Which gps mount for Zumo XT on Ryker? What do you have?

[Inge]

I am currently looking into a GPS device for use next to my phone. When going for a GPS it will be the Garmin Zumo XT. However, I am struggling a bit as to to which mount to get (am getting a cross bar on the Ryker). Came across Touratech Handlebar mount for Garmin Zumo XT *lockable*, black and thought that this might be a good one. That is if a ram ball can be in place of one of the screws holding the handlebars clamped in. See photos below.

This made me wonder what are you using as a GPS mount. So please, share what you use and if you have a photo of it could you ,please, include it. For a picture says more than.....


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[DickB]

I fabricated this bracket out of sheet aluminum. Sorry, I did not record exact dimensions. I made up a cardboard template first.

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[Inge]

I saw your DIY project - though unfortunately I am not that handy. I would be brilliant though if someone would make it commercially.Would love something like this. Guess you are not going into mass production

[SportsterDoc]

I only used my TomTom on one 1100+ mile 6 day trip.
It's suction cup worked well on the back of the sport windscreen.
Stayed 2 nights in hotels at Vermilion Cliffs, Arizona and Kanab, Utah, without issue.
Not that I would generally recommend leaving a suction cup GPS unattended.

DickB's bracket is first class!

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[Inge]

Sportdsterdoc - thanks for the suction cup reply. Good to know that it works well. Though I want a more permanent solution on the bike.
Agree with you that DickB's bracket is outstanding.

[SportsterDoc]

Sportdsterdoc - thanks for the suction cup reply. Good to know that it works well. Though I want a more permanent solution on the bike.
Agree with you that DickB's bracket is outstanding.

Understood

The Touratech site does have a manual link, but I did not see an explanation about the ball mount. Should be a matter of the correct bolt diameter, pitch and length.

https://www.touratech.com/handlebar-...ble-black.html

BTW, wife and I have been to Amsterdam and Eindhoven...beautiful country, even in February, circa 1998

[Inge]

Sportsterdoc - funny Eindhoven is the town I grew up in and lived in till about 25 years of age. Though have been living in Utrecht for nearly 20 years now.

The ball mount I discussed with the dealer and he is going to take care of that. Looks like:

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[SportsterDoc]

Glad the mounting is solved. I had business with OTB Engineering in Eindhoven. We enjoyed the train ride from Amsterdam to Eindhoven and back.