Gps mount ..for relocation
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Gps mount ..for relocation
Got a zumo 550 on the garmin supplied mount bracket which bolts to the handlebar collar via the 2 mount screws.
I'm changing the bars to 16 inch apes and I dont want the gps way up there.....
Basically I need a handlebar clamp mount to snap the garmin housing into.
Dealer said look at Ram Mount.
I looked at them and the way it mounts to the bar with a single u bolt looks cheap to me. The ram mount itself looks good but I'm not used to using "hardware store" type u bolts on my bike.
Anyone else know of better quality mount?
Thanks
I'm changing the bars to 16 inch apes and I dont want the gps way up there.....
Basically I need a handlebar clamp mount to snap the garmin housing into.
Dealer said look at Ram Mount.
I looked at them and the way it mounts to the bar with a single u bolt looks cheap to me. The ram mount itself looks good but I'm not used to using "hardware store" type u bolts on my bike.
Anyone else know of better quality mount?
Thanks
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What you can try.....
I know you might shutter at this but, you can
get a ball mount and drill hole at top of inner fairing.
Buy short arm and snap mount for GPS.
You will be able to remove when needed and
you can buy a chrome ball that will
not look too bad
Shortleg[Dave]
get a ball mount and drill hole at top of inner fairing.
Buy short arm and snap mount for GPS.
You will be able to remove when needed and
you can buy a chrome ball that will
not look too bad
Shortleg[Dave]
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I have the RAM GPS handlebar mounting bracket and find it just top notch quality. I'm not too concerned about the fact that a U-Bracket was used. First of all, it held the total cost down, and secondly it's was completely functional and matched the black color of the mounting ball making it unnoticable. Also, I like the adjustability rest of the RAM mounting hardware, especially the short are and its infinate angled positions relative to the handlebars and then how you can angle the GPS towards your face.
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I have the RAM GPS handlebar mounting bracket and find it just top notch quality. I'm not too concerned about the fact that a U-Bracket was used. First of all, it held the total cost down, and secondly it's was completely functional and matched the black color of the mounting ball making it unnoticable. Also, I like the adjustability rest of the RAM mounting hardware, especially the short are and its infinate angled positions relative to the handlebars and then how you can angle the GPS towards your face.
Ok if you think it's a good mount I'll go with it.
I was just looking for a more beefed up clamp ya know? Thanks
Last edited by Gliden; Feb 18, 2012 at 04:45 PM.
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Check out powerlet
http://www.powerlet.com/
http://www.powerlet.com/
Bthinnes and short leg thank you both as well for the input.
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[QUOTE=K Melancon;9411298]Look up Motomount. Has the same 1" ball as Ram, and use ram arms.
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Omg that's what I was looking for...thanks a lot!
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Omg that's what I was looking for...thanks a lot!
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