Chinese mounting bar on ST?

I remember the handlebars were cast aluminum and not round, so how would that attach? The picture you show has round (cross section) handlebars - is that some kind of aftermarket bar setup?

Your link took me to Ali express's home page with female sport leggings.
 
The ST1100's handlebars are round steel.

The link worked fine for me. Maybe a cardboard dummy using what measurements are given would provide proof of concept.
 
@SMSW, the image above is from the product ad and it shows a different bike. There are 'variations' of this product labeled for various Hondas, KTMs etc. No ST1100/ST1300 though.

If the link doesn't work, then doing a search on Aliexpress with the terms "motorcycle navigation bracket mounting extension" or something similar should start bringing up alternatives. The product variety is a virtual rabbit hole to fall into, there are so many alternatives.

A cardboard dummy could be a very good idea, and easy, as many of these holders show the critical dimensions.
 
Hound said:
The ST1100's handlebars are round steel.

The link worked fine for me. Maybe a cardboard dummy using what measurements are given would provide proof of concept.
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Oops, sorry, maybe I should open my eyes before I reply. Thanks. I did try the link three times and then did a search but did not find that particular item on Ali. Just did it again and I got Ali's opening page with "Sorry the page you requested cannot be found".

@raomerb - I liked the aluminum bracket with RAM balls that sat atop the dash. My 1300 came without one, but after seeing a picture of that here I made one out of a piece of aluminum and 3 RAM balls. I mounted my GPS and RAM X-phone holder on that. You can also get covers for the brake reservoir and clutch reservoir w/ RAM balls - again for the 1300. Might these sorts of things work on an 1100?
 
Plastic cover is not needed. Must be removed with heli bars. As long as the handle bar is straight on each side of the riser it might work but there are better ways to mount stuff.
 
The OP is from Finland. The shown item works for him and evidently readily available to him. Does it mount on the 1100? I would say yes if, as mentioned, the plastic cover is removed.

Do they sell ram ball mounts in Europe?
 
Yes, this item is available to us in Europe without issues. Price is 18.12 euros which I consider cheap. I didn't realize/think of the fact that you in the US might have "issues" with Chinese products right now. Let's hope this disappears soon.

And yes, we have ram ball mounts readily available in Europe. As well as quad locks. I was actually considering going with quad lock to be able to remove any gear from the bike during overnight stays in hotels etc., when traveling. But ram balls are almost as quick to dismount and are adjustable in more ways, I think.

The mount that sits atop the dash and has ram balls. Is the dash really strong enough to support it, or does it require some sort of reinforcement underneath? Can't remember how the dash is fastened, but in general everything plastic seems to be kept in place with small screws.
 
I removed the plastic cover for the handlebar mount. This is how it looks. The handlebar is round. There is in practice no room outside the risers, so the middle section would be the best place. But I strongly suspect that the system shown in my first post would block the view of the speedo etc. The only way would be to mount something straight up from the handlebar. Or, use a similar mount as the one in the second image: a ram mount attached to the brake or clutch reservoir screw. My front brake reservoir is still unused.

But I have to say that I like the idea of the mount on top of the dash. It would bring the navigator nicely into view.
 

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rainerb said:
I strongly suspect that the system shown in my first post would block the view of the speedo etc...
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This, plus will the structure get annoyingly in the way during any service (adjusting the handlebar, remove it and the upper clamp for replacing head-bearings...)
I'd suggest a position on top of the instrument cluster, below the windscreen... that'll also keep your eyes on the road...
(hated those moments of "flying blind" when we still had the paper maps in the tank-bag puch...)
 
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