Threaded bolts for handle bar clamp.

[Haynes]

I want to mount my GPS on the handlebar mounting bolts of my R1150GS. Where can I get the Stainless Steel bolts with the threaded heads?

[hopz]

Any good Nut and Bolt specialty store is where I would start, but...

 

Take a look at this thread: http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php?topic=2798.msg22843#msg22843

 

That is how I did the mount on my bike...

[Nice n Easy Rider]

Haynes,

This may be as cheap as buying the bolt(s) alone and you get a RAM ball along with the 3 differently-sized bolts.

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/ram-mount-bolt-on-ball-base

[Jerry Johnston]

When I mounted my GPS on the bars of my 96rt I went to Ace Hardware and purchased longer bolts with an allen head.

[Haynes]

Thanks for the tips guys. I've located a couple of places where I can get the extended bolts in stainless steel. It will be easy enough to machine a few spacers to raise the mounting.

[hopz]

"Machine"? Look very closely at the first few photos of my zumo thread... see the spacers? Most any longer term BMW mechanic will have a few of these laying around in his tool box...

 

IIRC they go under Mirrors for the R1100's, 1150's. Cost is likely=0.

[John Ranalletta]

If you have a steady hand and/or a small drill press and a tap and die set, you can modify the OEM nuts.

 

Drill a hole through the OEM nut. Tap it to accept a longer bolt to replace the OEM bolt. Find a couple of spare RAM balls w/stems. Drill out the centers, tap and screw onto bolts.

 

Or, you could buy the mod from someone who posted here a long time ago. Sorry I can't find the post.

[Nice n Easy Rider]

If you have a steady hand and/or a small drill press and a tap and die set, you can modify the OEM nuts.

 

Drill a hole through the OEM nut. Tap it to accept a longer bolt to replace the OEM bolt. Find a couple of spare RAM balls w/stems. Drill out the centers, tap and screw onto bolts.

 

Or, you could buy the mod from someone who posted here a long time ago. Sorry I can't find the post.

Before you do all that drilling and if you intend to add a RAM ball, you'll be better with this.

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/ram-mount-bolt-on-ball-base

[John Ranalletta]

I agree 100%, but my personality does not allow me to think ahead far enough to order the parts for the date needed. An hour of sawing, drilling and tapping works for those of us with ADD.

[Haynes]

....Before you do all that drilling and if you intend to add a RAM ball, you'll be better with this.

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/ram-mount-bolt-on-ball-base

 

This will save me a lot of trouble. I already have the RAM mount so the RAM ball will be perfect. Thanks so much for the link.