Hello, as spoken in the thread about the Zumo 210 / 220: Here is the solution to mount the Zumo 660 in the middle of the handle bar with a lasersintered Part: It works !:wink: Zumo 550/ 660 Adapter Lenkerbrücke Multistrada by Varadero on Shapeways Greets, Reiner
Thanks very much. I have the genuine mount. I'll just check the measurements and hopefully order one to give it a go. I was thinking of trying to make something very similar but you've saved me the trouble. It's a nice simple solution, which usually works best!
Looks very neat but I find I have to frequently adjust the angle of the satnav to avoid reflections of the sun/sky on bright days, otherwise it becomes useless apart from the audio. I can't see any adjustment on this mount.
@hookey: I have updated the 3D data and the Ducati logo is integrated. When mounting a little tape or film should be settled around the handlebar parts to protect them from scratches. @DenH: thats right, there is no adjustment. However, an adjustment would also be feasible, but it would take up more space in height. The target was to see the dashboard well. Reiner
Beats me why anybody would want to mount the satnav in the middle of the handlebars: 1. the angle means you can't read it in bright light unless you put one of those ridiculous sun bonnet affairs on it 2. you can't see the dash board 3. you can't input anything on the satnav with even the vaguest hint of safety 4. you can't read the satnav if you mount a tank-bag - or worse, it inhibits the turning circle Apart from those minor points, it's a great idea! Left hand bar is the only sensible location IMHO :tongue::tongue::tongue:
Interesting points, but: 1. The sun rarely comes out, and when it does is prone to moving around (or we move around, I'm no scientist) 2. I am quite confident riding with one hand 3. The fella says you can see the dash 4. Tank bags are horrible anyway. Apart from that I agree with every word. :biggrin:
Surely the obvious place for a sat nav is above the clocks. Why would one even think of putting it anywhere else. The Navihalter mount does this and is perfect in every way,I've had mine fitted for 2 years and think it's a brilliant piece of kit. Only my opinion of course.
1) Mounting in the middle of the bars makes for a neat/tidy fitting....personally I want the GPS out of line of sight - no distraction. Audio is all that you need 90% of the time, if needs be I glance at it at junctions when safe to do so 2) Can see 100% of the dash 3) Foolish to input on the move imho - in the interest of safety you should never input on the move.....pull over or stopped at junctions 4) no issue for me...hate tank bags ....horses for courses ;-) Handle bar mount modified with RAM ball ...from riders view point Tank bag....no thanks - custom rack with steel plate for magnet fixing bags ....each to their own as to personal preferences :biggrin:
For those with Navihalters, a bit of feedback. I went to refit mine to my bike at the weekend, and two of the captive nuts became detached No, I didn't over tighten it, but as a design its poor in that the bolts go into the captive nuts on the same side as they are fitted to the plate (i.e. the bolt doesn't pull them into the plate, but away / off of it). On inspection it looks like they are electro-welded on in 3 places, not cinched/riveted or fully welded/bonded. I'm not saying they will all do this, but just be aware.
I got my bracket today to mount my elderly Zumo and I'm really pleasantly surprised. The thing is soooo very light I thought it might just fall apart, but the design is so good that it doesn't. Far from it. The plastic used is probably not as strong as would be ideal, but it fits so well when everything is mounted up, and feels as secure as I would like. I guess the manufacturing process dictates this material and the design obviously takes account of that, because it's really good when mounted. We'll have to see how it stands the test of time. You might need some shorter mounting bolts, I did. The position is great for me, although I know people have different ideas about this. If you want everything crafted from aircraft grade aluminium then this might not be the bracket for you, but I think it's a really good design.
I have used the material already for many mechanical components and had never a problem with it. Because of the flexibility no cracks can arise. The strength is more than 45 N/mm². More than enough to hold your Garmin and more than the strength of the most genuine thermoplastics. You can also have the part in stainless steel or silver or gold ( at Shapeways ). But that is very expensive and, in my view, not necessary. Quote from the website of Shapeways: This material is incredibly versatile, and can be used for a wide variety of applications, from iPhone cases to jewelry, remote controlled quadcopters to wearable bikinis. When thin, it's flexible enough for hinges and springs. When thick, it's strong enough for structural components.
Vau, I think you are absolutely right, the material has a slight flexibility which is to it's advantage. The bracket is plenty strong enough for the job and so well designed and unobtrusive.
