GPS Mounting Ball

My previous scooter had a GPS mounting made by RAM, in that installation I had to cut part of the handle bar cover to accommodate installation. On my new scooter its a bit difficult to do the same, however I'm in luck the handle bar has side mirror mounting that is not use.

What I need to do is to get RAM mount ball mount that can use this hole, after checking on ebay I found that is too expensive for such a small item. The postage is more expensive than the parts itself.

So, I decide to home made the item, firstly I need to get some bolt for the side mirror size mounting hole. Manage to find some and it very cheap.

This bolt need to be rounded and to form the mounting ball and it need to be soft to avoid damage to the RAM mounting arm. I proceed in wrapping this bolt with rubber insulation tape the type that bond itself.

Once completed I attached the ball mounting to the handle bar point.

Its good, soft enough for the RAM mount arm to attached without damaging it.

GPS need to be pull aft to ensure clearance to the bubble screen.

It looks good and no damage to the bike or the RAM arm what so ever.

I may need to renew those rubber tape as time goes, but its far cheaper than anything else.

It cost me RM 1.00 yes one ringgit, that USD 0.35 to make and now for some test ride.  BTW if its rain, I just put clear plastic bag over the GPS and it work fine.