GPS attach to VFR800

[Jenga]

Does anyone have experience of attaching a GPS system to the handlebars of a VFR800? Most aftermarket clamps need a real bar to attach to and the VFR doesn't really have this. Any suggestions from anyone, maybe something similar to attaching a phone charger/holder?

[Hell Angel]

Check out Rammount for your bike.There are various option available to mount your phone or GPS.

[Jenga]

Thanks! Do they sell online or at what shop?

[Hell Angel]

You can try jkcommerical that is the local dealer for ram mount,alternative gpscity for online shopping experience.

[Jenga]

You can try jkcommerical that is the local dealer for ram mount,alternative gpscity for online shopping experience.

 

thanks for the tip!

[lemont97]

i have cigger charger attach to my bike. and have phone holder mount to the dash board which i use my phone as GPS too.. does it answer your needs??

[rhema83]

Make sure your electrical system is in good condition before plugging in your accessories. VFRs are quite notorious for its weak electrical system, most common being dead rectifiers and stators.

[Jenga]

Going to pay a visit to JK Commercial and see what they can do. A friend of mine installed his GPS on his CB400 and linked it to his headlight so it is only working when the bike is running.

 

@lemont97: I saw your setup but I have a Tom Tom GPS previously used in car so going to try and set that up. Expect that will work better than phone :-)

[violord]

My VFR's previous owner made a custom-made bracket at Seng Kuang(at AMK industrial park). Quite expensive but durable.

But what I did for attaching my GPS is simply use the suction holder onto the inner side of the windshield. I make sure the surface is very clean and attach it at the spot smack in the middle(that is not curving).

[S750WP]

Going to pay a visit to JK Commercial and see what they can do. A friend of mine installed his GPS on his CB400 and linked it to his headlight so it is only working when the bike is running.

 

@lemont97: I saw your setup but I have a Tom Tom GPS previously used in car so going to try and set that up. Expect that will work better than phone :-)

 

Go get a ram mount its very sturdy even at high speed.

http://www.rammount.com/

[lemont97]

just put a car cam on my VFR.. wired.. so not removing it from the bike. HD quality and can overwrite when SD card is full.. not a bad buy.. hide under windshield so light medium rain should be no problem..

 

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/MADE-IN-KOREA-BLACK-CUBE-REAL/410533758?selectedOptions=

[viethorse]

I just use the normal suction cup mount to hold the GPS on VFR dashboard. No need to see the RPM anyway

 

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn317/viethorse/2012/Motor/SouthEast-Ride/Day7/DSC04650.jpg

[viethorse]

And the USB socket is located just on the frame:

 

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn317/viethorse/2012/Motor/VFR/DSC04865-1.jpg

[Hell Angel]

I like yr idea of mounting GPS on yr tachometer.Why i didn't think of that.:clapping:

[viethorse]

I like yr idea of mounting GPS on yr tachometer.Why i didn't think of that.:clapping:

 

It's very simple for anyone. At least two precautions should be known before doing so:

1. Ensure your trip contains good roads only. Bumpy road or especially offroad is nightmare to this set-up.

2. Don't forget to tie down your GPS or the GPS mount to the bike by a soft line. It's a security and the final protection in case the GPS drops from the tachnometer.

P/S: However, during my trip in the US with almost 4K miles, I removed the secure line after the first day ride, because there were all awesome flat roads.

[Jenga]

What a great idea but I agree with the safety line. I use a rammount which fixes into the yoke combined with Arkon GPS cover but once my GPS dropped off at full speed on Msia NSHW. Luckily I was riding on road shoulder and I could walk back and pick it up, GPS was still functioning. In fact I had a safety line but the fitting broke where I attached the line - lousy plastics quality. After that I learned to attach the line directly to the GPS.

[mynameisxyz]

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