I finally set aside the time to get my Zumo 550 mounted that I picked up used.......after getting the 2011 map update..
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/CIMG5146.jpg)
I was originally going to mount it like this, but it ended up being too high, and too close to me for my liking.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/CIMG5148.jpg)
So I used the u-clamp that came with it, and bolted it to the left clip-on.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/CIMG5149.jpg)
All mounted.......just had to run the wires to the fusebox. I tied the power wire to the ignition circuit so that it would power up when I turn the key on, and power down when I turn the key off.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/misc/CIMG5152.jpg)
Then I set out for a test ride..
It works perfectly, and as i suspected, my factory speedometer is off by about 10mph at freeway speeds (65-70mph)
at 100mph it is off by about 15mph. Now I no longer have to guess.
:gamer:
Mounted my Zumo exactly the same way. Perfect position, just below instruments and not distracting, particularly at night. Many 1000's of K's later I could not think of a better spot.
I mounted mine by drilling a hole in the stem nut and mounting a ram ball to this.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/IMG_1230.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/FJ12SP/IMG_1231.jpg)
I find this the perfect solution.
Adam.
Good job Alan...
Ok I will show how I mounted my Garmin Nuvi on a later model FJ
(http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/Yamifj1200/Misc%20FJ%20pics/028.jpg)
(http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/Yamifj1200/Misc%20FJ%20pics/036.jpg)
I have since replaced it with a nuvi 260w in the same location.
Ram mounts offer several location options..
I didnt mean to hyjack the thread...
Eric M
I thought about the stem nut, but didn't have the stud ball.....looked into ordering one, but it seems we all like the GPS mounted in the same location.
I like the locating screw option as well.......I might order the stud ball for the stem nut eventually, but for now, I'll use it the way I have it...
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 04, 2010, 01:33:37 PM
I thought about the stem nut, but didn't have the stud ball.....looked into ordering one, but it seems we all like the GPS mounted in the same location.
I like the locating screw option as well.......I might order the stud ball for the stem nut eventually, but for now, I'll use it the way I have it...
Alan,
I hesitated to say anything to the Adam who used the stem nut as a mounting spot. It it is very thin and could be a problem when using a heavy weight GPS or camera. I did noticed the the GPS Adam is using is very compact and appears to be very light weight.
I just bought the ball with a 1/4-20 set of threads and made the offset from a small piece of metal and added the stainless riser to lift the mount above the handle bar assembly.
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051051055085/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051051055085/Default.aspx)
Frank actually ask me to make a custom stem nut to mount his GPS as he was concerned of the weight of his GPS on the stock stem nut.
(http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/Yamifj1200/Misc%20FJ%20pics/008.jpg)
So anything you want is possible...
Eric M
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 04, 2010, 05:31:10 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 04, 2010, 01:33:37 PM
I thought about the stem nut, but didn't have the stud ball.....looked into ordering one, but it seems we all like the GPS mounted in the same location.
I like the locating screw option as well.......I might order the stud ball for the stem nut eventually, but for now, I'll use it the way I have it...
Alan,
I hesitated to say anything to the Adam who used the stem nut as a mounting spot. It it is very thin and could be a problem when using a heavy weight GPS or camera. I did noticed the the GPS Adam is using is very compact and appears to be very light weight.
I just bought the ball with a 1/4-20 set of threads and made the offset from a small piece of metal and added the stainless riser to lift the mount above the handle bar assembly.
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051051055085/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051051055085/Default.aspx)
Frank actually ask me to make a custom stem nut to mount his GPS as he was concerned of the weight of his GPS on the stock stem nut.
So anything you want is possible...
Eric M
Eric,
That's a lot more elegant than my solution... I just found a fender washer that would fit inside the stem nut, and deformed it until it matched up inside. I have a StreetPliot 2820, a big chunk of GPS. Only issue I've had is that I need to switch to the short RAM arm to keep it from loosening itself up due to the weight of the thing.
Randy T
Indy
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 04, 2010, 05:31:10 PM
Frank actually ask me to make a custom stem nut to mount his GPS as he was concerned of the weight of his GPS on the stock stem nut.
(http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/Yamifj1200/Misc%20FJ%20pics/008.jpg)
So anything you want is possible...
Eric M
Custom has to be made.... can you dig it ?
Good.... I knew that you could! :good2:
KOokaloo!
Frank
I prefer a higher mount point, so mine looks like this...
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_3sfF7BqkkfA/TKsMExVtZsI/AAAAAAAAA38/OQJAvCggC_o/s912/IMG_4083.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_3sfF7BqkkfA/TKsMFgk02LI/AAAAAAAAA4A/Lm2sl9f2G4w/s912/IMG_4084.JPG)
...using the Ram mount...
(http://www.gpscity.ca/g/gps/s/0/ramb202g1.jpg)
Bob,
Your unit doesn't appear to be waterproof like the 550, so mounting it under the windscreen is a good idea :good2:
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 05, 2010, 09:27:55 PM
Bob,
Your unit doesn't appear to be waterproof like the 550, so mounting it under the windscreen is a good idea :good2:
It was a good deal for $130 new at a clearance sale a couple of years ago. I keep it covered in plastic wrap. Cheap solution, and it worked well for the rain soaked NESR in Maine.
Quote from: Bob on October 06, 2010, 06:05:59 AM
worked well for the rain soaked NESR in Maine.
What rain? That was sweat.
Quote from: carsick on October 06, 2010, 07:10:41 PM
Quote from: Bob on October 06, 2010, 06:05:59 AM
worked well for the rain soaked NESR in Maine.
What rain? That was sweat.
Six frink' hours of rain soaked riding on the Friday? :ireful: Oh ya, that wasn't you. :smile: