V-Strom GPS Mount

[devnull]

I have seen several setups available for a GPS Mount for a V-Strom. I am pretty cheap and found I could build my own mount easily. I figured for my first post, I would show you what I did for a GPS setup.

From Completed

A few years I found a GPS mount on Amazon for $22 that mounted to a handlebar. On Craigslist I pickup up a Garmin NuVi for $40. This worked well when it was clamped to the bars on my Bandit 600. Recently I bought a V-Strom 1000 but wasn't satisfied with the positioning on the bar mount. Also, it was more difficult to reach the ignition switch.

Using the unused windshield mounting holes (from raising the windshield), I used a 6" pipe and two clamps. This cost $5 in parts from Lowes.

The mount could use a shot of paint but I think it looks pretty good. I am going to pickup some plastic or rubber end caps for the threads.

From Windshield Side

The GPS is wired into the ignition and turns on and off with the bike. If you notice a toggle switch on the side of the case, that is wired to a garage door opener.

From Side view

From In Hand

[AceRider01]

+1 i like this setup - thank u - given me some idea for a project i will be doing down the track