Premium Member motopumps Posted February 23, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 23, 2019 There isn't much out there, especially for the Tracer 900 and GT to mount a GPS (or whatever) above the instruments, that is in your line of sight. I hate looking down at the handlebars to read the GPS. After a lot of googling, I decided to build a GPS mount that would suit that need and not interfere with the windshield adjustment, be rigid enough to not shake all over the place and be light. Tired of accessories that add tons of weight. This one uses a pretty standard .5 inch cross bar that many GPS holders will clamp to. I am also working with a local machine shop to build a very nice mount that has standard APMs pattern for either horizontal or vertical mounting. Exploring having the mount made in 6160 as well as delrin. Here are a couple of shots of the first prototype in the white. The twist creates a lot of rigidity. Will report back how it is with 9.5 oz of Zumo 660 hanging on it. Structure above weighs 6 oz. It retains the stock rubber well nuts and nylon screws. Rob 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 23, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted February 23, 2019 @motopumps Looks well designed and solid. Good job. Question on the .5" cross bar, - what type of connection/adapter connects to a GPS with that dimension? I have been using a RAM mount on my handlebar for many years but am always looking for options. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motopumps Posted February 24, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted February 24, 2019 My prototype is at the machine shop right now, but it is a plate with AMPs pattern holes and mounts to the bar with a handle bar like clamp. Holds the GPS fairly close to the bar for less motion. Will post pix as soon as I get it back from the machine shop. Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have this and really like it. Original Yamaha FJ-09 MT-09 Tracer 900 GPS Phone Holder, CosmoMotoAccessories WWW.EBAY.COM This holder can be installed with any windshield. Very easy to fit! | eBay! Mine is a 2015 FJ09. Don't think it fits the new Tracer or Tracer GT. This has worked well for me over the last year. 2 1 Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member dingophil Posted February 24, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 24, 2019 12 hours ago, tktplz said: I have this and really like it. Original Yamaha FJ-09 MT-09 Tracer 900 GPS Phone Holder, CosmoMotoAccessories WWW.EBAY.COM This holder can be installed with any windshield. Very easy to fit! | eBay! Mine is a 2015 FJ09. Don't think it fits the new Tracer or Tracer GT. This has worked well for me over the last year. Just ordered this last night. Long wait for it to ship, but looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, dingophil said: Just ordered this last night. Long wait for it to ship, but looking forward to it. It does work as advertised. Little to no vibration and the ball is a hard rubber so the RAM mount stays put. I use a waterproof GPS case with a sun visor on it. Got it here; Amazon.com: RiderMount Waterproof Sunshade 5" GPS Satnav Case with RAM Type 1" Ball for Garmin Nuvi Tomtom Go Start 5 inch: MP3 Players & Accessories WWW.AMAZON.COM Buy RiderMount Waterproof Sunshade 5" GPS Satnav Case with RAM Type 1" Ball for Garmin Nuvi Tomtom Go Start 5 inch: Vehicle Mounts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible... Tried to post a pic but it's too big. Not into getting the software to shrink pix. download, setup, blah, blah, blah. Have ridden in sprinkles so far to test waterproofness. No downpours yet. I usually put the GPS, Radar Detector away if and that's if we decide to ride thru a downpour or thunderstorm. Edited February 24, 2019 by tktplz 1 Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fr8dog Posted February 25, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 25, 2019 20 hours ago, tktplz said: I have this and really like it. Original Yamaha FJ-09 MT-09 Tracer 900 GPS Phone Holder, CosmoMotoAccessories WWW.EBAY.COM This holder can be installed with any windshield. Very easy to fit! | eBay! Mine is a 2015 FJ09. Don't think it fits the new Tracer or Tracer GT. This has worked well for me over the last year. I have this one too. Installed but didn't have the mount for the phone until today. Taking it a step at a time to see/hear what works best. I have my own issues. I'll start another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countersteer Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 New member, first post. My new GT sits in my frigid garage. So far, the only thing other than weather that I haven't resolved to my liking is the GPS mount. @Motopumps, your prototype is really intriguing. Look forward to seeing how your design evolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motopumps Posted February 28, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted February 28, 2019 Where in VT are you? Ithaca NY here. I am happy to make one of these up for you when I get the design finalized. What kind of GPS do you have? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countersteer Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hinesburg, just south of Burlington. I too have a Zumo 660 and would be very interested in getting one of these mounts Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 3:30 PM, motopumps said: There isn't much out there, especially for the Tracer 900 and GT to mount a GPS (or whatever) above the instruments, that is in your line of sight. I hate looking down at the handlebars to read the GPS. After a lot of googling, I decided to build a GPS mount that would suit that need and not interfere with the windshield adjustment, be rigid enough to not shake all over the place and be light. Tired of accessories that add tons of weight. This one uses a pretty standard .5 inch cross bar that many GPS holders will clamp to. I am also working with a local machine shop to build a very nice mount that has standard APMs pattern for either horizontal or vertical mounting. Exploring having the mount made in 6160 as well as delrin. Here are a couple of shots of the first prototype in the white. The twist creates a lot of rigidity. Will report back how it is with 9.5 oz of Zumo 660 hanging on it. Structure above weighs 6 oz. It retains the stock rubber well nuts and nylon screws. Rob Great job on this, rob. Thanks so much for taking the time to write this up! 2 Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 motopumps : That looks great! If the design is successful in testing I might get you to ship one over to the UK if costs aren't prohibitive Nice Work Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motopumps Posted March 1, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 1, 2019 I have some business travel over the next week, but hope to get a final version built and finished so I can test it for vibration, etc. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersh Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 It looks good. Will appreciate an update when you get the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 3, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2019 Whereas I have a 15, I have a Heads-Up mount for 1" RAM balls that can handle a 3 devices (i.e., Radar Detector, GPS and Cell) at the same time with either my short, medium and barn door shield by just flipping the L-brackets. I prefer the cell down on the Triple-clamp on an X-mount, powered by its own remote 5V power supply and use the OEM left 12V cig socket for the GPS and a hard-wired the Radar detector up top but also have the dual 2.1A USB with volt meter installed on the right for whatever. Lower bars with more sweep and drop, and highway pegs and twin LED driving lights mounted to the Givi case guards, Shad SH36 panniers and their SH46 top case plus a 40L dry bag on the pillion, SW-Motech Engage tank bag, and I'm a Fastest Red Continental Frigate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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