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Obiwan Kenobi · #1 Post by **Obiwan Kenobi** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:03 am

I have a standard type car sat nav.
I want a holder/bag or whatever to mount it on the Falco.
Anyone got any recommendations of anything that does the job without a lot of jiggery pokery?
I've had a search on here and theres some wonderful contraptions been made, but I just want one that fits straight on.
The nav has the standard ball joint type connector on the back.
Not bothered about it being waterproof.
Thanks

Obiwan Kenobi · #2 Post by **Obiwan Kenobi** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:13 am

Just found this: looks like it does the job...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170872206789? ... Track=true

DavShill · #3 Post by **DavShill** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:01 am

I did this. cost about 60p plus a standard 12v cig lighted wired into the battery.

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:24 am

Obiwan Kenobi wrote:Just found this: looks like it does the job...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170872206789? ... Track=true

That'll hold it OK .... but it's not a good position.
You have to move your eyes a long way from where you are looking on the road to see it and need to refocus considerably - and the same in reverse when you look at the road again.
Can't be sure where it will sit exactly on your bike but there is every chance it'll obscure your instruments - partially at least.

The position that Dave has shown is much better.

DavShill · #5 Post by **DavShill** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:48 am

Just noticed that's a pic of my Tiger but the Falco is practically the same. The down sides are that its not as bright as a dedicated bike satnav, no audio blue tooth. Having said that I only really use it to find hotels etc. once I'm at my general destination. I rarely use it on the open road (unless I get lost) I prefer to study the map and right my own route cards.

I'll probably upgrade to a proper bike jobby once I can bring myself to spend the money. (I'm from Yorkshire you know!)

wayno · #6 Post by **wayno** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:09 pm

I have a bag like that, the glare you get off the clear plastic is mental and you'll need to put your hand over it to block the sun, putting them in the headstock isn't too bad if there are no options, but you need to make sure the road is clear for you to look down.

Having it tucked under the screen is much better.

flatlander · #7 Post by **flatlander** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:56 pm

What about a suction one stick underside of the screen ?