Mounting Navman on Motorcycle

[ib1-2]

I have a Aprilia Futura motorcycle and want to fit my ipaq/navman sleeve to it. Idealy I would like to use the hole in the middle of the yoke and fit an expanding bolt with a ball attachment so I can fit a ram type PDA holder. Anyone know where I can get such a ball fitting? Have looked at RAM products but can't find such a thing.
Managed to use the windscreen flexi suction mount on the tank but I don't feel confident that it won't not drop off, unlike a car a bike vibrates more.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Brian

[Griff]

To be honest i have tried a feww different ideas but have ended up using the clear pocket on my tank bag stops it getting wet also gives it a cushioned home 8)

[bigfatjohn]

I can't be very helpful because I don't know what your Aprilia looks like, or what mounting options are possible, but this is how I did it on my bike.....

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/john-childs.php

You might like to consider drilling your blind hole right through and using a nut and bolt, if it is possible. If you can't get at it from the other side could you just tap a thread in it?

I think a swan neck is a good idea as it damps out the vibrations, although I don't suffer from that too much myself.

Let us know how you get on.

[Dave]

Brian, it sounds like you're going to need a RAM based mounting system. You can completely customise the system buy buying each part seperately from ball to arm, to double ball, to cradle, it's strong and versatile.

I am told that RAM UK will have a website available in the next day or so which should show various mounting systems and also show them fitted to motorbikes. Their website is http://www.ram-mount-uk.com

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