Originally Posted by Bertrand

Wayne

The one in your link is the same as the power and/or speaker options models ( as per my pic in #226 above fitted inside a TT mount) except, of course, that it does not have either of those two.

I have originally made an aluminium twin plate 'sandwich' with inner coils (vibration dampening) and mounted the powered one on there as well as also attaching it to a RAM mount-
There are many mounting options but you certainly will need that bit ( or the powered one) whatever you do- as this is the 'jaw' which holds the Montana (or the same for the Monterra too if even you change satnavs!)

I would recommend you get the powered version though as it will recharge your battery saving you another job- unless you plan on only using AA disposable batteries but this would get expensive or rechargeable ones which you would still need to recharge- all a bit of a pain IMHO!

I can see of no reason why you could not fit a powered one on your rented Honda- It comes fitted with leads and has a fuse holder too- Wiring it up is very easy (one red and one black) straight to the battery and will leave no trace. Ignore other wires) I would guess 15 minutes to fit- 5 to take out.

Remember to use the locking screw once mounted. It prevent the 'jaw' from unexpectedly releasing the Montana-

I would suggest that the easiest method is a RAM mount which clamps onto the handle bars- fit tape on them before fitting if you're worried about scratching them.