finally got a gps, mounting?

[Don Reilly]

I'm new to this group, but has anyone considered a GPS mounting arrangement on a soft tank bag? Would this not significantly dampen vibration? It might even fit into one of those foam backed clear vinyl cases I've seen for waterproof usage at outdoor gear stores, then mounted to the top of the bag, same as a map. Perhaps the location would not be as optimum as farther forward near other instruments, but should still be usable, especially for folks like me with bi-focals focusing better at closer distances. If this is already available or has been done, I would welcome direction to where I could get additional info. Don Reilly [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[bradmorris64]

This sounds like a viable alternative, if you have a tank bag, and it's filled with enough stuff to support the unit. I don't have a tank bag so I don't know how easy it would be to set it up for easy reading. All I know is that the only way I was able to eliminate shutdown using the Ram Mount was by taking the batteries out and running it soley off of the KLR's power supply. I even taped the batteries together with black tape, and though doing that helped, it didn't completely aleviate the problem. I'm going to check with Garmin about the fix thay are offering. Brad J. Morris A 16 "1 Putt" Illinois

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Don Reilly" wrote: > I'm new to this group, but has anyone considered a GPS mounting arrangement on a soft tank bag? Would this not significantly dampen vibration? It might even fit into one of those foam backed clear vinyl cases I've seen for waterproof usage at outdoor gear stores, then mounted to the top of the bag, same as a map. > > Perhaps the location would not be as optimum as farther forward near other instruments, but should still be usable, especially for folks like me with bi-focals focusing better at closer distances. > > If this is already available or has been done, I would welcome direction to where I could get additional info. > > Don Reilly > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

I do not have or intend on getting any GPS unit, but depending on the battery cover I suspose, could'nt you add a small chunk of foam to hold the batterys tight in place ? I am thinking and it will show my age, but womens hair curler things used to have these little thin sheets of foam that wrapped around the curler, they could be used to wrap the the batteries or folded and laid ontop maybe. Just a "Still on the first cup of coffee" thought. Duden

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "bradmorris64" wrote: > This sounds like a viable alternative, if you have a tank bag, and it's > filled with enough stuff to support the unit. I don't have a tank bag > so I don't know how easy it would be to set it up for easy reading. All > I know is that the only way I was able to eliminate shutdown using the > Ram Mount was by taking the batteries out and running it soley off of > the KLR's power supply. I even taped the batteries together with black > tape, and though doing that helped, it didn't completely aleviate the > problem. I'm going to check with Garmin about the fix thay are > offering. > > Brad J. Morris > A 16 "1 Putt" > Illinois [[snip]]

[West Hovland]

OK... sometimes I spend the money to buy the best... sometimes I try and make do with what I have. Like my GPS mount system. It's a piece of old tube, put a split down 1/2 of it, then strap the GPS over the tach with some foam under it. Never falls off... I loop the lanyard around the handlebars just in case. Check it out : http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/dsn_klr650/vwp?.dir=/&.src=gr&.dnm=Chea p+GPS+mount.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/dsn_klr 650/lst%3f%26.dir=/%26.src=gr%26.view=t West

> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Don Reilly" wrote: > > I'm new to this group, but has anyone considered a GPS mounting

arrangement on a soft tank bag? Would this not significantly dampen vibration? It might even fit into one of those foam backed clear vinyl cases I've seen for waterproof usage at outdoor gear stores, then mounted to the top of the bag, same as a map.

> > > > Perhaps the location would not be as optimum as farther forward near

other instruments, but should still be usable, especially for folks like me with bi-focals focusing better at closer distances.

> > > > If this is already available or has been done, I would welcome direction

to where I could get additional info.

> > > > Don Reilly

[Rick Peterson]

Ryan... Check out the RAM mounts at: www.ram-mount.com I've installed one for my e-Trex... and it works VERY well - No vibration at all.. and even just using battery power... I've had no cut-out problems. The mount is inexpensive and very flexible mounting... (rubberized ball mount) Cheers... Rick Victoria, B.C. A15

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Newman" To: "KLR650" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 6:26 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Finally got a GPS, mounting? ......... Also, have : you guys had any luck making a mount for it that is isolated?