Thruxton Sat Nav

I still work on plannning, memory and occasional stops on a trip .......so no help I'm afraid

 

I bought the triumph sat nav bracket for my Explorer. It positions it securely just above the clocks.

You could have a look a using a Ram Mount if Triumph don't offer one for your bike.

http://www.ram-mount.co.uk

 

Here is my install. I had to replace the fork stem nut with one off a street triple and ran the cable under the tank to the battery. Works great! The mount is a standard RAM mount http://www.rammount.com/search?search_type=search&query=RAM-B-342U

 

I've used a ram mount ball, screwed into one of the clip-on bolts on the LHS (needed to purchase an extended bolt). Short RAM extension bar then into a RAM compatible iPhone case. Works really well, cost about £30. When i'm off the bike, I can either drop it down to just the ball, or leave the plate in place - it's fairly discreet. If you zoom in on the pic you can just about see the plate location.

 

Hi wafoo
I'm really interested in what you have done there, could you give me some more details on specific parts, maybe a closer photo please

 

Here's the ball mount screwed into the clip-on bolt location. One of the bolts in the pack fits, will need chopping with a dremel or similar for a tidy fit

Motorcycle Handlebar Top Clamp M6 Fitting with 1" / 25mm Ball - Use with RAM / SW-Motech Mounts by BuyBits http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GGKXDFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_udp_api_HcMOxbGTFM6J9

There's also an extender

Double Socket Standard Arm 1" Ball https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0074WMQLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dMOxbBQJVXJW

Then I used the RAM mount iphone case

Ultimate Addons IPX5 Waterproof Anti Shock Tough Case for iPhone ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00XA4R91G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_udp_api_1eMOxb6D8QJBQ

 

..the shank beneath the ball doesn't fit exactly into the bolt head recess, but it compresses tightly.

 

Many thanks wafoo, that's a very quick response, great photo and thanks for the help.
I will be copying that for my thruxton when I get her after xmas.
I get lost in my own garage, so I'd be useless without SatNav on the bike.
Much appreciated

 

Incidentally, why the name wafoo?
Ex fleet air arm maybe?

 

Affirmative!

 

Ex-RN Artificer myself

 

Finally got round to doing my Telferiser mount.Turned the Monza cap the other way too!!!

 

That looks like they've just drilled a hole in the centre of the top nut and fitted a rivnut, got a rivnut kit in my garage so now I know how I'll do mine if I need to. Clas Ohlson do Ram Mount kits I notice, not sure if they are cheaper though.

 

£7.99 for the ball mount.
http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Ram-Mounts-Ball-Joint-Adaptor-with-Camera-Threads/Pr386933000