GPS Mount

[schnowz]

Thanks Jeff. -  I also came across this mount for the steering stem.
http://www.whitehorsepress.com/download/products/b342.pdf
Looks like I would have to get these 2 pieces 
http://www.whitehorsepress.com/popup_image.php?pID=4941&aID=2
and a new cable, as the Garmin cable supplied with the unit goes through a 
plastic adapter bracket which looks like it would interfere with the cradle.
That means 4 pieces (including the arm) and a new cable + install the 
accessory socket.. Oi Vey

 Pete S

>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:08:36 -0700
> From: "Jeffrey Walker" <walkerjl at charter.net>

>
> This is what I recommend:  Get yourself this ball:
> http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=
> 62 Then you remove one of the 4 allen cap bolts that bolt the handlebar
> risers to the steering (The black recessed ones, two on each side).
> Purchase a longer, stainless steel allen bolt with a rounded top, a
> stainless washer and lock washer and bolt the ram ball there.  Just torque
> the new bolt the same as the other bolts with a bit of blue Loctite for
> peace of mind.  I used the bolts that are closest to you as you sit on the
> bike, and angled the ball towards the center.  I have both my GPS and my
> radar detector mounted in this way, one on each side.  I'll take a picture
> of it later.
>
> I have also seen this type of RAM ball used, but it has an 11mm hole
> compared to a 9mm hole on the angled ball:
> http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/images/ram-b-342_01.jpg so I wasn't 
> inclined
> to try it at the time as I didn't feel it would be as secure. But using a
> larger fender washer and a locking washer, it would probably be OK.  The
> advantage of this type of ball is that it would allow more adjustment out 
> of
> your RAM arm.  With the angled ball, you can't adjust the RAM arm around 
> the
> same angle extremes in some directions.  I like to have the GPS adjusted
> just so when I have my tankbag on so I can see the instrument cluster, 
> GPS,
> and not interfere with the tankbag as you turn the handlebars.  I use a
> standard length, 3" long RAM arm to my GPS mount.  My GPS is a Garmin 
> 2720.
> I use the Garmin motorcycle mount and power cable, bolted to a standard 
> RAM
> ball, the kind with the diamond shaped base and two small bolts.  Both my
> GPS and Escort 8500 radar is powered by the bike.

>
> Jeff (I'll try and take pictures by tomorrow).
>
>