MkI handlebar accessories

[coy55boy]

I'm getting really frustrated trying to add a cup holder on my '83 Royale. There just isn't any handlebar real estate sufficient to the task. I saw where someone had screwed one into the lower fairing, but I'm reluctant to go that route. Does anyone know of an alternate solution?

[Snaggletooth]

You're right about the shortage of options on mounting stuff on the MKI and MKII bars. I was looking to add a switch panel for my lights where I could reach it and not have to poke a bunch of holes in my fairing.

 

I came up with this idea.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34990

 

The last four pics show where the bolt will attach. A spot on the other side to under a rubber plug but I think that one is a left handed thread.

 

Using that same mounting hole you could fab up a rod with a flange on the end and be able to mount up one of the marine cup holders with the gimbal joint.

 

It's not the answer but it's a starting point.

 

Mike

[coy55boy]

 

Using that same mounting hole you could fab up a rod with a flange on the end and be able to mount up one of the marine cup holders with the gimbal joint.

 

Mike

 

Thanks, Mike. That actually led my thought process in a different direction and I found [ame=http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounting-RAM-B-179-AP5U-Motorcycle-Generation/dp/B00361ERVI/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1288561703&sr=1-2-fkmr1]Amazon.com: RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-179-AP5U Offset Motorcycle Mount for Apple iPod Nano (3rd Generation): Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41y1yITOPCL.@@AMEPARAM@@41y1yITOPCL[/ame] on Amazon. I should be able to use the mirror mounting hole to add the offset base and have a stable platform. Just have to hope it's strong enough...

 

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Misc/RamOffsetBase.jpg

[Snaggletooth]

I suppose that all depends on if you want to take along a cup of coffee or a MUG of coffee.

[KarlS]

I use a water bottle holder for a bicycle. Mount and holder was $8.99 at Walmart. Works fine for most any size beverage container. Have it on my left handle bar.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Stephen,

I fabbed and machined up the GPS mount pictured below and have been wondering if a similar mount on the opposite side would work for a water bottle mount. If you are interested, PM me.

Mike, as always your "thinking outside the box" always impresses me.

Earl

[coy55boy]

Hey Stephen,

I fabbed and machined up the GPS mount pictured below and have been wondering if a similar mount on the opposite side would work for a water bottle mount. If you are interested, PM me.

Mike, as always your "thinking outside the box" always impresses me.

Earl

 

Thanks, Earl. I appreciate the offer and may take you up on it if the Ram mount I referenced doesn't work. I'd like to use the Ram if possible because it would be so easy to switch from cup holder to GPS to Ipod, etc.

 

I also found another ball mount that I'm pretty sure will work on either side.

 

It looks like you fabricated your holder out of a mirror stem. Hmm, looks like pretty good OOB thinking to me as well...I sure am glad I fell in with this crowd!

[Dragonslayer]

I use a water bottle holder for a bicycle. Mount and holder was $8.99 at Walmart. Works fine for most any size beverage container. Have it on my left handle bar.

I did the same thing and it works.

[Snaggletooth]

I sure am glad I fell in with this crowd!

 

They all say that..................in the beginning!

 

Welcome to Hotel Venture. Muhahahahahah!!

 

Earl, I've been outside of the box for so long I can't even see inside it anymore.

Edited November 1, 2010 by Snaggletooth

[skydoc_17]

Hey Stephen,

I actually used a 7/16-14 S.S. bolt and used the old "smoke Wrench" to put a few bends in it. That's why I said it would be easy to make on in the opposite hand.

That ram mount looks like it would be multi-purpose enough.

I have attached a few pics.

Earl

[mrich12000]

Nice post! But I don't have a Bridgeport milling machine to do the work. Do I see a group buy?:mo money: Nice work!!:clap2:

[coy55boy]

Nice post! But I don't have a Bridgeport milling machine to do the work. Do I see a group buy?:mo money: Nice work!!:clap2:

 

:sign yeah that::sign yeah that:

[Snaggletooth]

Uh oh. Ya gone and done it now Earl. Ya went and shook the cage din't ya.