Clock and thermometer

[Groatski]

Hello,

 

One thing I've been really missing on my 2000 Venture is a way to tell time and the outside temperature. I've found on line a number of attractive, affordable aftermarket handlebar and windshield mountable clocks and thermometers, but I can't tell how they would fit. Does anyone have a style or brand that they've used?

[Guest tx2sturgis]

My 2007 has a built-in digital clock, I assume yours does too.

 

As far as the temp, there a lot of options, all kinds of digital units with probes and ice warnings and min/max memories. They all have varying degrees of ruggedness and waterproofing...not to mention battery life.

 

I have found that the k.i.s.s. principle works pretty well...

 

A good quality Formotion stick-on clock, attached to a mirror, works pretty well. Its in the breeze so it picks up the ambient temps as you ride, and works fine after dark when stationary. In the daytime, the sun will heat it up when parked, but dont worry, its not REALLY 140 degrees.

 

 

 

 

 

[djh3]

Last year I was in Leesburg and saw a Venture with a thermometer in the lower corner of the windshield. Looked something like this from autozone.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

I have a clock that will mount on the front brake reservoir, it would look good but then I learned how to bring up the stock digital clock.

 

push and hold the select button on the dash by the fuel gauge, presto a clock.

 

temperature... auto zone or similar or you can buy Yamaha accessory for the handle bar.

 

yamahasportsplaza.com go to OEM accessories.... Star OEM accessories.... select your year.... have fun

 

Then you will find this..... http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/oemcatalogs/p/yamaha_motorcycle_cruiser_2001_royal_star_venture/star_accessories-billet_chrome/4ff76af9f870022970e61e1e/dual-split-ring-mount-by-marlins-white among other wonderful things.

 

 

:mo money: :mo money:

[XV1100SE]

2nd Gen has a clock built in. Page 3-5 of the owners manual :

Clock mode

To change the display to the clock mode, push both the "SELECT" and "RESET" buttons.

To change the display back to the odometer modes, push the "SELECT" button.

 

To set the clock:

1) Push both the "SELECT" and "RESET" buttons for at least two seconds.

2) When the hour digits start flashing, push the "RESET" button to set the hours

3) Push the "SELECT" button, and the minute digits will start flashing

4) Push the "RESET" button to set the minutes

5) Push the "SELECT" button to start the clock

 

NOTE:

After setting the clock, be sure to push the "SELECT" button before turning the key ot "OFF", otherwise the clock will not be set

 

 

 

 

I added a thermometer that bolts onto the handle bar. Similar to http://www.bikersden.com/c-117-motorcycle-mounted-clocks-and-thermometer-gauges.aspx

[Bones158]

This is what I've been using for a few years now. It is not water proof but it has been soaked a few times and come right back after drying out. Originally I had it mounted with Velcro on the riser caps and during the winter I removed our great cassette player and installed it there. Has the clock, volt meter and outside temp.

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/5-in-1-digital-volt-meter/part/BBP-4-239

 

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_7475.jpg

[djh3]

Well I would have to say the $30 bucks is a lot easier to choke down then $100. Say does the $30 one require running wires etc. I would think it does being it has a volt meter and battery condition.

[aharbi]

You can spend a bunch of money depending on what you want. Here is a picture of mine, clock on the left, thermometer on the right. These are made by Marlins I also have some by Formotion which I prefer but they are on another bike, same style - chrome, white dial, waterproof, handlebar mount.

 

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Odessa%20Ride/OdessaRide099-20140228-174908.jpg

[billmac]

This is what I've been using for a few years now. It is not water proof but it has been soaked a few times and come right back after drying out. Originally I had it mounted with Velcro on the riser caps and during the winter I removed our great cassette player and installed it there. Has the clock, volt meter and outside temp.

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/5-in-1-digital-volt-meter/part/BBP-4-239

 

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_7475.jpg

 

I would get one it they changed the clock to a tach