Motorcycle Wheel Clock

[Jude20VT]

It's been awhile since I've posted any pics... thought I would share my new masterpiece. Wife was busting my balls for spending time on this, but I think it turned out great.

I took an old cycle front wheel set-up and converted it into a custom clock for the garage. Used a sawzall to cut out the hub, then repainted the rotor and wheel. Picked up a donor clock at Target for parts - painted hands. Sandwiched a metal electrical outlet cover between the rotor and wheel to mount the clock mechanism. Sunk a lag bolt into a stud to support the weight - inserts into the upper spoke hole to mount.

Here's the rest of the garage...

 

[kippieland]

OH thats cool! I wonder if I can do that with one my blown up MX rims?

 

[Jude20VT]

OH thats cool! I wonder if I can do that with one my blown up MX rims?

Motorcross wheel would look good too... just need 2 1/8" space in the hub for the clock mechanism.

 

[kippieland]

Motorcross wheel would look good too... just need 2 1/8" space in the hub for the clock mechanism.

I'm not sure I could get that much room out of an MX hub without running into the spokes.

 

[Tom_20m]

I love it! I work on blood analyzers and my buddy gave me a round piece off the instrument that I'll be making a clock out of too. Will post pictures when I do.

 

[phisigbrotha]

Thats damn sweet! Never seen a cooler clock. And a nice *** garage.

My wife keeps me ill never have another street bike again. I still hold onto my rear wheel stand though.

 

[Drew_flux]

Nice clock, also I like the colour combo of your shop.

 

[Lawnman]

That turned out great -the paint looks flawless! I going to pull out one of my wife's old V-Rod wheels to see how much room is in there.

Btw, the garage looks sweet. I really like your use of the roofing panels.

 

[webb70]

Here's mine, I used a mirror on a rear slick, but I think I like the rim/disc better.....

 

[Jude20VT]

Thanks guys!

 

[daveroy]

Very cool!

 

[Nighttrain]

That's nice, great job!

 

[Tom_20m]

Thats damn sweet! Never seen a cooler clock. And a nice *** garage.

My wife keeps me ill never have another street bike again. I still hold onto my rear wheel stand though.

Mine keeps me ill too. She's a Pediatric nurse, sees all kinds of kids come in with cuts and bruises. I had 3 bikes and was down to my Ninja. She told me I should sell it being that I don't ride much and if I should have the urge later on, that I could get another. Stupid me, fell for the ploy. Now that I have an urge, she rescinded her original offer and I'm without any bikes... I do have 9 John deere garden tractors though.

 

[Tom_20m]

Here's mine, I used a mirror on a rear slick, but I think I like the rim/disc better.....

I love how nice and clean it looks. Have you filled it up yet?

 

[JimVonBaden]

Mine keeps me ill too. She's a Pediatric nurse, sees all kinds of kids come in with cuts and bruises. I had 3 bikes and was down to my Ninja. She told me I should sell it being that I don't ride much and if I should have the urge later on, that I could get another. Stupid me, fell for the ploy. Now that I have an urge, she rescinded her original offer and I'm without any bikes... I do have 9 John deere garden tractors though.

No offense man, but if you were a rider when you started, it is VERY unfair of her to tell you no now! Personally I will never stop riding again.

Jim

 

[webb70]

I love how nice and clean it looks. Have you filled it up yet?

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24456

 

[jeepjunky]

A little O/T but a local shop made speaker boxes out of go-cart wheels and have them hanging around his shop. Love the clock and the garage!