OK, so it's not perfect, but it augments my $4 WalMart compass. And as I've no sound system, I can still yodell and croon to my heart's content.

I bought and installed an obsolete (but new-to-me and so far, adequate) Magellan Maestro (auto use only) GPS at BJ's for $150.

Mounting? With black friction tape providing a non-skid base to the top of my front brake master cyclinder, and with four (count 'em) black electrician ties I secured the son-of-a-bitch to the base tighter than . . . (you complete in twenty-four words or less.) For infrequent refilling of the cyclinder I'll remove the old and install new ties.

It's position is appropriately off-center and the relatively small display screen is of a height that enables this deaf and blind rider to read all (with slight forward lean) and hear most (without earphones) if and when I stop yodelling

Waterproofing? Do you know how many zip-lock sandwich bags $1 will buy? (OK, so an elastic band is needed to hold the plastic bag in place - only during rain. And do you know how many elastic bands $1 will buy?)

Being as cheap a guy and as non-mechanical as one is apt to find, I am pleased as punch with the outcome. I've tested it in light rain and at 90 mph (its elevated position leaves it exposed beyond limits of windscreen. Remember it was designed for placement on a car's protected interior dashboard.)

Now I just have to learn how to operate the GD thing.

BTW. I love the soft, seductive female vocal prompts. One accepts what little one gets, doesn't one?