Garmin eTrex handle bar mount for the common man

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Here I show you my version of the handlebar mount for the Garmin eTrex GPS handheld unit. The only thing that you really need to buy is a worm drive hose clip from your local harware store (mine cost about Rs.10/-). The wire for the mount can be any stiff length of wire e.g a bicycle spoke.

Tools needed are a plier to bend the wire and a screw to tighten the hose clip. This can be mounted on either a bicycle or motorcycle or maybe even places like a vehicles steering wheel or even a hang glider !!

What makes this so special is it's simplicity and good looks.

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Step 1: The materials

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First you need a worm drive hose clip as shown in the picture below. Make sure the diameter of the clip is sufficient for the handle bar you will be mounting it on. Also remember that the wire goes between the clip and the handle bar so the diameter needs to be slightly larger.

lschloff says: Sep 20, 2009. 4:01 PM

eTrex handlebar mount for a bicycle. Very interested in this solution, but from the small pictures, I don't have a clue how to do it. len@schloff.com

csalsman says: Aug 18, 2009. 7:24 AM

The simplest way to do this, (if you're hell bent on not buying a mount) is to 1) Find a bike reflector mount, toss the reclector, remove screw 2) take the battery cover off, drill a hole 3) Send the screw backwards through the cover & into the mount Battery cover stays on bike. (Unscrews easily if you need it The units are waterproof even w/o batt. cover

Superninjacamper941 says: Aug 13, 2008. 7:20 PM

How do you guys like the Garin etrex? Great instructable!!!

thepaul1993 in reply to Superninjacamper941Jun 3, 2009. 8:37 PM

i have the etrex H, i like it

pelermon says: Jul 11, 2008. 7:54 AM

I just don't know what to say

foobar says: Jun 16, 2007. 1:13 AM

is that a bajaj pulsar? i have a chetak.

Bluemini in reply to foobarJun 26, 2008. 7:05 AM

I'm guessing you're from India...

Mojo_JoJo (author) in reply to foobarJun 16, 2007. 2:08 AM

Yup :-) Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi

Bluemini in reply to Mojo_JoJoJun 26, 2008. 7:05 AM

I'm also guessing you're from India, my uncle owns a Bajaj

theformatter says: Jun 15, 2007. 12:35 PM

Nice idea! I had been thinking of making a mount for my bike but hadn't gotten around to the design. I like yours and will give it a try this weekend. A couple of options that I'm going to try: 1. I'll use a clothes hanger to make the mount, I think some of them from where I get my shirts washed may be good enough quality that I wouldn't have to paint them. 2. Long velcro cable wraps might be a better choice than the tape for holding the GPS in place, something I'll have to experiment with. Thanks for the ideas, mate!

Mojo_JoJo (author) in reply to theformatterJun 16, 2007. 2:00 AM

Note that the tape is just to prevent the unit from possibly sliding out, the tape is not stuck to the GPS unit. It is like two lengths of tape have been stuck together with the sticky side facing each other. The clothes hanger is a good idea, if it's aluminium then no need to paint and rubbing a little fine grit sandpaper on it will give it a nice shine.