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How would you secure this mount?

rat_race · 2014-03-20 15:04:58

My GPS mount's bottom piece is like this. My complete mount has 3/4 parts, and hence is quite expensive -- but it connects to the bars the same way like in the pic, more or less. Clearly all it takes to steal the mount is to undo these two bolts and away you go. Any tips on ways to secure it? Some sort special nut?

20-03-2014 3:04pm

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rat_race

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My GPS mount's bottom piece is like this. My complete mount has 3/4 parts, and hence is quite expensive -- but it connects to the bars the same way like in the pic, more or less.

Clearly all it takes to steal the mount is to undo these two bolts and away you go.

Any tips on ways to secure it? Some sort special nut?

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#2 20-03-2014 4:20pm

minidazzler

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If you only ever plan to use it on one bike, then loctite it. U Bolts aren't that expensive anyway so you could always get another when you get a new bike.

But who is gonna steal a GPS mount? The GPS presumably won't be left attached when you are away from the bike?

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#3 20-03-2014 5:21pm

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You can get the nuts with different allen holes in them that take special keys. Easiest thing is get them spot welded also.....

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#4 20-03-2014 7:06pm

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I've had the exact same mount on my handlebars for the last 5 years without issue.

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#5 22-03-2014 1:42am

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Blob of weld between the nut and threads.

In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.

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