Clocks 'n such

[Ants]

My bike doesn't have a timepiece on it, and of course looking at your wrist watch gets a little tricky on the move :) Does anyone have a recommendation for purveyors of 3rd party bike clocks in the Wellington area (or I guess mailorder nx wide)?

[MSTRS]

$2 Shop jobby. Remove strap. Affix to dash with velcro dots.
Done.

[yungatart]

I bought a watch from the $2 shop, cut the straps off, and stuck it to the steering head with a velcro dot. Works perfectly.

[Kendog]

I look to see where the sun is in the sky.

For some reason I am always late when I ride at night.

[willytheekid]

$2 Shop jobby. Remove strap. Affix to dash with velcro dots.
Done.


I bought a watch from the $2 shop, cut the straps off, and stuck it to the steering head with a velcro dot. Works perfectly.

:facepalm:...damnit!...why didn't I think of that? (you smarties! :laugh:)

going to the $2 shop to get one (very handy to have on the bike...and Ive been looking at $80 "bike" watches on tardme :facepalm:...damn I feel dumb now...thanks! lol)

hope I can get one of these :laugh:
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[MSTRS]

Nah! You'd be better off with one of these...
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[ellipsis]

....I thought you would throw away your watch when you acquired a motorcycle!...there's time for other shit?...

[Captain_Salty]

The Warehouse has such aclock with the car stuff

[slofox]

When I had an SV, the clock was always visible. Then I got the gixxer and you have to select the clock on the dashboard - which means your odometers disappear. I wanted to have both visible but couldn't manage that.

HOWEVER! Problem solved when I bought a GPS - which has the time always visible.

Have to say I didn't think of an el cheapo watch stuck to the bike though...:facepalm: dumbarse.

[Sable]

Nah! You'd be better off with one of these...
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Where's Fatt Max?

[skinman]

range on full tank=250km=2.5 hrs approx what more do you need to know. :D
sun is shining=daytime
dark=night
:innocent:

[ducatilover]

:facepalm:...damnit!...why didn't I think of that? (you smarties! :laugh:)




We understand mate, you are a Guzzi rider :bleh:

$2 shop or Wharehouse will do it.
Me? I just don't care about the time.
(I lied, I'm about to go buy a cheap/nasty one off eBay as I bet I can get one for under $2)

[willytheekid]

range on full tank=250km=2.5 hrs approx what more do you need to know. :D
sun is shining=daytime
dark=night
:innocent:

:clap:...I am surrounded by pure geniuses! (thats logic & math even "I" can understand)


We understand mate, you are a Guzzi rider :bleh:


:laugh:Its the vibration!(And petrol fumes)....I resemble a punch drunk boxer nowdays :drool:

[Ants]

Hmmm, hadn't thought of an el-cheapo watch - thanks!

[neels]

I bought a cheap lcd digital clock from the auto shop for about $10, and as above attached with sticky velcro dots.

[imdying]

Casio F91W (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W), for your inner terrorist :D

[swbarnett]

$2 Shop jobby. Remove strap. Affix to dash with velcro dots.
Done.
On my last bike I didn't even bother removing the strap. Wrapped around the bar quite nicely. My wife has one wrapped around the brake reservoir.

[Spearfish]

On my last bike I didn't even bother removing the strap. Wrapped around the bar quite nicely. My wife has one wrapped around the brake reservoir.

Less waste:niceone:

[Voltaire]

I bought a stem nut clock for my Triumph from these guys, fits over the triple clamp nut.
http://www.pro-streetcycles.com/acatalog/Clocks.html

[The Pastor]

Real bikers dont wear watches.

[caspernz]

Real bikers dont wear watches.

That would be 'cause the action don't start until we get there....?

[swbarnett]

Real bikers dont wear watches.
Would you consider someone still commuting (by bike of course) in the torrectial rain and howling gails we have at the moment in Auckland a real biker? My bike is my only transport - rain, hail or shine (I haven't tried snow or sleet yet - don't get that much in Aucks - but I doubt it would stop me).

I need a watch (or clock) so that I can make it to clients etc. on time.

[ducatilover]

I need a watch (or clock) so that I can make it to clients etc. on time.
Ride faster ya blouse :bleh:

[bogan]

Ride faster ya blouse :bleh:

Isn't that the idea though? Knowing the time is up to fuck all unless you can get where you're going faster. I wouldn't bother with a clock cos it wouldn't make fuck all difference to my arrival time.

[ducatilover]

Isn't that the idea though? Knowing the time is up to fuck all unless you can get where you're going faster. I wouldn't bother with a clock cos it wouldn't make fuck all difference to my arrival time.
Just keep the wrist wrapped around. (the throttle) and time is not a problem :niceone:
You're right though

[The Pastor]

Would you consider someone still commuting (by bike of course) in the torrectial rain and howling gails we have at the moment in Auckland a real biker? My bike is my only transport - rain, hail or shine (I haven't tried snow or sleet yet - don't get that much in Aucks - but I doubt it would stop me).

I need a watch (or clock) so that I can make it to clients etc. on time.

No the only thing you need to qualify as a biker is not having a watch.

[swbarnett]

Ride faster ya blouse :bleh:
Some would say I ride too fast already down lanes 1a, 2a and sometimes 3a of the motorway. :scooter:

[swbarnett]

No the only thing you need to qualify as a biker is not having a watch.
In which I definitely qualify. I don't have a watch, just a clock - one on the bike, one in the phone, one on my desk, one on my computer(s), the list goes on...

[TOTO]

here you go. you are welcome

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/376-road/4584-oxford_analogue_clock.aspx

[MalBoo]

http://clocks4bikes.com/

[Berries]

I wouldn't bother with a clock cos it wouldn't make fuck all difference to my arrival time.
It would allow you the enjoyment of taking a more circuitous route. My SV is the first bike I have had with a clock. Whilst I run it ten minutes fast so that I am never late, I do find that it is a bonus having some indication of whether I have time for a pint or not before I face the kids at home.

[normajeane]

I found one "free" on the road when out walking AND it had glue on the back - no longer sticky - so I put a velcro dot on it. Looks good on a nuthead under the handlbars, BUT it doesn't friggin go! Oh well will have to "find" another one that is going.:laugh:

[caseye]

Bought an Oxford made for the job time piece from Tardme a couple of years back.
Came with the Velcro dots and all the palaver to get it on the bike.
Lasted about a month before it fell off, luckily for me into the mess of cables and things and i as able to retrieve it. Not matter though, after using the back up Velcro and watching it like a hawk for another month or so it simply stopped working.
Got out the oldest battery powered Casio watch I've ever owned.About ten years without changing the battery, strapped it onto some of the cables by the handle bar, never been late or early since.Still works a treat and no one wants it so i get to keep it.
All I have to do now is get the bike working properly so me and my timepieces can enjoy some summer riding.;

[Berries]

Of course in this weather with only a t-shirt on you should be able to see your wristwatch anyway.