PbdBlue 46 Posted October 27, 2014 Awhile back I built a bar clamp mount for the Montana. After using the original mount for a few hundred miles I decided to take it a bit further. This go around I started with a Highway Dirtbikes SX bar clamp. I tapped four 4mm threaded holes in the clamp, attached 4 vibration isolators and fabricated a mounting plate for the Garmin AMPS cradle to attach to the top of the isolators. I kept the isolation posts spread as far as possible to provide a stable platform. Right now I have my radio ptt socket attached to one side and an extra ram ball to the other. If I decide to go for the HDB handguards I'll just remove them. For now they'll probably stay until I bash up my existing Cycra's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 27, 2014 Man, That will never work. You have the Drawer Arrow on the wrong side. The correct side is left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 27, 2014 Man, That will never work. You have the Drawer Arrow on the wrong side. The correct side is left. It won't work because it's on its side- an unnatural act... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 27, 2014 Man, That will never work. You have the Drawer Arrow on the wrong side. The correct side is left. I'm ambidextrous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 28, 2014 Man, That will never work. You have the Drawer Arrow on the wrong side. The correct side is left. It won't work because it's on its side- an unnatural act... There's another way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 Sure. Vertically, just like a track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 28, 2014 Tracks are vertical??? I like the horizontal layout. Personal preference I guess..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayseed 0 Posted October 28, 2014 Mine is mounted horizontal as well. With the lower, horizontal profile, I'm less apt to snag it with a boot as I go over the bars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 Yeah, there's another thread somewhere around here- I was challenged by this question when I first got my Montana. And since I came to the conclusion that they are best in the vertical position, I've deemed it the only and most correct way of mounting and using this device. All methods other than my own are wrong and need immediate correction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 28, 2014 Yah yah opinions are like A******s.That's why we live in America. So everyone can have their own. To mount it vertical would be easy enough. Just drill a different set of mounting holes. I really like it mounted to the bar clamp. It's very solid yet vibration isolated and compact. As a plus if you tighten the lock screw there's some level of security at a lunch stop. The casual thief would have to at least have a set of metric Allen wrenches or a torx security bit. Not bulletproof but would deter someone from just grabbing it. Don't think I would leave it on the bike overnight in the motel parking lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 Pfft. The same tired old "free will" argument. As the personal arbiter of correctness, I must respectfully disagree. It'd be ridiculous to require a rider to ride with his/her head turned 90 degrees the entire time just to see the track. Settled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 28, 2014 You sound like the customer my buddy experienced one time while working in Home Depot. The guy was holding a PVC tee and staring at it. My buddy asked if he could help at which point the customer asked if they had any tee's that pointed up instead of down. My buddy took the tee, flipped it over and handed it back to the guy. Thinking the guy should not be doing plumbing. True story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted October 28, 2014 On my gps the scroll feature is on the left . Helps keep the throttle open while navigating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 Here's my iPod: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted October 28, 2014 Tracks are vertical??? I like the horizontal layout. Personal preference I guess..... Which is how I have my Tablet as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted October 28, 2014 When I bought my 950SE it came with a mount like Randy fabricated in the horizontal position. On my 525 I use a Ram and the AMPS cradle in the vertical position. Both ways have advantages but off road I prefer the vertical mounting. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 I prefer the vertical mounting. And there you have it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted October 28, 2014 Paul did you read what it says above my picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 28, 2014 Boy is this thread derailed! I find that horizontal is better for me. When I'm off track (i.e. - lost) it's usually to the right or the left of the correct track. Hence the wider screen layout let's me see where I'm supposed to be at a closer scale. YMMV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 28, 2014 Paul did you read what it says above my picture? But you are old and wise, Owl... I get it, I'm kidding. But- I like to zoom in a little tighter and be able to anticipate more of what the track is going to demand of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted October 28, 2014 Randy, Paul is just having some fun. Your mount is great and thanks for the pics of it. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah. No worries. I've known Paul for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 29, 2014 I Worry every time I see Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 29, 2014 Having Power Off issue with the powered Garmin Cradle on high frequency road surfaces. Installed longer RAM arm to no help. Installed the un-powered cradle and the unit stayed lit on battery power. Mmmm. Will be talking to Garmin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted October 29, 2014 The little triangle points up. I go up. If it points right I go right. You get the rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
