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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: speed545 on June 27, 2011, 08:12:16 PM

Title: another GPS mounting question
Post by: speed545 on June 27, 2011, 08:12:16 PM: Hi guys,

I ve been strugling between an $$$$$ waterproof GPS or something cheaper with some adjusting mods.

I narrowed my choice of GPS on the Garmin Nuvi 1690. Unless you guys have some others suggestions

for the mounting options, i though this one would be ok

http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045049055052045065081054085/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045049055052045065081054085/Default.aspx)

Im just not sure about the bracket going on the clutch reservoir

Any inputs on the overall idea?
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: blanton on June 27, 2011, 09:13:20 PM: Speed545, that looks ok but seems a bit pricey. I like the center mount and use a swimers cap for wet conditions. Been fighting fires long?.........blanton
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: Conrad on June 28, 2011, 05:27:35 AM: Get you one of these from Murphs. They work great and are very well made and only ~$10 more than what you're looking at.

(http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/images/Mount2010.jpg)

http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=308 (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=308)
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: Bob on June 28, 2011, 06:26:22 AM: +1 The techmount is awesome and well made. One of (if not the nicest) well made farkles I bought for the C14!
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: So Cal Joe on June 28, 2011, 07:34:20 AM: I have this, works great, I have a Garmin 755 WT If it rains put a baggie over it.
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_39_46&products_id=89 (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_39_46&products_id=89)

(http://projektd.com/images/products/handle-bars/framework/gtr1400/110_01B_pm.jpg)
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: speed545 on June 28, 2011, 06:54:38 PM: Quote from: blanton on June 27, 2011, 09:13:20 PM
Speed545, that looks ok but seems a bit pricey. I like the center mount and use a swimers cap for wet conditions. Been fighting fires long?.........blanton

Thx for the suggestion.

i really like the center mounting option but im worried about fitting the waterproof RAM on it.

Im what you call a Fire Marshall here in Montreal. So no Fire fighting but more fire prevention ;)
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: shreveportSS on June 28, 2011, 07:52:39 PM: How are you guys attaching the Garmin Nuvis to the Tech mount?
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: Conrad on June 29, 2011, 04:53:26 AM: Quote from: shreveportSS on June 28, 2011, 07:52:39 PM
How are you guys attaching the Garmin Nuvis to the Tech mount?

I'm using this for my specific GPS, the bolt holes line right up with the Techmount. $11 at Amazon.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M7YbWJ4DL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

If you go to, http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/GPSMounts/tabid/135/Default.aspx, (http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/GPSMounts/tabid/135/Default.aspx,) and input your GPS info you can find out which cradle works with your GPS.
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: Conrad on June 29, 2011, 04:55:28 AM: Quote from: speed545 on June 28, 2011, 06:54:38 PM
Thx for the suggestion.

i really like the center mounting option but im worried about fitting the waterproof RAM on it.

Im what you call a Fire Marshall here in Montreal. So no Fire fighting but more fire prevention ;)

I thought you were on the fence about the waterproof box? I'm not sure if there's enough room with the center mount for the aquabox or not, somneone else will have to help you with that.
Title: Re: another GPS mounting question
Post by: shreveportSS on June 29, 2011, 07:14:29 AM: Quote from: Conrad on June 29, 2011, 04:53:26 AM
I'm using this for my specific GPS, the bolt holes line right up with the Techmount. $11 at Amazon.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M7YbWJ4DL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

If you go to, http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/GPSMounts/tabid/135/Default.aspx, (http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/GPSMounts/tabid/135/Default.aspx,) and input your GPS info you can find out which cradle works with your GPS.
Awesome, Thanks!