i have an older garmin 1370 still works
the fj does not have a handlebar per se
i think the stock 17mm ball in socket is kinda weak
don't want it flying off
thank you fjowners again.
I was asking myself the same and then I saw these various mirror mounted holders. Jus as an example: https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/js-030-motorcycle-rearview-mirror-mount-holder-cradle-for-mobile-phone-ipad-gps-sku10210965a.html (https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/js-030-motorcycle-rearview-mirror-mount-holder-cradle-for-mobile-phone-ipad-gps-sku10210965a.html)
I didn't buy it yet.
In my visor
(https://asset.japantoday.com/img/store/55/2a/196d3611acd0189b6f067c30131a7c90af47/7.jpg)
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/shoei-to-release-hud-equipped-motorbike-helmet-in-2020
I don't use a dedicated GPS unit, but I do have a mount for my phone. I just run Google Maps while riding in areas that are strange to me. For the mount, I have a Ram X-grip mounted to the steering stem acorn nut. It works very well.
Fred
+1 on the RAM mounts. I keep a couple of the ball mounts, in different configurations, on the FJ, the WeeStrom, and in my truck. Solid and versatile as hell.
https://www.rammount.com/ (https://www.rammount.com/)
:good2:
I don't like mounting stuff on the bike. I google map my routes and destinations prior to the trip, and enjoy the ride. Phone is tethered to a usb charging port routed into my tank bag. If I get lost, I pull over and check the phone. I can also use the google map navigator audio to give verbal directions in my Sena.
+1 on Fred's setup.
Drill 1/4" hole in the triple clamp nut, insert 1" RAM ball and mount the GPS to that and done. I prefer Paper maps and don't use the GPS much, but it's nice to have for gas-station hunting in unfamiliar areas. But that wasn't your question...
You can see it poking up in front of my tank bag in this shot:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/11/2200_23_04_19_9_25_24.png)
Quote from: Dads_FJ on April 23, 2019, 10:33:35 AM
+1 on Fred's setup.
Drill 1/4" hole in the triple clamp nut, insert 1" RAM ball and mount the GPS to that and done. I prefer Paper maps and don't use the GPS much, but it's nice to have for gas-station hunting in unfamiliar areas. But that wasn't your question...
You can see it poking up in front of my tank bag in this shot:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/11/2200_23_04_19_9_25_24.png)
thanks for the ideas.... in the visor, that is hign tech
that kid is one happy rider, he will buy his own later
Quote from: mtc on April 23, 2019, 10:52:44 AM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on April 23, 2019, 10:33:35 AM
+1 on Fred's setup.
Drill 1/4" hole in the triple clamp nut, insert 1" RAM ball and mount the GPS to that and done. I prefer Paper maps and don't use the GPS much, but it's nice to have for gas-station hunting in unfamiliar areas. But that wasn't your question...
You can see it poking up in front of my tank bag in this shot:
thanks for the ideas.... in the visor, that is hign tech
that kid is one happy rider, he will buy his own later
Yea, amazing what a ride around a parking lot will do!
you'll also need this: https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-GA34U (https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-GA34U)
and a double ended socket like this 3" : https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U (https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U)
The arms come in different lengths so you could go shorter or longer, depends on your preference or if you have a tank-bag in the way.
A word of caution. iPhones in particular have very sensitive batteries, and will swell when left out in direct sunlight. I don't know about other gadgets, but I would advise against mounting a smart phone exposed to sunlight.
Quote from: balky1 on April 23, 2019, 12:45:10 AM
I was asking myself the same and then I saw these various mirror mounted holders. Jus as an example: https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/js-030-motorcycle-rearview-mirror-mount-holder-cradle-for-mobile-phone-ipad-gps-sku10210965a.html (https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/js-030-motorcycle-rearview-mirror-mount-holder-cradle-for-mobile-phone-ipad-gps-sku10210965a.html)
I didn't buy it yet.
no drilling of the nut, i like this idea best
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GUB-Extension-Phone-Stand-Holder-Bracket-Motorcycle-Rearview-Mirror-Mount-CS593/312510297643?epid=25024334360&hash=item48c310b62b:g:q3YAAOSwNwhceVk- (https://www.ebay.com/itm/GUB-Extension-Phone-Stand-Holder-Bracket-Motorcycle-Rearview-Mirror-Mount-CS593/312510297643?epid=25024334360&hash=item48c310b62b:g:q3YAAOSwNwhceVk-)