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Hello to all.
I would like to install my GPR navigator or smartphone on my new VFR.
I would have thought of buying this model

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To be hooked into the handlebar screw that I circled in red (one of the two).

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What is that screw for? Could there be problems if I unscrew and screw it?
Thank you all.

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Congrats - new hardware always looks soooo nice 🙂

 

You would have a mess and brake fluid everywhere. Not recommended...

 

If you did unfasten them just a tiny bit don't drive the bike! Any air entering would require servicing the brake and clutch system by an authorised Honda service center.

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On the other side of reservoirs, not shown in your picture, is a black plastic screw cap.   I think this is where other models mount their mirrors.   You could use that area for a mount,  but it would put your GPS further out into the elements.. 

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On 12/29/2019 at 8:58 PM, RC36B said:

Congrats - new hardware always looks soooo nice 🙂

 

You would have a mess and brake fluid everywhere. Not recommended...

 

If you did unfasten them just a tiny bit don't drive the bike! Any air entering would require servicing the brake and clutch system by an authorised Honda service center.

Thanks thanks thanks!!!!
You have been very helpful, I would have created a big problem !!!!

 

On 12/29/2019 at 11:43 PM, VFR4Me said:

On the other side of reservoirs, not shown in your picture, is a black plastic screw cap.   I think this is where other models mount their mirrors.   You could use that area for a mount,  but it would put your GPS further out into the elements.. 

I am also evaluating this hypothesis .... thanks

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3 hours ago, VFR800F said:

Thanks thanks thanks!!!!
You have been very helpful, I would have created a big problem !!!!

 

Yeah... you can let me borrow your bike for a week in Italy next summer... then we are even 🙂

 

Have you considered a stem mount?

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9 hours ago, RhINO said:

That mount could be fastened with the tank cap screws and some washers, couldn't it? Just guessing here due the sake of discussion/ideas

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Yes, the idea is to mount it on the screws of the tank attachment but the stem seems short

 

6 hours ago, RC36B said:

Yeah... you can let me borrow your bike for a week in Italy next summer... then we are even 🙂

 

Have you considered a stem mount?

If you come to Italy with your VFR this summer we could take a ride together.
The main problem is that my VFR version has no attacks where to install GPS

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22 hours ago, VFR800F said:

Yes, the idea is to mount it on the screws of the tank attachment but the stem seems short

 

If you come to Italy with your VFR this summer we could take a ride together.
The main problem is that my VFR version has no attacks where to install GPS

It would be a great experience to ride in Italy 🙂

 

I have my phone installed on the stem like this:DSC_4237.thumb.jpg.02d2bb33ee477a9215337ea016f8e7b5.jpg

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On 1/1/2020 at 6:06 PM, RC36B said:

It would be a great experience to ride in Italy 🙂

 

I have my phone installed on the stem like this:DSC_4237.thumb.jpg.02d2bb33ee477a9215337ea016f8e7b5.jpg

Very interesting hooking system, do you remember where you bought it?

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11 minutes ago, VFR800F said:

Very interesting hooking system, do you remember where you bought it?

https://ultimateaddons.com - stem mount, iPhone cover, RAM adapter

https://www.rammount.com - extender (short)

 

You can get an extender (arm) from UltimateAddOns too, I chose the RAM bc I have lots of other RAM arms. You need a USB socket for power.

 

I'm sure you can find all these parts in Italy (I bought it all from a Danish webshop).

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On 1/3/2020 at 8:35 PM, RC36B said:

https://ultimateaddons.com - stem mount, iPhone cover, RAM adapter

https://www.rammount.com - extender (short)

 

You can get an extender (arm) from UltimateAddOns too, I chose the RAM bc I have lots of other RAM arms. You need a USB socket for power.

 

I'm sure you can find all these parts in Italy (I bought it all from a Danish webshop).

Thank you.
I was already aware of the ram mount but some reviews are negative because someone says that with the vibrations the support turns on itself. It's true? I wanted to spend less .... I am not so convinced .... I continue to study a little more .....
Thanks anyway

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52 minutes ago, VFR800F said:

Thank you.
I was already aware of the ram mount but some reviews are negative because someone says that with the vibrations the support turns on itself. It's true? I wanted to spend less .... I am not so convinced .... I continue to study a little more .....
Thanks anyway

My stem mount is from UltimateAddOns and have never shaken itself loose.

 

I have used the current system for 4 years. I also mount a GoPro sometimes.

 

Hope you find a good system for that new bike of yours 🙂

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