Nice solution for mounting a GPS

[SPANKEE]

Just installed a Techmount for my zumo 550... I didn't want to use the Ram mount setup that goes on the mirror mount (I think its clumsy looking)  I didn't think i would be able to use a handlebar mount because i had a steering damper on there, but i came up with a nice solution. I used a standard 7/8 bar mount Techmount with the 3.5 inch stem, but i had to have a custom top plate made to orient the amp holes pattern in the right direction. I drew something up, sent it over to Mike at Techmount, and he was able to make me what i needed. Now  I have a nice compact, centrally located Zumo that clears my damper, my ignition, and does not block my gauges.  BIG THANKS to  Mike at Techmount!!

Here are some pics on my 2004 620 with a matris M2 Damper:

[teddy037.2]

nice! 

[Mojo S2R]

Very clean.  Looks good.   

[Got Duc]

Nice Job.

Spankee where ya been hiding?

[SPANKEE]

heh --you know where i am

all work and no play makes spanks a dull grrl.

finally got inspired today to start a few mods. rizoma mirrors and cox oil cooler are next.

so when are you coming down to visit me?.. i got some fun demos in

[Got Duc]

Hyper?

[SPANKEE]

HYper
1198
848
m1100s
696


....k1300S too

[Got Duc]

Sweet!

I want a Hyper so bad. Probably won't be able to ride until July or August though 

PM sent

[Mojo S2R]

Spankee,
Could you please post the part numbers and what you sent to Techmount.  I've been thinking of something similar but hadn't figured out how to do it.
TIA 

[SPANKEE]

Spankee,
Could you please post the part numbers and what you sent to Techmount.  I've been thinking of something similar but hadn't figured out how to do it.
TIA 

the part i used was 30996 it fits 7/8 bars. I needed the one with a longer extension (3.5 inch shaft) so it would clear the damper. If you dont have a damper, you can probably use the mount that has the 2.5 inch shaft (lol--this sounds bad i know)  you can play around with all the joints to get a nice range of viewing angles.

If you have an S*R youll have the Magura handlebar, and need the 1 1/8 bar mount i think.

The standard mount plate looks like this:



I needed the amp pattern holes at the other end, like this:



they made me a custom plate from my mock up and this worked perfectly.(he added the camera mount hole back in )

Give Mike at techmounts a call/email and they will definitely help you out!
good luck!

[ducducgooseme]

So it mounts to the handlebars directly under the damper?  very cool.   

fyi...that aluminum plate is soft like butter.  I took a hand drill and drilled mine for some custom mounting of my Ant racing camera setup on the 1098.  Supah!

[He Man]

nice! have any of you guys ever heard of the ram mount?

[herm]

i have the ram aqua box for my GPS, since my unit is not water proof. got it this winter, so no on the road experience with it.
didnt buy the ram _mount_ though.
instead, i fabed my own mounting bracket for it with some aluminum stock from home depot. it bolts into the holes where the stock bar risers used to be.

[hypurone]

I am using their 1.5 inch low profile ram mount (in a mirror hole) for my radar:



great product and personally tested to 160 indicated and is rock solid....

[SPANKEE]

yup. I am familiar with the ram mounts, for the most part they are quick and easy to disconnect .. I just didnt like how clunky it would have been where i needed to mount it, and i didnt want to mount it on the left mirror or clutch reservior.  If i had a direct way to go to the steering stem nut i would have opted for that. I know someone makes a really nice aluminum stem mount for that application. nice bike btw