GPS mount for Garmin Nuvi

[speedknot]

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. 

[leungevity]

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?

[speedknot]

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.  

[ZOSO]

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

And a little review/write-up with more info:
www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578027

[DucatiTorrey]

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?

[speedknot]

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.

[DucatiTorrey]

check amazon

[herm]

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?

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!

[MsTek]

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

And a little review/write-up with more info:
www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578027

OOoo... Thanks for that link!