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Message started by flcruzr on 07/17/08 at 20:13:24

Title: Got the Time?
Post by flcruzr on 07/17/08 at 20:13:24

I was wondering if anyone has installed a clock on your bike's? I have seen some chrome bezel bike clock's on Dennis Kirk so I was wondering if anyone has installed any clocks or made up their own applications.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 07/17/08 at 20:15:45

The bicycle computer I mounted on my bars has a clock in it. I Just push a button and presto!... I'm late to work.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by bill67 on 07/17/08 at 20:17:04

10 dollar watch from wal mart with leather band put it around the brake reservoir

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by FreeSpirit on 07/17/08 at 20:18:25

I dont need a watch....I need/want a compass!! ;)

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 07/17/08 at 20:20:21

I thought Joy was your compass? I've been wondering if she rides around on the back seat shouting directions to you. :)

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by FreeSpirit on 07/17/08 at 20:37:18

0A0C0D0F12140F0E600 wrote:

I thought Joy was your compass? I've been wondering if she rides around on the back seat shouting directions to you. :)

What...I am JOY...and the statue of Liberty....LOL.
Freedom! But not good sense of direction....I tend to get lost,but sometimes that's a good thing...find many treasures sometimes when lost :)

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by ALfromN.H. on 07/18/08 at 02:54:56

I have one of these for hiking and backpacking but I clip it onto the left mirror. It's waterproof,shockproof and has some other features(alarm,stopwatch.etc.). http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/policestuff_2011_190639224

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by youzguyz on 07/18/08 at 03:59:25

Vapor Unit (http://trailtech.net/vapor.html)
Tach, Speedo (not moving! doh), Clock (yes.. it's early), Trip Meter (almost gas time).. and more.
Use to be a thread in here from when I installed it.. can't find it now. Oh well.
Sorry about the fuzzy picture.
Not to be confused with the Veypor Unit.. totally different critter.

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/07/18/bikepics-1356437-800.jpg

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by skrapiron on 07/18/08 at 04:57:36

I added one of those little stick on clocks from my stealership. I think it's made by Formotion. I'll have to check.

Peel the backing and stick it where you want it. I paid $25.00 and it's still attached to my clutch lever housing. I like the looks and it glows at night too. (kinda cool)

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by Starlifter on 07/18/08 at 05:35:23

Yes, I bought one of those chrome bezel bike clocks on e-bay, (black face to match the speedo.)
Love it! It looks like part of the handle bar it fits so smooth and perfect.
And it keeps perfect time too.
I think it was around $40.00 or so, which is about what you would pay for a good Timex watch. I highly reccomend them.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by T Mack 1 on 07/18/08 at 06:43:07

3A2C363924363A39430 wrote:

YouzGuyz,
How is the Vapor working???????

The reason the install went away is because it was in the Cafe. That's a 3 month lifespan. Maybe you could find your pictures and post in the Tech section.

T. Mack

http://www.trailtech.net/media/vapor_tachometer_w350_100k.gif

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by youzguyz on 07/18/08 at 07:04:20

The Vapor is still working fine. I now have my cell phone holder mounted on top of the old speedo. Never look there at all anymore.

Mods maybe not mentioned before.
Sun shield for it out of black plastic plates for easier viewing.
LED lights for turn signal indicators (bulbs just not bright enough in daylight)
Screen protector. it (one of those that are made for phones and games and such).

The air temp isn't accurate at all. Probably has the sensor in the case. Sun hits case, case heats up, and I've seen it as high as 130.
Never did a hookup for the engine temp, couldn't see a reason.

Bummer that the thread is gone. If anyone else gets one and needs info, they can let me know and I'll help out as I can.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by flcruzr on 07/18/08 at 07:22:12

I just checked the Vapor website and I see some have Suzuki sv650 or dr650, which one would work with our bikes or does this matter at all? These computers look very cool.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by youzguyz on 07/18/08 at 07:51:05

The computer is always the same. The difference is in the kits, which contain specific leads and sensors for specific bikes. As you noticed, there is no specific LS650 kit.
I bought mine used off ebay. I had to modify the tach lead by putting a 600k ohm resistor in it. I used the speed sensor that came with the bike speedo that I used before, and just spliced it in.

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by flcruzr on 07/18/08 at 08:31:18

thanks youzguyz, I will consider this unit, does the tach work on our bikes, is it a complicated installation?

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by youzguyz on 07/18/08 at 09:00:10

new thread started for the Vapor discussion.. this has been hijacked far enough. Of course, there probably won't be a need now.. but I tried!!

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by serowbot on 07/18/08 at 10:51:06

I have this little plastic clip-on, $15 from aerostich.com. 1yr old, keeps good time, easy to read. http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C06%5C03%5Cbikepics-1310115-full.jpg

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by Cornerstore3000 on 07/18/08 at 18:51:18

I don't know if they make one that will fit our bikes or not but I like the idea.

http://www.cyclesolutions.net/images/products/kewlmetal/240a.jpg

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 07/18/08 at 19:27:10

I like that one! I wonder if they make it with a faded and pitted pot metal finish, so it would match my master cylinder? I'll add the bugs to it myself. ;D

Title: Re: Got the Time?
Post by T Mack 1 on 07/18/08 at 19:53:20

7C7A7B7964627978160 wrote:

I like that one! I wonder if they make it with a faded and pitted pot metal finish, so it would match my master cylinder? I'll add the bugs to it myself. ;D

LOL.....

Time.... heck... just ride. 8-) If you get to your destination late... just tell them you were riding. ;).

If it's riding to work.... well you should be leaving earlier so that you can take the 20 mile shortcut to work which is 5 miles away..... ;D