Has anyone added a clock to their GZ250? - Page 2

Water Warrior 2 · 08-23-2008, 04:46 PM

A clock on the bike is very nice to have. Wearing a watch can be very impractible when wearing gloves and a jacket. A visible time piece on the bike is best and can be seen the easiest. As for being late for work/school/appt, think of it this way. Stop looking at the time and enjoy the ride. Being late is better than not getting there due to trying to catch up and having a mishap that might spoil your entire future.

patrick_777 · 08-23-2008, 06:17 PM

There is plenty of times I've been wanting to ride for only an hour or so and get back home so I could get ready for work or something. Like WW said, a watch is nice to have on your arm if you're squiding around without a jacket and gloves, but for someone who wears ATGATT, including gauntleted gloves, it's very impractical. A glance down would be preferable to know it's about time to start shagging back to the homestead.

Also, I agree with Newbiker. If you're running late or that is even possible, DON'T ride the bike. Take your car. You're much more likely to be distracted and careless by being impatient and worried about the time if you're late. Careless and distracted can and very probably will be deadly on a motorcycle commute.

A few dollars of gas is worth it compared to a few thousand or more in the hospital.

D Futch · 08-24-2008, 08:37 PM

I used an old watch I had. Took the band off and stuck it on with 2 sided tape works great and did not cost anything!!!! :2tup:

D Futch · 08-24-2008, 08:38 PM

I used an old watch I had. Took the band off and stuck it on with 2 sided tape works great and did not cost anything!!!! :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 08-24-2008, 10:46 PM

Just remembered. Got a Gold Seiko when I retired. Wonder if Lynda would like that on her GZ ?? I never wear it anyway.

Dupo · 08-24-2008, 11:18 PM

You cannot beat this for a clock:

http://www.clocks4bikes.com/

CLOCKS4BIKES WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR YOUR CLOCK OR CLOCK MOUNT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. "EVEN IF YOU LOSE IT!"

alanmcorcoran · 08-25-2008, 01:37 AM

...but those look cool. Now, if they made a $40 gas gauge....

patrick_777 · 08-25-2008, 01:42 AM

You totally rock for that link. I ran across this months back and completely lost it. AMOF, that particular clock is exactly what I was thinking about when I saw this thread, but couldn't for the life of me find it again.

Also, I've been looking for a "beverage" holder for my bike.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-25-2008, 06:19 PM

http://www.ngatraders.com/kruzer_kaddy.html

Charlie Foxtrot · 05-18-2009, 08:49 PM

I've used a cheap sports watch with an easy to read digital face strapped between the handle bar mounts. It works pretty well but sometimes it rotates around from the vibration of the bike and requires taking a hand off the bars to read when this happens. Could be hazardous in heavy traffic but it is a good cheap solution.

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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	A clock on the bike is very nice to have. Wearing a watch can be very impractible when wearing gloves and a jacket. A visible time piece on the bike is best and can be seen the easiest. As for being late for work/school/appt, think of it this way. Stop looking at the time and enjoy the ride. Being late is better than not getting there due to trying to catch up and having a mishap that might spoil your entire future. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-23-2008, 06:17 PM	#12
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	There is plenty of times I've been wanting to ride for only an hour or so and get back home so I could get ready for work or something. Like WW said, a watch is nice to have on your arm if you're squiding around without a jacket and gloves, but for someone who wears ATGATT, including gauntleted gloves, it's very impractical. A glance down would be preferable to know it's about time to start shagging back to the homestead. Also, I agree with Newbiker. If you're running late or that is even possible, DON'T ride the bike. Take your car. You're much more likely to be distracted and careless by being impatient and worried about the time if you're late. Careless and distracted can and very probably will be deadly on a motorcycle commute. A few dollars of gas is worth it compared to a few thousand or more in the hospital. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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08-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#13
D Futch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deland Fl Posts: 15	I used an old watch I had. Took the band off and stuck it on with 2 sided tape works great and did not cost anything!!!! :2tup: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-24-2008, 10:46 PM	#15
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Just remembered. Got a Gold Seiko when I retired. Wonder if Lynda would like that on her GZ ?? I never wear it anyway. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-24-2008, 11:18 PM	#16
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	You cannot beat this for a clock: http://www.clocks4bikes.com/ CLOCKS4BIKES WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR YOUR CLOCK OR CLOCK MOUNT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. "EVEN IF YOU LOSE IT!" __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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08-24-2008, 08:38 PM	#14
D Futch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deland Fl Posts: 15	I used an old watch I had. Took the band off and stuck it on with 2 sided tape works great and did not cost anything!!!! :2tup:
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08-25-2008, 01:37 AM	#17
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	I don't really need a clock... ...but those look cool. Now, if they made a $40 gas gauge.... __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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08-25-2008, 01:42 AM	#18
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	You totally rock for that link. I ran across this months back and completely lost it. AMOF, that particular clock is exactly what I was thinking about when I saw this thread, but couldn't for the life of me find it again. Also, I've been looking for a "beverage" holder for my bike. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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08-25-2008, 06:19 PM	#19
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	http://www.ngatraders.com/kruzer_kaddy.html
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05-18-2009, 08:49 PM	#20
Charlie Foxtrot Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	Re: Has anyone added a clock to their GZ250? I've used a cheap sports watch with an easy to read digital face strapped between the handle bar mounts. It works pretty well but sometimes it rotates around from the vibration of the bike and requires taking a hand off the bars to read when this happens. Could be hazardous in heavy traffic but it is a good cheap solution.
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