Clocks

jstrain · April 11th, 2011, 12:32 PM

One thing I can't stand is being on a bike and not having being able to know the time. Anyone know of a good clock that will mount up easily?

I have an analog on on my Bonneville that uses a little metal arm to mount it off a bolt somewhere in the cockpit area, but the ones I'd use on the 250 are on the underside of the fairing, so that wouldn't really work. Worst case, I can try to make some sort of angled metal arm that would work, but figured I'd check and see of there is an easier solution.

kkim · April 11th, 2011, 12:36 PM

the Daytona water temp gauge doubles as a clock.

if not, then I usually strap and old digital wrist watch to the handlebars or remove the straps and velcro the watch to the triple tree area.

austexjg · April 11th, 2011, 12:36 PM

Time does not exist on the bike.....

jstrain · April 11th, 2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

Time does not exist on the bike.....

It does when I'm using the bike for work and I have to get to my next job

Thanks Kelly. I was hoping do do something a bit nicer, but that would do for now. Now I gotta find an old watch. Don't have any since cell phones took over

kkim · April 11th, 2011, 12:46 PM

well, with the new gens having no water temp gauge, the Daytona was a great solution, IMHO. The clock was a bonus.

don't know how you feel about not knowing what your coolant temp is, but it is something to consider, especially since you're looking to add a clock.

lol... the watch that I use had to be dug out of the desk drawer, but it still functions to this day after many, many years. The cheaper the better, so if you ever end up losing it, it doesn't matter.

jstrain · April 11th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Nah, I'm not too concerned about the temp gauge. This is what I've got on the Bonnie...

Just don't have any bolts near the gauge cluster that I could use to mount it unless I could bend that little arm (which I think is too small / thin to do) or fab one up from some scrap or something.

kkim · April 11th, 2011, 01:05 PM

velcro is your friend.

csviegas · April 11th, 2011, 03:26 PM

Check out this thread:
http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...-my-250-a.html

Hope it helps.

rockNroll · April 11th, 2011, 03:59 PM

I use the sun and/or stars

bluepoof · April 11th, 2011, 04:34 PM

I have a tiny Formotion stick-on spot clock on the triple tree (mine's a pre-gen, but the new gens have triple trees too

).

http://www.formotionproducts.com/spotclock.htm

I've used Formotion products (clocks and thermometers) for years and they've always been great quality and worth the cost.

singlecoillover · April 11th, 2011, 04:46 PM

ericeng91 · April 11th, 2011, 05:11 PM

singlecoillover, how did you mount that vertically?

00NissanNinja · April 11th, 2011, 05:18 PM

I got a small red wristwatch and wrapped around my handlebar like so:

nebraskan · April 11th, 2011, 05:36 PM

i just bought a casio g-shock and wear it everywhere i go!

singlecoillover · April 11th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericeng91

singlecoillover, how did you mount that vertically?

Well actually right now it's just wedged in between the dash and the windshield.

Though I intend to eventually remove the band, get some velcro strips, and attach it via an L-bracked to the top of the dash.

Dat_Ninja_There · April 11th, 2011, 08:39 PM

I saw a guy on another form (I think...it might have been on here) and he did this. I've seen similar pods at walmart on the auto accessories aisle. I was running one for a while until I made a custom mount for my iPhone

Live2ride · April 11th, 2011, 08:42 PM

What if you got one of those projecting mini clocks so you can just read it off your windshield like a hologram?

Dat_Ninja_There · April 11th, 2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

What if you got one of those projecting mini clocks so you can just read it off your windshield like a hologram?

Those clocks usually require constant power or, if battery-powered, a button to be pressed. Plus they are usually long and skinny, so it probably wouldn't fit that well in the dash area.

Live2ride · April 11th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dat_Ninja_There

Those clocks usually require constant power or, if battery-powered, a button to be pressed. Plus they are usually long and skinny, so it probably wouldn't fit that well in the dash area.

jmgrande · April 11th, 2011, 09:17 PM

I keeping thinking I need a clock because I'll be out riding and need to know what time to be back home or when I have to be at class or work. I don't really like the idea of wrapping a watch or using a zip tie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluepoof

I have a tiny Formotion stick-on spot clock on the triple tree (mine's a pre-gen, but the new gens have triple trees too

).

http://www.formotionproducts.com/spotclock.htm

I've used Formotion products (clocks and thermometers) for years and they've always been great quality and worth the cost.

I was checking these out, but their shipping cost are kind of silly. I'm going to see what I can get from work through our watch part suppliers.

setasai · April 11th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Just look down and see which way your shadow is going. Motorcycle sundial.

Lately i've been using the GPS for time. Usually, the time doesnt matter since I know i'll get there when I get there and there's no way to get anywhere faster or slower than I already am.

jmgrande · April 11th, 2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Just look down and see which way your shadow is going. Motorcycle sundial.

Haha, yeah mostly of the time I drive to an open field, point my bike North and look for the shadow. But for when it's overcast, I decided I need a timepiece.

