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Parts
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Tripod ball head - note the important quick release plate!
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It's important to have your mounting bolt fit the size of the hole on your tripod head
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Drilling the bracket to attach the mounting bolt
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Mounting bolt in drilled bracket
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Marking drilling locations for the cotter pin
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Drilled hole for cotter pin
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If the holes line up properly you can see through!
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Attaching the bracket, with optional tape for added friction
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Bracket with mounting bolt attached
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Finished bracket with cotter pin screw inserted
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You can use a small piece of rubber such as this for added friction against the handlebars. Highly recommended if you don't want to drill through your handlebars!
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Or, duct tape will work in a pinch
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Finished mount assembly, front
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Finished mount assembly, back
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A sample photo taken along a canal - it's pretty level!