Custom GPS Ram Mount

[Dan Filetti]

Folks-

I recently completed a mod to mount my GPS to my Gixxer.  I had bought the basic Ram mount a while back, thinking the diameter of the ball was the correct one to simply snap my Garmin GPS to it.  I realized I was wrong when it showed up...  So I modified it to do so.  

On the Ram Mount, I cut the original rubberized ball off and ground the underlying aluminum shaft down to a new mounting stub.  I then cut the ball off a $5. (5 Below) GPS suction mount, and drilled a mounting hole into the Garmin ball that was the diameter of the new shaft.  I epoxied the ball on with JB weld, and then wrapped a sleeve of PC-7 around it for a bit more support.

It sits about 2" off the top triple and swivels every which way.  I think it turn out pretty well.

Thoughts?

[carsick]

Thoughts? You need an FJ to put that GPS on, only place you're going on that Gixxer is the chiropractor, you probably know the way already...

[craigo]

Dan,

Looks kinda vulgar without the Garmin in place.....   Guess you got a male GSXR, so does it have more balls than the non GPS mounted Gixxers?

Just kidding around, nice job.

CraigO
90FJ1200

[Travis398]

Dan,

I thought it was a great location and angle to see while riding. Is that a water proof GPS?

[Dan Filetti]

Dan,

I thought it was a great location and angle to see while riding. Is that a water proof GPS?

Thanks Travis.  It is not waterproof, good point.  I'll bring a supply of zip lock bags in the event of a deluge....

Dan

[mikeholzer]

...I'll bring a supply of zip lock bags in the event of a deluge....

Dan

My Garmin isn't waterproof either, and I keep a dozen sandwich bags and twist ties in my tank bag in case of rain. That is a system which works surprisingly well.

[rktmanfj]

...I'll bring a supply of zip lock bags in the event of a deluge....

Dan

My Garmin isn't waterproof either, and I keep a dozen sandwich bags and twist ties in my tank bag in case of rain. That is a system which works surprisingly well.

That's why I love the ol' StreetPilot 2820... waterproof and A2DP Bluetooth.

Oh, and the clunky anti-theft design.  The thief who stold my Glock left it behind.

I really should update the maps, though.

Randy T
Indy

[Travis398]

 I'll bring a supply of zip lock bags in the event of a deluge....
Dan

I find the best solution is to not ride in the rain, but every once in a while the weather man screws up. And I find myself getting wet.

[carsick]

I find myself getting wet.

I hear that happens after too many years riding dirt bikes.

[rktmanfj]

I find the best solution is to not ride in the rain, but every once in a while the weather man screws up. And I find myself getting wet.

If you ever ride to a Boone or Tellico FJ Rally, there's a pretty damned good chance of it.       

Randy T
Indy