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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 583
Age: 22
Location: Huntsville, AL
Points: 517
Registration date: 2008-12-24
 |  Subject: Tethers for GPS Units  Sat May 09, 2009 6:36 am | |
| What methods do those of you with GPS units - How do you secure the unit to the bike? I know all about the RAM mounts and the manufacturer mount systems, but am curious about any extra ordinary efforts that people have used or are considering to provide just a little more security and piece of mind. What have you done beyond the mount system to tether or secure the unit to the bike? Photos if available please. |
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Cornishman
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 180
Age: 56
Location: Wiltshire UK
Points: 205
Registration date: 2009-04-04
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Sat May 09, 2009 7:24 am | |
| I used epoxy resin to glue a small metal tab on the back. Then I got a lanyard from a mobile phone or digital camera and attach the loop end around a mirror stem and the fastening end to the metal tab. A friend's GPS has an eye alredy on the GPS for this purpose - a Navman I think. |
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mr fish
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 256
Location: uk
Points: 320
Registration date: 2009-03-23
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Sat May 09, 2009 1:37 pm | |
| Givi now do a GPS bag that straps between the handlebars its called a s850 Givi S850 Universal GPS Holder
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The bikes standard but the rider has mods
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Opalsboy
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 304
Age: 65
Location: Rison, Arkansas
Points: 313
Registration date: 2009-01-10
| | Subject: Givi Mount Sat May 09, 2009 1:54 pm | |
| Apparently this item is not available in US. Vender noted they do not ship outside the UK. Looks good though. Someone will pick it up here someday. I still am happy with the system Dennis has designed for the Silverwing. Gary
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03 Givi shield Givi passenger backrest 4brothers backrest Sheepskin Seat Pad
Fog Light Mounting Bar made for me by DennisB
GPS mount made for me by DennisB
Dual flag mount made for me by DennisB
Passenger arm rests SN 0001 made for me by DennisB
Riding with respect for PGR Visit patriotguard.org
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skiwoods
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 126
Age: 49
Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago
Points: 95
Registration date: 2008-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Sat May 09, 2009 3:35 pm | |
| Gary, I agree with you. That's a nice product from Givi. However, I am very pleased with DennisB's GPS mount. |
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dspevack
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 235
Location: Miami, FL
Points: 260
Registration date: 2008-12-27
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Sat May 09, 2009 3:59 pm | |
| It seems to me that the standard system for locking down hardware in offices (thin steel cable on a special mount) can be adapted if necessary. I think the best one though is the mount cradles that with the flip of a lever or similar, allow you to disconnect it and put it in your pocket or seat. Those are made for individual GPS units from the various manufacturers. Dan |
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tankyuong
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 163
Age: 34
Location: Missouri
Points: 272
Registration date: 2009-07-12
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:54 pm | |
| I use a small zip tie that I tie from back to front center of the gps, when i remove it I simply loosen the suction cup, and slide it out. |
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Miro
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 101
Age: 41
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Points: 110
Registration date: 2009-06-08
| | Subject: Re: Tethers for GPS Units Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:53 pm | |
| | Opalsboy wrote: | Apparently this item is not available in US. Vender noted they do not ship outside the UK. Looks good though. Someone will pick it up here someday. I still am happy with the system Dennis has designed for the Silverwing.
Gary |
It is available in US.
http://www.scootertrap.com/SilverWing600.htm
...scroll down...
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