CZroe · April 12th, 2011, 01:42 AM

I wish my Parrot SK4000 had a "time" function. It seems like such an oversight!

Alex · April 12th, 2011, 06:22 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=664

April 12th, 2011, 07:03 PM

ManyCavies · April 12th, 2011, 07:19 PM

nice Kipawa.

I did this for 5 bucks from CVS in their auto section, I don't get alot of rain so don't know how long it would last if that is an issue. My thing is the heat, and I know it will be dead by the end of summer.

but it doesn't light up at night.

warlord · April 12th, 2011, 07:23 PM

Light up button right on the face, I can hit it when I'm riding and see the time! Removed the band in favor of a ziptie so it can't be taken off and used as a watch. Tempting, I know.

Live2ride · April 13th, 2011, 07:17 AM

$5 at Wally World, thermometer, compass, and clock all in one and attaches with 3M tape. I don't think it lights up but I doubt I'll be riding much at night. I'm still not sure whether I want to mount it where it is in the picture though. I might have to paint it black to match.

Fly'in Ninja · April 13th, 2011, 11:27 AM

I got a cheap stick on clock and stuck it on the triple tree.

jmgrande · April 13th, 2011, 11:47 AM

I found that Daytona also makes small digital clocks, I might order one of those up.

kevlar250 · April 16th, 2011, 06:12 PM

The Formotion products are really high quality stuff, here's better pricing than direct:
http://store.valueaccessories.net/se...ufacturer=1107

Kevin2109 · April 18th, 2011, 12:18 PM

My $5 CVS Mod!

nattygirl · April 18th, 2011, 02:49 PM

^^^ That's the best clock I've seen so far. I like it.

AMMOCAN · April 18th, 2011, 04:09 PM

@ Kevin2109:

What is the details on that clock you have there?

Thanx,

Ytse Frobozz · April 18th, 2011, 05:13 PM

I have that crazy compass/clock/thermometer cluster thing. You can get them at AutoZone. I don't think the clock has a light, and the thermometer is kind of useless. At least mine is. At night I use my TomTom, which has the added benefit of showing something that's at least close to my actual speed. Oh, and it's also a GPS!

tpelle · April 21st, 2011, 06:45 PM

Google is your friend:

http://www.clocks4bikes.com/

Live2ride · April 22nd, 2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

$5 at Wally World, thermometer, compass, and clock all in one and attaches with 3M tape. I don't think it lights up but I doubt I'll be riding much at night. I'm still not sure whether I want to mount it where it is in the picture though. I might have to paint it black to match.

Don't even consider buying this pos, I finally put it on my bike, the temp gauge read 140F in 55F weather and the compass doesn't even point in the correct direction. I expect the clock will stop working soon enough since its such a horrible product.

Kevin2109 · April 22nd, 2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMMOCAN

@ Kevin2109:

What is the details on that clock you have there?

Thanx,

I went to CVS (a store) and in there automotive section they had a clock that even came with double sided tape! I love the thing

c717905 · April 22nd, 2011, 05:55 PM

What size are our handlebars btw? I am lazy and don't want to hunt for the answer.

jfauerba · April 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM

I took the band of of an old watch a velco it on the fule gauge just below the oil light. I also like the idea ManyCavies have and just mount it in the middle of the rpm gauge.

April 11th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#1
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Clocks One thing I can't stand is being on a bike and not having being able to know the time. Anyone know of a good clock that will mount up easily? I have an analog on on my Bonneville that uses a little metal arm to mount it off a bolt somewhere in the cockpit area, but the ones I'd use on the 250 are on the underside of the fairing, so that wouldn't really work. Worst case, I can try to make some sort of angled metal arm that would work, but figured I'd check and see of there is an easier solution. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

April 11th, 2011, 12:57 PM	#6
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Nah, I'm not too concerned about the temp gauge. This is what I've got on the Bonnie... Just don't have any bolts near the gauge cluster that I could use to mount it unless I could bend that little arm (which I think is too small / thin to do) or fab one up from some scrap or something. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

April 11th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#9
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I use the sun and/or stars __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

April 11th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#10
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I have a tiny Formotion stick-on spot clock on the triple tree (mine's a pre-gen, but the new gens have triple trees too ). http://www.formotionproducts.com/spotclock.htm I've used Formotion products (clocks and thermometers) for years and they've always been great quality and worth the cost. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

April 11th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#14
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	i just bought a casio g-shock and wear it everywhere i go! __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

April 11th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	the Daytona water temp gauge doubles as a clock. if not, then I usually strap and old digital wrist watch to the handlebars or remove the straps and velcro the watch to the triple tree area.

April 11th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#3
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Time does not exist on the bike.....

April 11th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	well, with the new gens having no water temp gauge, the Daytona was a great solution, IMHO. The clock was a bonus. don't know how you feel about not knowing what your coolant temp is, but it is something to consider, especially since you're looking to add a clock. lol... the watch that I use had to be dug out of the desk drawer, but it still functions to this day after many, many years. The cheaper the better, so if you ever end up losing it, it doesn't matter.

