Rainbow said:

Hi Tifa
That would be great, i want to learn all i can before i take the plunge

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here you go...( I think? lol)


[URL=http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/argentifa/?action=view&current=faultyclocks.flv] [/URL]

I think you may need to click on it or something to open it....

Ignition off...key out...you will notice that instead of the little red imobiliser triangle flashing in the top r/h corner, the clock flashes 00.00 alternately with the tacho, whilst said tacho is trying to go into reverse a couple of mm.
This is caused by a short to earth created by condensed moisture on the pcb....

 

Rainbow

Joined Dec 2009

23 Posts | 0+

Macclesfield

Discussion Starter
• Dec 11, 2009

• #38

Hi Tifa
Yes clicked it, viewed it, i shall be keeping a close eye on that when i am about to buy a bike, nice one