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Title: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: speedknot on March 26, 2011, 06:12:59 PM I just picked this up off ebay for a few bucks. Nice quality. Fits my Nuvi 265WT. Road test to follow. I do alot of exploring so its hard to whip a map. Having a GPS will be a nice addition to my ride. This mount installs and releases quickly so it doesn't always have to be on the bike.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/speedknot/Ducati/P1000646.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/speedknot/Ducati/P1000644.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/speedknot/Ducati/P1000645.jpg) Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: leungevity on March 28, 2011, 07:29:54 PM nice, looks good... i'm interested to hear how it holds up while riding... wind & vibration knock it around or not... is there a safety strap of some sort ot make sure that it doesn't go bouncing the highway?
Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: speedknot on March 28, 2011, 09:13:21 PM nice, looks good... i'm interested to hear how it holds up while riding... wind & vibration knock it around or not... is there a safety strap of some sort ot make sure that it doesn't go bouncing the highway? I am a bit concerned about it getting knocked off. I dont doubt the mount will hold up but the way the ball pops into the socket is kinda weak. With a good head wind and going 70mph, there is a slim chance it could get knocked off the mount. Or maybe it will be fine. Who knows. I'll have to see about a tether or something. Because some of those concerns you mentioned were on my mind, I started tinkering with a lower, center mount for it. Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: ZOSO on March 29, 2011, 04:22:29 AM Here's a pretty cool option from Givi, especially if you don't have/need a dedicated motorcycle GPS:
www.compacc.com/p/Givi-S850-Universal-GPS-Holder/1310004 (http://) And a little review/write-up with more info: www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578027 (http://) Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 02, 2011, 08:04:43 PM i have a nuvi like that too, just doesn't make me think it will stay clipped in
i was looking at somehting more like this, looks like it holds it better? (http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HpRR_LplX6I9UyU6WuEGfr-UHwhbTBMku5Mzg2v7KVJAsOB7rJ-nCjvblZiWUcnVeS-_825KS__9_VrYynVOxNA2IeptGyIW9iaQEZAFuu8nfeIiPGaal8T0EUnx88hPzHGt6yS4dMoXLhlc-D6RAA) Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: speedknot on April 05, 2011, 01:01:04 PM i have a nuvi like that too, just doesn't make me think it will stay clipped in i was looking at somehting more like this, looks like it holds it better? Got a link for it? I took the GPS for a 22 mile test drive. All went fine till I pulled into my driveway and that's when the Garmin mount popped out. The handlebar mount is fine but the way the ball fits into the Garmin OEM socket is the weak link. :( Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 05, 2011, 02:46:15 PM check amazon
Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: herm on April 06, 2011, 09:12:49 AM i have a nuvi like that too, just doesn't make me think it will stay clipped in i was looking at somehting more like this, looks like it holds it better? (http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HpRR_LplX6I9UyU6WuEGfr-UHwhbTBMku5Mzg2v7KVJAsOB7rJ-nCjvblZiWUcnVeS-_825KS__9_VrYynVOxNA2IeptGyIW9iaQEZAFuu8nfeIiPGaal8T0EUnx88hPzHGt6yS4dMoXLhlc-D6RAA) i have that same mount. it's made by RAM mounts, and is available from Whitehorse Gear (and probably other places....) there are many different options for how the GPS holder actually mounts to your bike. works great! Title: Re: GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi Post by: MsTek on April 07, 2011, 05:33:00 AM Here's a pretty cool option from Givi, especially if you don't have/need a dedicated motorcycle GPS: www.compacc.com/p/Givi-S850-Universal-GPS-Holder/1310004 (http://) (http://) (http://) And a little review/write-up with more info: www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578027 (http://) (http://) (http://) OOoo... Thanks for that link! |