Trying to find the right GPS bracket?

[doebag]

I know we're all different, and some like to problem solve, but aren't you re-inventing the wheel.?
The aftermarket mounts have all been R&D'd before going to market and the cost is not IMO over the top.
But as I said, each to their own. Good luck with the tinkering/farkeling.

[Matty589]

Given your long thread about farkles OP, are you sure it’s not that you’ve already spent too much to justify another addition? 
If you want to go cheap do as I did and wait for a used Givi mount to pop up. I got mine for £28 IIRC. Make sure you get the GSA version as they’re different.

[B0M0A0K]

Originally Posted by Matty589

.... Make sure you get the GSA version as they’re different.

Yeah, I realized that early on, but thanks for the reminder.

It's not about how much I have already spent, it's about whether I think the product justifies the asking price. It a personal perspective thing, but some of these brackets are coming out at around 170 dollars, even though it's just aluminium tubing and sheet.

I could respond with a justification that was long and detailed and ultimately boring. But it would be bound to rub someone up the wrong way and I have no desire to get into a slaging match over such a simple question.

As I say, it's a personal perspective, we all have them and are equally entitled to them. 

[Matty589]

Easy tiger! I happen to think that £90 for the emergency service part is daylight robbery, hence suggesting to look out for a used Givi mount as they’re nicely made, fit well and even new are much cheaper. I guess tongue in cheek didn’t come across...

[knutk]

Actually, the BMW bracket doesn't cost that much. I paid equivalent of £65 to the dealer.

I realize we live in different countries, but at least its worth checking before completely rejecting the idea

[SnoDrtRider]

I built this bracket for $20 cash American... Solid as a rock... No vibration.

[doebag]

Originally Posted by Matty589

Easy tiger! I happen to think that £90 for the emergency service part is daylight robbery, hence suggesting to look out for a used Givi mount as they’re nicely made, fit well and even new are much cheaper. I guess tongue in cheek didn’t come across...

I agree, but aren't a lot of aftermarket accessories ? But £90 on a £10,000 bike is about 4 tanks of petrol in the UK. It is all down to ones perspective.

SnoDrtRider built his for $20, but that's no good to me if I had to buy a welder.

[SnoDrtRider]

Originally Posted by doebag

I agree, but aren't a lot of aftermarket accessories ? But £90 on a £10,000 bike is about 4 tanks of petrol in the UK. It is all down to ones perspective.

SnoDrtRider built his for $20, but that's no good to me if I had to buy a welder.

Welding is what friends are for!

[pringles21]

I installed a GIVI bracket (Givi FB5134) on my 2020 F850GSA.
I got it from https://www.carpimoto.com/en-MU/Bike_BMW_F-850-GS-Adventure/Specific/Brand_Givi/WindShields/Screen-Accessories/51082_FB5134-Givi-FB5134-Smartphone-.htm and paid ~$54 USD shipped and received it about 7 days after ordering back in November.

It was a straight forward install and works great. SnoDrtRiders is legit, I gotta learn how to weld this year 

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by B0M0A0K

Hi Folks,

I am trying to find the right GPS bracket for mounting a mobile phone above the TFT screen. It has to work with the F850GS Adventure because of the screen adjust lever. Everything I seem to be able to find comes from China, which means a wait time of around 172 years, or carries the small print "Not for the F850GS Adventure" 

Can anyone recommend a good GPS bracket of kind I am looking for.

I went with the GIVI as well...  Got it from here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FB5134-GIVI-TRAVERSINO-da-PORTA-GPS-SMARTPHONE-per-BMW-F-850-GS-ADVENTURE-2019/372842438105?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649