GPS Stem Mount
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I used Techmount's Steering Head mount and modified it to a) clear the steering damper b) to keep the mount from rotating in the steering head from vibration.
I purchased the 16mm post mount. The o-rings didn't prevent rotation to my satisfaction, as I didn't want unnoticed rotation to bind on my damper and lock my steering. (That would be baaaaad news).
I modified the post inside the steering head to be like a bicycle's handle bar mount, which when you tighten the mounting bolt, the Techmount is secured more rigid. The o-ring design is okay; if you have the same concern, you may want to experiment with thicker o-rings and use a bit more force to mount it.
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This last photo is from Techmount's web site and gives you a clearer picture of what the mount itself is like.
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I purchased the 16mm post mount. The o-rings didn't prevent rotation to my satisfaction, as I didn't want unnoticed rotation to bind on my damper and lock my steering. (That would be baaaaad news).
I modified the post inside the steering head to be like a bicycle's handle bar mount, which when you tighten the mounting bolt, the Techmount is secured more rigid. The o-ring design is okay; if you have the same concern, you may want to experiment with thicker o-rings and use a bit more force to mount it.
This last photo is from Techmount's web site and gives you a clearer picture of what the mount itself is like.
I don't recall if a 17 mm will fit, I don't think so. The fit was fairly close. But if you have some calipers, you might measure it.
The key to making the stock Techmount stem work is that it has 3 grooves cut for 3 o-rings near the stem top, bottom, and center. The stock o-rings are a good fit, and I would not have a problem with them if I was not conservative about movement next to moving steering parts (ie, a bike without a damper there)
Try your local hardware store, once you get the 16 Techmount and compare the store's selection of o-ring diameters and thicknesses. You may have to put some rubber lube and use a bit of force to get the stem in. If you have a Dremel tool you could even take a sanding drum and tweak the hardware store o-rings until you get just the right fit. You have several options to tinker with if you too, want a tighter-than-stock fit.
The key to making the stock Techmount stem work is that it has 3 grooves cut for 3 o-rings near the stem top, bottom, and center. The stock o-rings are a good fit, and I would not have a problem with them if I was not conservative about movement next to moving steering parts (ie, a bike without a damper there)
Try your local hardware store, once you get the 16 Techmount and compare the store's selection of o-ring diameters and thicknesses. You may have to put some rubber lube and use a bit of force to get the stem in. If you have a Dremel tool you could even take a sanding drum and tweak the hardware store o-rings until you get just the right fit. You have several options to tinker with if you too, want a tighter-than-stock fit.
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I used a ram mount on my 07 for my garmin nuvi. It mounts on the clutch lever bar clamp. Positioned correctly it doesn't interfere with the fairing or the gas tank. Here's the link for pictures. http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthread.php?t=72920
Thats a Gen 3............:dontknow:
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sorry to hyjak,but snakebyte where did you get your carbon clock surround?thank's
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do you know the part number for the mount or no? i wanna do the same setup, but im unsure on what part to order.
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Yep the part number for the mount is RAM-B-174U and the cradle for my garmin nuvi 205 is RAM-HOL-GA24U. Ram mount has a parts wizard for you to double check your part numbers. http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx
And pay no attention to the mount description (UNPKD RAM GOLDWING W/2.47DIA. X 2.47X1). It's basically a universal design the only thing specific you need is the cradle for the gps.
And pay no attention to the mount description (UNPKD RAM GOLDWING W/2.47DIA. X 2.47X1). It's basically a universal design the only thing specific you need is the cradle for the gps.
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