Need help determining what to get for what I need

[ragincajun]

So, looking for an AC adapter to mount on my handlebar to provide power for charging phone/GPS.  I've seen a few bikes with a dual adapter but can't seem to find one on my Google searches.  Also, appears some do have MC mounts and some don't.  If they don't, do these just mount to a standard P-Clamp?
Just picked one up. Thanks Marcus for the info.

Also, looking for a GPS mount.  I have a 5" Garmin Nuvi 1450.  I can use the ball bracket that I use in my car (so a Ram Ball style will work) or just a regular mount for just the GPS itself (no bracket).  Looking for input which would be the best option, least concern with falling off/coming loose on the bike at speed.  H
- For this I've been looking at these options so far:
1. http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/rap-sb-187-ga35.htm
2. http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/mfx125-11375-99-mfx5v-b.htm
3. http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/ram-b-252-ga35.htm

Figured to toss these questions out to the community to see what is actually in use and what actually works for other Valk riders.

Thanks for taking the time to point me in the right direction.

[Gryphon Rider]

I would be surprised if what you really need is an AC adapter.  If you truly do need 120VAC, you need a 12VDC to 120VAC power inverter.  What I suspect you need is a USB outlet.  If you do a search on this board for "USB", I'm sure you'll come up with an handful of suggestions.  This is what I put on my bike:


http://www.gpscity.com/3br-powersports-tapp-lite-usb-power-port-with-mount-saddle.html

Here's where I mounted it:

[justintyper]

i installed this on my bars right next to the right side of the bar clamp comes in handy for running my air compressor and charge my phone too for the money it works well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088BX0IM/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[DenverDave]

I just installed this



$45 from kuryakyn, only $35 on this site

http://www.mandmcycles.com/detail.aspx?ProductNo=MM003145&gclid=CPXHz4y-0rcCFWYV7AodrwQAcg

Two USB ports, inline voltage converter so the usb end is really small and chromed 


Dave

[Denny47]

You will be happy to continue with the Ram mounts. I have Ram on both my bikes and the cradles are stout. No way that the GPS will fall out. Takes some effort to remove when you want them out.

[JC]

Ram mounts  !!!  Got one for the GPS and another for the radar detector, solid!

[ragincajun]

For the Ram mount, do you guys recommend the ball that mounts to the bar or the bracket mount that attaches under your mirror bolt?

http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/mfx125-11375-99-mfx5v-b.htm
or
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/ram-b-252-ga35.htm

[themetalman03886]

I just installed a 12v charging port on my side cover, put my phone in my saddle bag. I have a a blue tooth head set so I use that to link to my phone, provides gps, music, calls, even texting.

[Denny47]

The mounting that I use on my Valk is the u-bolt type that I put on just down below the hand brake reservoir, I also used the short 2 1/2 inch arm. This gives me adjustment and doesn't block the view of anything. I ordered direct from www.rammounts.com, price is not bad there either.

[PhredValk]

Google for motorcycle cig lighter and you'll get more hits. Kury makes a nice chrome one, but I got the Emgo. Cheaper and hides well with the IS faring.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OPDL46
Fred.