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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Yves on March 05, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
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I ordered the genuine http://www.kawasaki.ca/accessories/37/Concours-14-ABS/7/Electrical-Accessories (http://www.kawasaki.ca/accessories/37/Concours-14-ABS/7/Electrical-Accessories) Kawasaki GPS mount braket for my C14, but just realised fitting my Garmin Nuvi 50LM will not be simple, I found the Ram mount for the garmin but holes doesn't seems to be at right place. I can't find wich gps will fit this plates, even if kawa claim it fits "most" unit. So how should i fit my gps to it? Should i get another gps? Should i get rid of the plate right away? Your advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Not sure how the 50LM differs from my 3450LM but I use this:
(http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/82056311/images/5060-5126.jpg)
Absolutely rock solid. The Garmin cannot accidently come out. My Horizon ST bars have a screw on ram ball mount and it attaches to that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-GARMIN-NUVI-3450-3450LM-3490LMT-3750-3760T-/130853978216?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6037606910778654764%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D130812906876%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-GARMIN-NUVI-3450-3450LM-3490LMT-3750-3760T-/130853978216?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6037606910778654764%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D130812906876%26)
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It surrounds the standard car mount that comes with the Garmin:
(http://www.rammount.com/Gallery/images/RAM-HOL-GA39U/RAM-HOL-GA39UIU1.jpg)
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Here is one that specifically fits the 50LM:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-COUNTER-TOP-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-HOLDER-FOR-GARMIN-NUVI-50-50LM-/200898150339?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item2ec6767fc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-COUNTER-TOP-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-HOLDER-FOR-GARMIN-NUVI-50-50LM-/200898150339?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item2ec6767fc3)
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Some pics installed on the bike:
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/IMG_20130305_152839_113_zps84c3f569.jpg)
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/IMG_20130305_152903_493_zpsd020dc02.jpg)
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/IMG_20130305_152931_435_zps7e667a88.jpg)
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Here is one that specifically fits the 50LM:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-COUNTER-TOP-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-HOLDER-FOR-GARMIN-NUVI-50-50LM-/200898150339?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item2ec6767fc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HEAVY-DUTY-COUNTER-TOP-FLAT-SURFACE-MOUNT-HOLDER-FOR-GARMIN-NUVI-50-50LM-/200898150339?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item2ec6767fc3)
Thanks Rhino! Does the foot mount on the 017BRU-0025 plate or does it mount directly between the handle? I don't see where i would mount it!?
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I have the stock handle and the plates look like that:(http://www.kawasaki.ca/uploads/images/original/image_41495.jpg)
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I have the stock handle and the plates look like that:(http://www.kawasaki.ca/uploads/images/original/image_41495.jpg)
Perhaps the mount points on the back of the heavy duty mount circled in red:
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/5f4124cc-4a51-4213-92da-d55110ba6628_zpsdd9af63e.jpg)
Will fit these holes:
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/5609ccab-ac26-457c-9438-b90baeb76b9e_zpsb21f354f.jpg)
I really like the ram ball system because it allows you to change location and angle very easy as well as removing the system without tools.
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Thanks Rhino! Does the foot mount on the 017BRU-0025 plate or does it mount directly between the handle? I don't see where i would mount it!?
Sorry I didn't see this post. Yes I would think you would be able to mount the ball at the foot to your plate then use the rest of the ram ball system.
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My bars came with a threaded hole for this:
(https://www.helibars.com/sites/default/files/RAM-B-236U.jpg)
But I would think this would mount to your plate:
(http://kayakfishinggear.com/ProductImages/Ram-1-inch-Ball-Mount.jpg)
And that comes with the unit on ebay. Lots of holes at different spacing for many options.
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Now i get it! I find this image on Amazon, showing all the places you can fit a ram ball on the C14
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gSTUW8ylL._AA300_.jpg)
So i will cancel the useless ugly 017BRU-0025 plate and order the proper ram ball ram arm and ram back plate system. I will mount it on my right handle so it will be in my line of view. So thanks for putting me on the right balls!
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So heres the kit, finally i opt for the ram-B-367U ram ball and the rest. Hope it will fit.
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Changed my order again.. I found the ram mount motorcycle mount wizard here wich point mo to the proper parts..
http://rammount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx#/ (http://rammount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx#/)
and then here is what i ordered
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Changed my order again.. I found the ram mount motorcycle mount wizard here wich point mo to the proper parts..
http://rammount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx#/ (http://rammount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx#/)
and then here is what i ordered
Excellent. The RAM mount system works well.