garmin vista gps..

[spike55_bmw]

I just posted three pictures of my GPS mounted on the handlebar cross-brace. Note that the lanyard starts at the right-side mirror stalk. The power chord is not connected but is in the "glove box" behind the windshield. The 12VDC outlet is on that little dashboard under the glove box. I took pictures with and without the flash so it highlights differently. The last picture is of the handlebar mount. You should be able to see the extra foam / strips of rubber sticking out. I want it "sort of" firm but also want some cushioning too. Seems to work OK. Best of luck. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Vik Banerjee wrote: > > Awesome. I'll move my GPS. And the tip about the safety lanyard is a good one! > > safe riding, > > Vik Banerjee > threeohm@... > www.thelazyrando.com > > On 2011-07-19, at 8:21 AM, spike55_bmw wrote: > > > Vik: > > Yes, I used the same bicycle handlebar mount but added several layers of split hose to increase the diameter of the brace to gain grip. I disregarded the battery compartment cover since it only fits the original (underpowered) Legend (blue plastic). > > > > The other thing I always do is use the lanyard as a safety strap. I loop it around the right-side mirror then wrap it one time around the handlbar brace and brake line combo and then clip it into the handlebar mount. I've mis-clipped the GPS into the mount once or twice and it popped off. The lanyard saved the $180 unit. > > > > My handlebar mount and the auxiliary clip on the GPS unit also lost several "ears" over time and that contributed to it popping out of the mount. Had to replace both after 3 yrs of use. Garmin will supply a free / no shipping cost battery compartment clip when it breaks but you have to buy a new handlebar mount. > > > > Don R100, A6F > > PS: I'll post some pictures tonight = 1,000 words. >

[Jeffrey]

I gather that the diameter of the top hole is different so what do you need to make a post 08 shock fit on a pre08?