Here's a question to stump you

I have recently just bought a 2005 non abs vfr, I haven’t had much time to ride it yet, so about once a week a I will go out and take it for a spin, I first noticed a problem when the clock dots flashed for example 9 : 45, only the dots would be flashing. I tried correcting this by setting the correct time, it had no affect and continued blinking, ok so I thought who cares almost all appliances have their glitches. A week later I took the bike out again for a ride and I realized that my clock reset its self. Also both trip meters were also reset, of course the original odometer was the same, and everything else had been reset. Would I be correct in assuming that I need to replace my battery? Wouldn't that mean that my bike wouldn’t start though? The previous owner stated that he did get the recall fixed, however I will double check that. Any idea's thanks-Wollein:crazy:

 

have batt tested but it seems that if bike starts the batt is ok.
clean all conections on the batt and ck ground wires - I would say one is a little loose.

 

sounds a bit of a pain, maybe you have moisture in the clocks. Have you ever sufferd from condensation in side the clocks. Or maybe a dirty contact or a dry joint.

 

So what is the stumping question?

How to reset a digital clock?
I usually just go get the instructions.
I hate that crap. Give me an analog gage ANYDAY! Looks better too.

 

Sorry, been there and done that... The battery is shot. Change it now and don't waste time. A charge will not be enough. If you let it go too long you'll start developing other issues.

Do you ever go to start the bike only to have the bike stop turning over, blank out and the clock resets? If so then look into changing the R/R also. This happened to me last year and I wasted a lot of time checking into things that didn't matter. Make sure the recall was completed also. this will keep everything from creaping back up on you again later. Good luck!

 

Had the same problem twice with my 05 ..... first time it was the recall that wasn't all the way plugged in Honda shop quite apologetic --- seems the tech was a general goof off and was let go. Second time it was a bad battery ... interestingly enough, the honda shop sold me another battery and it was also bad ... but they made good on both events .... :biggrin:

 

OK, so I called honda and they told me the recall had already been performed. A day later I went outside and decided to see if my clock was currently still set on the correct time, it was. I then decided to take it out for a spin, the bike made the clicking noise, dead battery. So last night I recharged the battery. I am hoping that the main problem is just an old worn out battery. It appears to be the original, so I mean how long is one battery supposed to last?, 5 years plus? I guess I will go out and purchase a new battery, as using the old one could cause damage to my bike if it isn't holding a charge correctly. I'll go buy a new one today and keep you guys posted to see if that corrects the problem (fingers crossed):thumbsup:

 

Just one question, what do you mean by change the R/R. I'm not to viffer savvy at the moment. But give me credit I am learning

 

The R/R is the regulator/rectifier. If the bike is not charging properly this COULD be the cause. As for the new battery, DON'T GO CHEAP! Buy a quality battery and have it charged at a shop unless you have something stronger than a "battery tender". A slow over night charge is best (though I'm sure some will disagree...) Good luck!

 

It is amazing what weird things can happen when batteries fail. My wifes Jeep liberty just died one day at a stop light, when I would go to start it the back hatch glass would open. I thought it was the key fob so we switched keys, nope same deal. The more I tried to start it the more weird stuff it would do. Windows rolled down, horn honked, dash lights would flash weird. Had it towed to the dealer, after a day of them checking everything out they determined the battery was bad. Warranty Replaced battery and everything has been good for the last 80k miles.

 

I left the original battery on a slow charger all night, and the next day I started it up with no problem. Is there a possibility that something else on the bike could be drawling power from the battery while it sits. I do have a scorpio alarm installed and low jack. If this issue repeats its self I will be sure to go buy another battery. Thanks for everyone's help

 

Measure the battery when fully charged. It should be between 13.2 and 13.8 volts. Six cells X 2.3 volts.

Now find the fuse that powers the ALARMS and remove them for the night, see if there is a difference in the voltage in the morning,as opposed to measuring it when the fuse IS installed.