neilbarnwell
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When I bought the Tumbler, the previous owner had installed the Touratech adjustable windscreen bracket (https://shop.touratech.co.uk/windscreen-adjuster-with-gps-mounting-bar-for-yamaha-xt1200z-super-tenere-up-to-2013.html) and upon it, the Touratech locking GPS mount for the Garmin Zumo 660 (https://shop.touratech.co.uk/handlebar-mount-motorbike-for-zumo-660-v2-0-lockable-anodised-black.html).
I'm getting rid of the Zumo bracket (I use my phone with Google Maps which is amazing when combined with my Scala headset), but want to find a suitable way to mount my phone in it's place.
I have two requirements:
1) Waterproof (well, it won't be submerged, but let's compromise on "downpour-resistant").
2) Charges the phone.
I've found a superb case that might solve these two problems, and it supports the RAM mounting system: http://shop.twistyride.com/suction-cup-waterproof-phone-holder/. The only thing is...
How on earth do I securely mount a RAM ball to the accessory bar? It's 12mm according to my el-cheapo vernier calipers, but I can't find anywhere a simple, elegant solution. There's loads of ways to fit a 12mm accessory bar to your bike, but very little on WHAT TO FIT TO THE DAMN THING.
Ahem.
I've found this: https://shop.touratech.co.uk/ram-adapter-mount-for-12mm-handlebar-crossbar.html which feels like it could be combined with something (albeit it'd make a bulky solution). I'd prefer a direct way to mount the case to the bar, though. I don't really even want the RAM stuff involved (more pieces means more vibration).
Please help...
I'm getting rid of the Zumo bracket (I use my phone with Google Maps which is amazing when combined with my Scala headset), but want to find a suitable way to mount my phone in it's place.
I have two requirements:
1) Waterproof (well, it won't be submerged, but let's compromise on "downpour-resistant").
2) Charges the phone.
I've found a superb case that might solve these two problems, and it supports the RAM mounting system: http://shop.twistyride.com/suction-cup-waterproof-phone-holder/. The only thing is...
How on earth do I securely mount a RAM ball to the accessory bar? It's 12mm according to my el-cheapo vernier calipers, but I can't find anywhere a simple, elegant solution. There's loads of ways to fit a 12mm accessory bar to your bike, but very little on WHAT TO FIT TO THE DAMN THING.
Ahem.
I've found this: https://shop.touratech.co.uk/ram-adapter-mount-for-12mm-handlebar-crossbar.html which feels like it could be combined with something (albeit it'd make a bulky solution). I'd prefer a direct way to mount the case to the bar, though. I don't really even want the RAM stuff involved (more pieces means more vibration).
Please help...