Idea: Key clock

VTXorcist · 07-28-2009, 06:09 PM

Here's an idea for someone who's itching for a clock and has a couple of spare keys. The ignition keyhole is in a great spot for the driver to glance down and see it. Why not cut off the top of the key and solder a clock to it (preferably chrome)? It would look good; the only issue would be for those who like to put multiple keys on their keychain with their bike key.

I got the idea from my VTX forum. The VTX ignition is on the side of the bike (weird location), so lots of guys solder on doodads to make their keys look ornamental. In fact, some claim to never take their keys out of the ignition; it looks like part of the engine and it's in a weird spot, so they figure thieves won't even know where to look for it.

EDIT: Krazy glue/gorilla glue might be better than solder, both for adhesion and to keep from damaging the clock. I'm no expert at these things so if anyone has a better idea for attaching the key to the clock, chime in!

Just an idea. Here's a sample from a guy who got a skull hickey from Walmart for 99 cents and attached it to his VTX key.

dannylightning · 08-21-2009, 12:12 PM

i got a nice clock hanging on my wall, you think i could use that hahahaha

bonehead · 08-21-2009, 12:24 PM

I have a Snap-On tool clock I could use, no wait, I'd be looking at the model and probably have a wreck!

Water Warrior 2 · 08-21-2009, 04:46 PM

Just put a small travel alarm on your wrist with elastic bands. And yes, I did it once. Talk about a conversation starter. LOL.

burkbuilds · 08-28-2009, 12:19 AM

I got a stem nut clock and put on my bike. It's kinda in the same general area and it is easy to glance down and check the time.

gripped · 08-28-2009, 03:06 AM

great idea.

i currently have an old wrist watch i took the bands off, ran a ziptie through the pins (where the bands were) and ziptied it around the top fork clamp. it sits next to the key hole.

while i was at a bike show last week i saw a bike that had a tiny, but cool analog wristwatch that he cut the band bracket (pins and such) so that it was round, and then gorilla glued it to the top of the headset bolt. pretty cool.

dubwise · 08-30-2009, 12:24 AM

I bought a $10 sports watch with a velcro band and wrapped it around the handlebar at the clamp. Stays put, works fine.

dubwise · 09-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Looks like this:

dannylightning · 09-08-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by burkbuilds

I got a stem nut clock and put on my bike. It's kinda in the same general area and it is easy to glance down and check the time.

nice, i like that, my new bike has a digital clock built in, i do like the idea of sottering something on to the key tho. if i find the right thing to put on my key ill halve to give it a try.

VTXorcist · 09-09-2009, 03:52 PM

Woot someone who's actually gonna give the idea a try!

I've been thinking, and I wouldn't make it too flush to the triple tree, though; you'll want some extra sticking out to grip with pliers if the clock breaks off!

07-28-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Idea: Key clock Here's an idea for someone who's itching for a clock and has a couple of spare keys. The ignition keyhole is in a great spot for the driver to glance down and see it. Why not cut off the top of the key and solder a clock to it (preferably chrome)? It would look good; the only issue would be for those who like to put multiple keys on their keychain with their bike key. I got the idea from my VTX forum. The VTX ignition is on the side of the bike (weird location), so lots of guys solder on doodads to make their keys look ornamental. In fact, some claim to never take their keys out of the ignition; it looks like part of the engine and it's in a weird spot, so they figure thieves won't even know where to look for it. EDIT: Krazy glue/gorilla glue might be better than solder, both for adhesion and to keep from damaging the clock. I'm no expert at these things so if anyone has a better idea for attaching the key to the clock, chime in! Just an idea. Here's a sample from a guy who got a skull hickey from Walmart for 99 cents and attached it to his VTX key. __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
dannylightning Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: akron ohio Posts: 893	Re: Idea: Key clock i got a nice clock hanging on my wall, you think i could use that hahahaha
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08-21-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Idea: Key clock I have a Snap-On tool clock I could use, no wait, I'd be looking at the model and probably have a wreck! __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-21-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Idea: Key clock Just put a small travel alarm on your wrist with elastic bands. And yes, I did it once. Talk about a conversation starter. LOL.
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08-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#5
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Idea: Key clock I got a stem nut clock and put on my bike. It's kinda in the same general area and it is easy to glance down and check the time. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2009, 03:06 AM	#6
gripped Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 11	Re: Idea: Key clock great idea. i currently have an old wrist watch i took the bands off, ran a ziptie through the pins (where the bands were) and ziptied it around the top fork clamp. it sits next to the key hole. while i was at a bike show last week i saw a bike that had a tiny, but cool analog wristwatch that he cut the band bracket (pins and such) so that it was round, and then gorilla glued it to the top of the headset bolt. pretty cool.
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08-30-2009, 12:24 AM	#7
dubwise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 27	Re: Idea: Key clock I bought a $10 sports watch with a velcro band and wrapped it around the handlebar at the clamp. Stays put, works fine.
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09-01-2009, 03:09 PM	#8
dubwise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 27	Re: Idea: Key clock Looks like this:
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09-09-2009, 03:52 PM	#10
VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Re: Idea: Key clock Woot someone who's actually gonna give the idea a try! I've been thinking, and I wouldn't make it too flush to the triple tree, though; you'll want some extra sticking out to grip with pliers if the clock breaks off! __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second.
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