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ib1-2 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 19, 2003 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 1:31 am Post subject: Mounting Navman on Motorcycle |
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I have a Aprilia Futura motorcycle and want to fit my ipaq/navman sleeve to it. Idealy I would like to use the hole in the middle of the yoke and fit an expanding bolt with a ball attachment so I can fit a ram type PDA holder. Anyone know where I can get such a ball fitting? Have looked at RAM products but can't find such a thing.
Managed to use the windscreen flexi suction mount on the tank but I don't feel confident that it won't not drop off, unlike a car a bike vibrates more.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Brian |
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Griff Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 14, 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Northolt, Middlesex
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 12:42 am Post subject: |
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To be honest i have tried a feww different ideas but have ended up using the clear pocket on my tank bag stops it getting wet also gives it a cushioned home 8) |
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bigfatjohn Regular Visitor
Joined: Oct 29, 2003 Posts: 114 Location: Market Harborough
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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I can't be very helpful because I don't know what your Aprilia looks like, or what mounting options are possible, but this is how I did it on my bike.....
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/john-childs.php
You might like to consider drilling your blind hole right through and using a nut and bolt, if it is possible. If you can't get at it from the other side could you just tap a thread in it?
I think a swan neck is a good idea as it damps out the vibrations, although I don't suffer from that too much myself.
Let us know how you get on. |
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Dave Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 10, 2003 Posts: 6460 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 8:12 am Post subject: |
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Brian, it sounds like you're going to need a RAM based mounting system. You can completely customise the system buy buying each part seperately from ball to arm, to double ball, to cradle, it's strong and versatile.
I am told that RAM UK will have a website available in the next day or so which should show various mounting systems and also show them fitted to motorbikes. Their website is http://www.ram-mount-uk.com |
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Skippy Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12 Posts: 2946 Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Mounting Navman on Motorcycle |
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ib1-2 wrote: | I have a Aprilia Futura motorcycle and want to fit my ipaq/navman sleeve to it. |
I have a CBR600 and I use a U-bolt RAM mount on the left handlebar. It works well and they are only about 20 quid. This is the one I brought: http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod302.html
Otter do armoured, watertight cases for PDAs if you are an all-weather biker. http://www.otterbox.com/
Let us know how you get on!
You can mix and match all manner of bits for RAM mounts. My favourite is the Gun holder:
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