Nippy Norman item TAT-044-0770 GPS mount

[RSavage]

Has anyone used the Nippy Norman item TAT-044-0770 GPS mount with a Zumo 550 + TT locking mount?

My 550 has previously been mounted on the left bar.

That doesn't seem the best place on a 1200GSA as the Zumo vibrates briefly every 2 or 3 seconds and I was wondering about using one of the screen rails. The BMW clamp seems popular but I would like the Zumo to be closer to me. However, I'm concerned that the NN mount described above will be very susceptible to vibration.


TIA

Richard

 

[andyclift]

Old thread but nobody has replied. I used to mount my 550 on left bar and never had a vibration issue and it was nice and easy to reach. I changed it to mounting on a GSA screen because it was choice of getting it further away from my eyes or drive in reading glasses.

First used a BMW mount (good value at £30.00) and then via a Touratech locking cradle and their little extension mount (as on Nippy Norman site). Both vibrate a lot a tick over but OK most of the time when moving.

 

[RSavage]

Old thread but nobody has replied. I used to mount my 550 on left bar and never had a vibration issue and it was nice and easy to reach. I changed it to mounting on a GSA screen because it was choice of getting it further away from my eyes or drive in reading glasses.

First used a BMW mount (good value at £30.00) and then via a Touratech locking cradle and their little extension mount (as on Nippy Norman site). Both vibrate a lot a tick over but OK most of the time when moving.

Thanks Andy

At the moment the Zumo is mounted, using the RAM mount bits and a TT locking cradle, on the lower of the two horizontal screen rails. It still shows the same periodic oscillation as was happening when it was mounted on the LH bar. I've seen the BMW clip mounted bracket but haven't persued it because it's not bolted onto anything. Maybe the engine needs balancing again.


Cheers

Richard

 

[craig10]

You could try adding a bit of weight to it using wheel balance weights, it will move the resonant frequency down. Try it first by just hanging something off it, i.e. a bolt

 

[RSavage]

You could try adding a bit of weight to it using wheel balance weights, it will move the resonant frequency down. Try it first by just hanging something off it, i.e. a bolt

Excellent suggestion. I'll give it a go - eventually!

Richard