April 11th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	velcro is your friend.

April 11th, 2011, 03:26 PM	#8
csviegas ninjette.org member Name: Christopher Location: Newark Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Check out this thread: http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...-my-250-a.html Hope it helps.

April 11th, 2011, 04:46 PM	#11
singlecoillover ninjette.org member Name: Barak Location: South-Central PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250-J Special Edition Posts: 71

April 11th, 2011, 05:11 PM	#12
ericeng91 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Maryland (BWI) Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): Soon to be Ninja 250r Posts: 25	singlecoillover, how did you mount that vertically?

April 11th, 2011, 08:39 PM	#16
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	I saw a guy on another form (I think...it might have been on here) and he did this. I've seen similar pods at walmart on the auto accessories aisle. I was running one for a while until I made a custom mount for my iPhone

April 11th, 2011, 08:42 PM	#17
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	What if you got one of those projecting mini clocks so you can just read it off your windshield like a hologram? __________________________________________________

April 11th, 2011, 09:26 PM	#21
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Just look down and see which way your shadow is going. Motorcycle sundial. Lately i've been using the GPS for time. Usually, the time doesnt matter since I know i'll get there when I get there and there's no way to get anywhere faster or slower than I already am.

April 12th, 2011, 01:42 AM	#23
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I wish my Parrot SK4000 had a "time" function. It seems like such an oversight!

April 12th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#24
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April 12th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#26
ManyCavies ninjette.org sage Name: Crissy Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507	nice Kipawa. I did this for 5 bucks from CVS in their auto section, I don't get alot of rain so don't know how long it would last if that is an issue. My thing is the heat, and I know it will be dead by the end of summer. but it doesn't light up at night. __________________________________________________ GO GREEN!! GOT MY PINK ON!!

April 12th, 2011, 07:23 PM	#27
warlord ninjette.org guru Name: war Location: north chicago burbs Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325	Light up button right on the face, I can hit it when I'm riding and see the time! Removed the band in favor of a ziptie so it can't be taken off and used as a watch. Tempting, I know.

April 13th, 2011, 07:17 AM	#28
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	$5 at Wally World, thermometer, compass, and clock all in one and attaches with 3M tape. I don't think it lights up but I doubt I'll be riding much at night. I'm still not sure whether I want to mount it where it is in the picture though. I might have to paint it black to match. __________________________________________________

April 13th, 2011, 11:27 AM	#29
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	I got a cheap stick on clock and stuck it on the triple tree.

April 13th, 2011, 11:47 AM	#30
jmgrande YEAH! Custom name tag. Name: Jon Location: CT Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE- SOLD to maverick9611 Posts: 525	I found that Daytona also makes small digital clocks, I might order one of those up. __________________________________________________ Don't touch it. Don't even look at it. Go on, get out, you heard me. Don't look at me either. Yeah, you better walk on. I'll hit an old man in public.

April 16th, 2011, 06:12 PM	#31
kevlar250 ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: MN Metro Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): '94 Vulcan 1500, '06 Katana 600, '08 FZ1 Posts: 133	The Formotion products are really high quality stuff, here's better pricing than direct: http://store.valueaccessories.net/se...ufacturer=1107

April 18th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#32
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	My $5 CVS Mod!

April 18th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#33
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	^^^ That's the best clock I've seen so far. I like it. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

April 18th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#34
AMMOCAN SLIME-R Name: AMMOCAN Location: Maryland Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): SOLD '10 Kawasaki 250R SE A.K.A. SLIME-R SOLD Posts: 596	@ Kevin2109: What is the details on that clock you have there? Thanx, __________________________________________________

April 18th, 2011, 05:13 PM	#35
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	I have that crazy compass/clock/thermometer cluster thing. You can get them at AutoZone. I don't think the clock has a light, and the thermometer is kind of useless. At least mine is. At night I use my TomTom, which has the added benefit of showing something that's at least close to my actual speed. Oh, and it's also a GPS!

April 21st, 2011, 06:45 PM	#36
tpelle ninjette.org member Name: Tom Location: Kentucky Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 13	Google is your friend: http://www.clocks4bikes.com/

April 22nd, 2011, 05:55 PM	#39
c717905 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Kansas City, MO Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250, 2009 Black ZX-6r Posts: 80	What size are our handlebars btw? I am lazy and don't want to hunt for the answer. __________________________________________________ Black '09 250R: Bridgestone BT-021s-Yoshi CF Slip-On-Fender Eliminator-Corbin Seat-Seat Cowl-Proton Flushmounts-BikeLiteZ Taillight-LED Glow-HIDs-Reflective Rimtape-Yoshi Rearsets-MRA DB Windscreen

April 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM	#40
jfauerba ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 59	I took the band of of an old watch a velco it on the fule gauge just below the oil light. I also like the idea ManyCavies have and just mount it in the middle of the rpm gauge.

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