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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Arizona Wayne on March 27, 2017, 11:44:37 PM
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I bought a couple MC handlebar clocks a couple years ago I really like. But now 1 of them needs a new battery. My needle nose pliers can't attach to the back cover to unscrew it. The back cover is 1.5 mm wide. Does anyone here know where I can get the special tool to attach/get this cover open?
Thanx in advance. :smiley:
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What brand do you have? One I had in the past had 4 notches on the back bezel. I put the tips of the needle nose in them and unscrewed the back. That was Formotion I think.
Another brand I had, Marlin, uses a small screwdriver to pop the back off. It did not unscrew. If you look carefully around the edge, there was a very hard to notice place you could get a flat blade into.
John Henry
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I just let my local battery retailer (sells batteries for everything) do it for me. The battery costs $3 including installation.
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^^^
This.
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Just buy a cheep Wal-Mart strap-on (about $10) :evil:
They last a year, then replace. Here's mine:
(http://dansher.com/bikepix/Guzzi/Wally_Watch.jpg)
'Geezer
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The Cheapo strap on is the way to go, but some people suffer from FARKELITIS. DonG
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The Cheapo strap on is the way to go, but some people suffer from FARKELITIS. DonG
One can buy a clock and thermometer that mount to the handlebars on Amazon for around the same cost as a "strap on" watch.
https://www.amazon.com/WXLAA-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Thermometer-Waterproof/dp/B01M4MYBFQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1490725270&sr=8-11&keywords=motorcycle+clock+and+thermometer
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61oPLNcKWcL.jpg)
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If it's the Marlin you have, I have the tool to unscrew the back. I can mail it to you. I lost my clock, bounced outa the holder. I use old wristwatches and Velcro now, like other cheap guys!
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If it's the Marlin you have, I have the tool to unscrew the back. I can mail it to you. I lost my clock, bounced outa the holder. I use old wristwatches and Velcro now, like other cheap guys!
The back plate has 6 notches on it and all the seams are so flush that's why I figure it screws on. Don't remember the brand but it's really nice and only cost me $17 new, so I got 2 of them. I could take it to a watch dealer but if I could get the tool that would be nice too.
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To get my Marlin apart, I (dimly) recall using the sharp edge of a single sided razor blade. Be Gentle or the blade will break. Maybe a craft knife would work.
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The back plate has 6 notches on it and all the seams are so flush that's why I figure it screws on. Don't remember the brand but it's really nice and only cost me $17 new, so I got 2 of them. I could take it to a watch dealer but if I could get the tool that would be nice too.
You might be talking about the clock that I posted about some time back. If so, I share your concern. I just looked at the back of one of mine (about 1.5 inches, not mm!, across), and see very shallow slots. I just gave a half-hearted try with a pair of needle nose pliers, without success.
Amazon has a $7 watch back removal tool that looks good. I may buy one, since my battery is also dead.
I hope you'll post your solution if you find one.
Moto
EDIT: I just ordered the tool, which should arrive April 4th. I'll post my experience if you haven't done so by that time.
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Duct Tape
Seriously, tear off four or five inches of tape, then wad it up into a small ball, sticky side out.
Then push the ball into the back of the clock and use the tape as a friction tool to twist the back off.
Works great on watches, don't see why it wouldn't do just as well here.
Craigo
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One can buy a clock and thermometer that mount to the handlebars on Amazon for around the same cost as a "strap on" watch.
https://www.amazon.com/WXLAA-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Thermometer-Waterproof/dp/B01M4MYBFQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1490725270&sr=8-11&keywords=motorcycle+clock+and+thermometer
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61oPLNcKWcL.jpg)
Have you bought them? Looks like a nice set-up.
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IME, breaking the seal on the back of many watches to change a battery, usually means it is no longer water proof once its back together. I just buy a new watch.
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Here's an idea! Try going without!
Captain America had it right.
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Something to do while doing those looong straights out West. :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Something to do while doing those looong straights out West. :tongue: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I went to Walmart today but forgot my watch to get a new battery for it !! :rolleyes: But while I was there I saw the tool they use, which is adjustable for any size watch back plate. :cool: After reading what was said here, I looked up Amazon on internet and found the same exact tool for $5 and ordered it. :thumb: Only thing is I probably won't get it for 3 weeks. :huh: Probably will be able to get a new battery for it at 1 of the $1 stores around here. :smiley:
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A lot of the shopping centers have watch kiosks in the halls. For no more than the cost of the battery they'll replace it.
If the watch has a post with a tapped hole in the center of the back it is most likely a Formotion.
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Just retire------ then u won't need a watch :boozing:
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Sky light = daytime
Sky dark = nighttime
Sky light/dark 24 hours = Alaska
What's the problem??
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LOL
I was a velcro person for clocks. Get a cheap watch, remove the wristband and stick to dash. I used the 3M exterior grade double stick tape (grey rubbery stuff).
I like those ones Charlie posted. My thermometer was a kitchen meat thermometer stuck in the steering stem (I didn't have a nice chrome thingy there).
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Just retire------ then u won't need a watch :boozing:
I've been retired(disability) for over 15 years but still like to know what time it is sometimes. :tongue:
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Here's my report. I received the Amazon $7 tool, which turns out to be wobbly junk, unable to remove the backs on my two clocks. I also tried the duct tape trick, but no success. I'll take the one with the bad battery to a watch stand, and have them try it.
As I mentioned, I have two clocks, both seemingly the same model. Namely, this model: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Harley/dp/B019WERJJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1491099619&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+clock+black (https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Harley/dp/B019WERJJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1491099619&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+clock+black).
The slots on the back of one of mine are shallow and difficult to engage with the removal tool. The slots on the other one are even worse -- much shallower. It's the only part of the clocks that seems poorly machined.
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Here's my report. I received the Amazon $7 tool, which turns out to be wobbly junk, unable to remove the backs on my two clocks. I also tried the duct tape trick, but no success. I'll take the one with the bad battery to a watch stand, and have them try it.
As I mentioned, I have two clocks, both seemingly the same model. Namely, this model: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Harley/dp/B019WERJJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1491099619&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+clock+black (https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Harley/dp/B019WERJJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1491099619&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+clock+black).
The slots on the back of one of mine are shallow and difficult to engage with the removal tool. The slots on the other one are even worse -- much shallower. It's the only part of the clocks that seems poorly machined.
That's what my clocks look like. Other than a battery dieing I've been very happy with both of them. Gonna wait 'til I get my tool before I give up on it as in the pic it looks exactly like the Walmart tool which is used repeatedly. :huh: