Joshua
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Ok mountain guys, what you guys recommendin for a gps mount for the sw? I would like a setup that I could roll my sled to get unstuck without damaging the mount.
Here's what I have in mind, Alpha makes a nice looking gauge pod, in different colors. However the holes for the gauges I didn't need. So I contacted alpha this morning and they tell me in the fall they will be making a new batch and they will make some without any holes.
So if you picture this alpha pod with holes mounted on the winder. Then I will drill holes in the pod mount Garmin bike mount to it and hard wire it in. I think that would look pretty close to factory.
Here's what I have in mind, Alpha makes a nice looking gauge pod, in different colors. However the holes for the gauges I didn't need. So I contacted alpha this morning and they tell me in the fall they will be making a new batch and they will make some without any holes.
So if you picture this alpha pod with holes mounted on the winder. Then I will drill holes in the pod mount Garmin bike mount to it and hard wire it in. I think that would look pretty close to factory.
silverram323
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Here is mine.
Joshua
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Can you take a closer picture of how you mounted the GPS to the sled
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Sure.Can you take a closer picture of how you mounted the GPS to the sled
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Joshua
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Is it strong? I'm thinking you just drilled through the plastic
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Yup. It dont move at all. Two small bolts with nylon lock nuts. 775 miles and no issues.Is it strong? I'm thinking you just drilled through the plastic
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Thanks for the information and pictures
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No problem
customnytromtx69
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Lake effect has a riser with extra holes for mounting a RAM ball , that's the option I'm looking at for my mtx
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Is lake effect still in business?
nadekeys
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That's what I use on my Nytro MTX, keeps it below the bars and protected. I've rolled it over without issue in deep snow.Lake effect has a riser with extra holes for mounting a RAM ball , that's the option I'm looking at for my mtx
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I believe they are no longer in business. Had it on my Nytro, tried to contact them last year for my BTX.
Is lake effect still in business?
customnytromtx69
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There is a 7” lake effect on eBay for sale right now ? Says brand new and has a business card in the picture
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Haven't looked this year. I got 8.5" AC riser.There is a 7” lake effect on eBay for sale right now ? Says brand new and has a business card in the picture
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