At long last ...

.... an answer to the question posed in my first post to ukrm.
(Dec 20th 1998)

"Does anyone know why the clock on my '97 SE won't keep the correct
time?
My 'friendly local dealer' suggested a new instrument panel - at £625
plus VAT. "

TOG typically suggested getting a cheap digital watch and sticking it
over the top.

Thanks to "jfairman" at Goldwingfacts.com, it's simply:

"Disconnect battery and remove mirrors, windshield, windshield adjust
levers, fairing pockets, ignition switch cover, top inner covers,
headlight adjustment knob, foot warmer control knob ( SE models ).
Removing the “top compartment and radio/cassette deck” is called for
in my manual, but I did not find removal necessary. Remove instrument
panel cover. This is as far as my manual goes. Next: Disconnect
instrument panel housing by removing four screws, separating
speedometer cable and two wiring connectors. Remove six screws to
remove clear cover from instrument panel housing. Remove four screws
each on tach and speedo to disconnect speedo and tach from instrument
panel housing. One screw to remove wiring cover from rear of
instrument panel housing. Four screws to separate LCD assembly from
instrument panel housing. Four screws to access underside of larger
circuit board. Clean with isopropyl alcohol, seal with acrylic spray
lacquer. Consider replacing instrument panel lights while you have
easy access to them. If changing bulbs, don’t forget about the one
mounted in the LCD assembly. Reassemble."

Walk in the park.

 

'kin 'ell. I've been mithering about having fun and
games with the distinctly non-Japanese RGS.

<stops whining about Heath Robinson German engineering>

 

Heh.

 

"Reassemble" .. a word with such a wealth of possibilities.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

<Watches thread>

 

In communiqué <1juin4m.ecur4h1fqnzk0N%>,

<Starts clock>

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A clock, you say. I shall mark an X in my calendar.