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Title: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: Rich A on June 01, 2020, 06:34:11 PM
Sometimes I find it useful to know what time it is when I'm riding. For an older bike w/o a clock in the dash, you can Velcro a cheap watch onto the handlebars. Not the most elegant solution, but functional and easily removable. Sticky Velcro on the handlebars and a strip of the non-sticky, mating Velcro on the watch. I like Timex Indiglos (about $30) because they are waterproof and a tap on the stem illuminates the dial.


(https://i.ibb.co/zVbGM48/P1030049.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zVbGM48)

(https://i.ibb.co/0n36LPX/P1030050.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0n36LPX)

(https://i.ibb.co/3cdf096/P1030051.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3cdf096)


Rich A
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: JJ on June 01, 2020, 09:22:11 PM
Hey!  Looks good...and whatever works!! :thumb: :cool: :wink:
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: bodine99 on June 02, 2020, 11:14:53 AM
Not sure if they are still around. Formotion clocks. I have one for years on my bike. Got it years ago from a shop through Parts Unlimited
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: n3303j on June 02, 2020, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: bodine99 on June 02, 2020, 11:14:53 AM
Not sure if they are still around. Formotion clocks. I have one for years on my bike. Got it years ago from a shop through Parts Unlimited
They are still around. I just got new O Rings for my clock and thermometer as well as advice about the correct fluid to fill the thermometer with.
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: JJ on June 02, 2020, 09:19:38 PM
Quote from: bodine99 on June 02, 2020, 11:14:53 AM
Not sure if they are still around. Formotion clocks. I have one for years on my bike. Got it years ago from a shop through Parts Unlimited

Forgot about them...I believe they are still around... :thumb: :cool: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/Bn7h7cs/Screen-Shot-2020-06-02-at-7-18-15-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/Bn7h7cs)
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: Ncdan on June 03, 2020, 07:20:47 AM
Car parts offer clocks with compass and even thermometer ,Peel and stick.
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: guzziart on June 03, 2020, 05:30:52 PM
Quote from: Rich A on June 01, 2020, 06:34:11 PM
Sometimes I find it useful to know what time it is when I'm riding. For an older bike w/o a clock in the dash, you can Velcro a cheap watch onto the handlebars. Not the most elegant solution, but functional and easily removable. Sticky Velcro on the handlebars and a strip of the non-sticky, mating Velcro on the watch. I like Timex Indiglos (about $30) because they are waterproof and a tap on the stem illuminates the dial.


(https://i.ibb.co/zVbGM48/P1030049.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zVbGM48)

(https://i.ibb.co/0n36LPX/P1030050.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0n36LPX)

(https://i.ibb.co/3cdf096/P1030051.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3cdf096)


Rich A

Hi Rich,

I did the wrist watch thing on several of my old bikes years ago.  I got cheap $10 Walmart ones and bought a HF watch spanner to change the batteries every couple years.  I haven't had one fail yet except for batteries. :thumb:

Art
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: moto on June 03, 2020, 11:24:36 PM
A watch is a good idea. An alternative that works well, costs $8, and doesn't require messing with a strap is:

   https://smile.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-EcoGehen-Motorbike/dp/B06XQKLYM6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=analog+motorcycle+handlebar+clock&qid=1591243924&sr=8-4#          (https://smile.amazon.com/Universal-Waterproof-Motorcycle-EcoGehen-Motorbike/dp/B06XQKLYM6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=analog+motorcycle+handlebar+clock&qid=1591243924&sr=8-4#)

I've had one on my T3's handlebars for three or four years. It's really a battery-operated watch in a special mount.

Moto

EDIT: Rich A, in my enthusiasm for my own solution I overlooked the illuminated dial that you emphasized. Lack of illumination is a major drawback of my clock and a continual annoyance at night. Maybe I'll velcro a Timex on top of it!
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: jacksonracingcomau on June 04, 2020, 02:10:25 AM
This for my V7 bars

(https://i.ibb.co/zscHcD7/9-FECF4-CB-641-C-4215-A480-1-B1-EC28-BFAC8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zscHcD7)
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: Zoom Zoom on June 04, 2020, 06:50:56 AM
Funny you mention that. A little over a year ago I bought a Timex to wear as a wrist watch. Like you said, 30 bucks. It is part of what they call their weekender line, but I think it also shows up in their easy reader category. 3 hands, period. Very easy to see, indiglo is awesome. It also keeps accurate time. Well worth the money.

Here's to ya! :boozing:

John Henry
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: Chethro on June 04, 2020, 07:21:39 AM
I put this one on the handle bar of my DR recently. Only water resistant, but for $13 who cares. IT's easy to read.


(https://i.ibb.co/6YhxXjv/Capture.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6YhxXjv)


I hadn't rode my V7 in 4 weeks and noticed the clock in the speedo gained 70 minutes since my last ride. Anyone else have this happen? The battery has not been unhooked, so I'm not sure of the reason.
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: slopokes on June 04, 2020, 02:46:59 PM
You’re going tooooo fast....
Title: Re: Clock for the Guzzi
Post by: Swedemoto on June 04, 2020, 07:28:13 PM
If you really want to be MG legit, I have a clock from a CX if your interested.