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craigory
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 104
Location: California
Points: 489
Registration date: 2011-06-25
 |  Subject: GPS mounting locations  Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:12 pm | |
| I am absolutely sure I have seen a thread where people showed the various places they mounted their GPS and talked about the pros and cons. Tried several search combinations and can't find it. Does anyone know where that thread is, or any thread like it? Thanks! |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3606
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:45 pm | |
| _________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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eddy
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 130
Age: 61
Location: Europe Flanders.
Points: 1056
Registration date: 2009-11-27
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:29 am | |
| For me, the best position of the navigator is at the edge of the roof above the instruments.
With a homemade clamp system.
benefits:
- In the middle.
- When consulting you are aware of events on the road.
Eddy
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craigory
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 104
Location: California
Points: 489
Registration date: 2011-06-25
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:35 pm | |
| Hi eddy,
Do you mean that you mounted it on the top of the dashboard? Do you have a photo? Thanks! |
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eddy
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 130
Age: 61
Location: Europe Flanders.
Points: 1056
Registration date: 2009-11-27
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:40 am | |
|  One plus more on this position... Pretty good rain protected. Eddy |
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craigory
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 104
Location: California
Points: 489
Registration date: 2011-06-25
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:37 am | |
| Hi eddy,
The picture says it all. I appears that you simply attached a RAM ball mount to the top of the dash roof in the center. Simple. Thanks! |
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2165
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3063
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:41 am | |
| | eddy wrote: |
One plus more on this position...
Pretty good rain protected.
Eddy |
I like that position as well. I have my air temperature gauge mounted there.
My GPS is mounted to a RAM ball on the top of my mirror extension. It's nice and close for reading and touching. |
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JeffR_
Site Admin
Number of posts: 344
Age: 52
Location: Fremont, Ca
Points: 3687
Registration date: 2010-05-12
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:40 am | |
| I had mine at first on a handlebar mount, which was ok but in the wind. I then bought DennisB's GPS mount and really like it. It seems to work very well for me.
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JeffR_
Givi Airflow, Dr Pulley Sliders (28gr), Power Commander, Air Hawk, K&N Filter
2007 Silver Wing 34,000 miles
2005 Majesty (sold) 12,500 miles
2004 Reflex (sold) 3,500 miles
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craigory
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 104
Location: California
Points: 489
Registration date: 2011-06-25
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:08 pm | |
| Hey eddy,
Did you fabricate some kind of L-bracket to go on top of the dash with the RAM ball coming straight toward you? Got any photos? Thanks! |
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eddy
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 130
Age: 61
Location: Europe Flanders.
Points: 1056
Registration date: 2009-11-27
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:13 pm | |
| Craigory,
No RAM ball ....
I removed the vacuum puller and the swan neck from the factory holder.
Screwed two "U" like pieces on the back of the holder.
(found in my box of dump/spare things)
Imagine two little open claws pointing at to front of the bike.
The claws ( spring steel ) are shoved over the edge of the dashboard roof.
Eddy |
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craigory
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 104
Location: California
Points: 489
Registration date: 2011-06-25
| | Subject: Re: GPS mounting locations Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:15 pm | |
| Wow Eddy! That was pretty darn clever. I think that qualifies you to be a motorcycle MacGyver.  Thanks for the idea! |
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