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how do you gents or ladies mouint your gps

Started by mtc, April 22, 2019, 08:08:51 PM

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mtc

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.
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

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balky1



FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

Pat Conlon

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
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3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

aviationfred

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
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

rlucas

+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/

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ZOA NOM

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.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Dads_FJ

+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:
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'92 Yamaha TDM850
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'81 Yamaha IT250(H)
'77 Yamaha IT175(D)
'39 BSA WM20

mtc

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
Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire

Dads_FJ

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
and a double ended socket like this 3" : 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.
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'92 Yamaha TDM850
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'81 Yamaha IT250(H)
'77 Yamaha IT175(D)
'39 BSA WM20

ZOA NOM

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.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

mtc

Current
1985 FJ1100

Previous Bikes
1979 Yamaha XS1100 best one
1984 FJ1100
1987 FZR600
1987 Fazer
1985 Vision
1982 Seca 750
1978 RD400 Spec II Motor

Live Life Wrong and Perspire