adj_jaker wrote on 03/24/10 at 11:02:24:I do remember now that you posted about your gps mount and such, or someone did not too long ago. The only thing I don't like about the mounts you can buy is the "U" ring that bolts onto the handlebars, seems like it'll scratch too easy. I just got my 09' late last year, so I'm still anal about breathing on it the wrong way. :-P
I understand. Mine is a '97, so it has considerable "character".
When I did the same thing on my son's brand new Honda 750 Shadow, I cut a piece out of an old bicycle inner tube(yes, I ride them without motors too), and wrapped it around the bar under the U-bolt, so no marks.
It isn't holding anything up, so it doesn't have to be torqued down too hard. Just enough to keep it from flapping around in the wind.