Negan
Registered user
I recently acquired a Zumo 595 and since I’m planning to ride across Africa where such items are often appropriated without compensation I opted to also get the TT lockable bracket. My plan was to install the bracket here:
The intended en result:
However, I quickly realised the saddles supplied will only fit a 12mm bar.
I promptly called TT UK, only to be told that I need this bracket too:
Apart from the fact that I have a media bag that goes om the handlebars, this position means you have to take your eyes off the road to see the GPS. I called TT Germany and was told they used to make another bracket but not anymore. I found one on Ebay but realised that even though it’s in the right location, adding this extension onto the screen brace and then fitting the GPS means it’s gonna be too flimsy. Probably why TT discontinued it.
I need to GPS for a ride the next day so a quick visit to Screwfix resulted in this temporary solution.
Not aesthetically pleasing but functional. Many Google and Amazon searches later I found these SS saddles.
I drilled out the holes, painted them black and here’s the end result.
I would prefer something a little thicker and more robust but for the time being, this will work just fine. All I meed now are four little end caps like those supplied with the Ram brackets to cover the thread of the bolts and I’ll be content.
The intended en result:
However, I quickly realised the saddles supplied will only fit a 12mm bar.
I promptly called TT UK, only to be told that I need this bracket too:
Apart from the fact that I have a media bag that goes om the handlebars, this position means you have to take your eyes off the road to see the GPS. I called TT Germany and was told they used to make another bracket but not anymore. I found one on Ebay but realised that even though it’s in the right location, adding this extension onto the screen brace and then fitting the GPS means it’s gonna be too flimsy. Probably why TT discontinued it.
I need to GPS for a ride the next day so a quick visit to Screwfix resulted in this temporary solution.
Not aesthetically pleasing but functional. Many Google and Amazon searches later I found these SS saddles.
I drilled out the holes, painted them black and here’s the end result.
I would prefer something a little thicker and more robust but for the time being, this will work just fine. All I meed now are four little end caps like those supplied with the Ram brackets to cover the thread of the bolts and I’ll be content.