Where to fix a non BMW satnav?

[Jiffy176]

Folks, I've got an old satnav that I use on the GS, was in a nav bag on the cross bar but I could never see it during the day to to glare from the bag.
Tried sucker on the screen and that worked for a few miles before departing.
I can't directly bar mount as the cross bar gets in the way.
I've seen some extentions that may be possible that screw into the switch gear screw and hold via a bracket. It then T's off with a 22mm tube to put the bar mount around. Or the ones for push bikes that are two clamps that would allow the same thing but lower, I guessed vibration may kill them though. Ideally id like it as near as eye height as possible.
Anyone else figured out how to mount a non standard satnav that won't cost the earth?
Thanks

 

[Tractors are go]

Have you considered black tac (industrial strength blue tac) instead of sucker ?

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[Jiffy176]

Hadn't heard of it. Will take a look..

 

[Deleted account 221212001]

Why not just buy a Nav 5, there’s plenty on here at sensible prices or even just buy a Zumo 660 which are even cheaper?

 

[wessie]

Why not just buy a Nav 5, there’s plenty on here at sensible prices or even just buy a Zumo 660 which are even cheaper?

you might want to check the sub-section this post appears in

 

[Jiffy176]

Cos I've got something that works already, might keep an eye out though.

 

[Tractors are go]

Or a Nav3, more in keeping with age of bike, and can be purchased for a lot less.

However, as op already has something that works, it is mounts they're after.

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[wessie]

you do not say which satnav you are using - is there a cradle for it that has a RAM ball?

I use a Zumo 390. On one bike I have a U clamp with RAM ball on the bars. On the other bike I use another RAM part that replaces one half of the clutch lever clamp. I then use an extension to get the satnav at the right height. I have the display inbetween the left mirror and bike's display so it is easy to catch a glimpse as I sweep between mirror and speedo. This also places the touchscreen within easy reach of my left hand should I need to prod the screen on the fly.

My RAM parts came with the Zumo but are readily available. Clutch clamp shown here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-MOUN...BOLT-MOUNT-CLAMP-CAMERA-SAT-NAV-/282668852979
Extension: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-RAM-...=item1eeea54eb5:g:VJMAAOSw1Bxa63Se:rk:25:pf:0

 

[Jiffy176]

Naf old median, came from Hein Gericke before they took a dive. not sure what the size of the ball, will have a measure tomorrow. I take it you replaced two bolts from the clutch Res to bolt down?
Cheers.

 

[dubster]

Not sure which oilhead you have, but the migsel mount that fits around the speedo works very well on my 1150gs (assuming you can attach to a RAM ball). They do various ones for other models too...
https://www.migsel.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=6

 

[wessie]

Naf old median, came from Hein Gericke before they took a dive. not sure what the size of the ball, will have a measure tomorrow. I take it you replaced two bolts from the clutch Res to bolt down?
Cheers.

Yes, remove 2 bolts and half of the original clutch lever clamp (bit nearest rider). Replace with RAM part and 2 longer bolts supplied with the kit.

The kit comes with the rear half of the clamp and rubber if needed so you can locate on most round bars like a U bolt.