Best method to mount a radar detector to brake reservoir

[Mike_in_CT]

Any suggestions to mounting a radar detector to the brake reservoir cover? A simple flat plate would be great, but I can't find one. The Ram mounts available to do this raise the mounting pad significantly but I guess I could live with it if no other options. Thanks in advance

 

[El Toro Joe]

Techmount...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Techmount-3-31000-Mirror-Mount-Kit-Black-/331094598132?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d16c6a1f4

 

[Mike_in_CT]

That looked like just the thing Joe, but it states not compatible with the Gen III.

 

[ionbeam]

Ping Garauld and see if he still makes reservoir mounts.

 

[majicmaker]

Velcro is your friend! Use your imagination. It will cost you peanuts.

 

[jmgrif]

Ping Garauld and see if he still makes reservoir mounts.

I have two on my 11Gen. Simple, work great!

 

[Mike_in_CT]

I didn't realize Garauld made a mount. I have his 'stiffy' so familiar with his work. Thanks!

 

[Wlfman]

Velcro. Then you can mount other stuff there as you desire/need.

 

[MrZappo]

Velcro. Then you can mount other stuff there as you desire/need.

I would never trust a $400 radar detector to velcro ... If you want to use something like velcro, use 3M dual lock ... That is the stuff you want ... Expensive but worth it ...

 

[fjRaven]

Here is my suggestion, works well. Not a direct line of site to the readout on the back of it, but I can still here the beeps with the Two Brothers and the helmet on.

 

[Wlfman]

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<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Wlfman" data-cid="1158656" data-time="1404225238"><p>Velcro. Then you can mount other stuff there as you desire/need.</p></blockquote>

I would never trust a $400 radar detector to velcro ... If you want to use something like velcro, use 3M dual lock ... That is the stuff you want ... Expensive but worth it ... </p></blockquote>

Sorry that's what I meant. I call it all velcro. LOL

 

[Pterodactyl]

I use the Ram reservoir mount. Bought it for my RT, but it will fit many bikes including the Gen III FJR . I then use the magnetic mount shown above. If you use the magnet mount you need to fill in behind the magnets with something like plumbers putty to stop them from vibrating when there is no device in the mount.

https://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051052054085/Default.aspx

 

[Mike_in_CT]

Dual-Lock was my first thought (I have a LOT of the stuff. Use it all the time), but I would guess I'd need to grind/sand the top of the brake reservoir cover first and not sure I want to. Thanks for the great replies!

 

[Allen_C]

I use a Ram reservoir mount that was on a Gen2 with a short arm and x-mount. It is adjustable, can hold other items like my smartphone on the days I don't need the radar detector - yes, I ride close to the speed limit sometimes (mostly around town)!

If interested, I'll post a pic later tonight. I ran a non-coiled power line from my fuse box under my front seat, up the steering head and up the right handle bar to power my Bel Pro 100 detector.

 

[CAJW]

Ram ball in the LH mirror mount works well, very secure and easy to take it with you. Shouldn't be too concerned with display as one should have audio plugged into helmet or a loudspeaker to keep eyes on the road.

 

[Mike_in_CT]

Ram ball in the LH mirror mount works well, very secure and easy to take it with you. Shouldn't be too concerned with display as one should have audio plugged into helmet or a loudspeaker to keep eyes on the road.

I uhhhh sorta have a coughcupholdercough there.

 

[ionbeam]

Ram ball in the LH mirror mount works well...

I uhhhh sorta have a coughcupholdercough there.

We all have priorities :lol:

 

[Denver_FJR]

Ram ball in the LH mirror mount works well, very secure and easy to take it with you. Shouldn't be too concerned with display as one should have audio plugged into helmet or a loudspeaker to keep eyes on the road.

This ^^^^. I recall a few posts with folks asking how to fix stripped threads on the master cylinder cover because it couldn't handle whatever accessory they mounted to it.

I uhhhh sorta have a coughcupholdercough there.

I got nothing.

 

[majicmaker]

Velcro. Then you can mount other stuff there as you desire/need.

I would never trust a $400 radar detector to velcro ... If you want to use something like velcro, use 3M dual lock ... That is the stuff you want ... Expensive but worth it ...

You custom cut a piece of sticky Velcro for the top, and all the sides with the male side exposed. Do the same thing with female Velcro on the bottom of the RD. Then you cut a length 3/4" wide double sided non sticky Velcro that sticks to one side of the reservoir and wrap it across the RD and sticks to the other side. Then you cut a 3/4" strip to wrap it around the perimeter of the reservoir that locks the strip that wraps around the RD. It's solid as a rock and It will Never fall off. I have a $600 Escort Redline. If I knew how to post a picture I'd show it to you. I can make a video of it if anyone is interested. PM me an email and I'll send it to you. When you get to your destination, it takes two seconds to open up the straps and put it in your pocket.