Looking for some mounting options for a gps for my '15 RK. I'd like to see some pics and model information on what you used and how you have it mounted up.

Thanks in advance......

 

I don't have a picture but I use a Ram handlebar mount. I ran a USB charging cable from the battery and loop it back into the nacelle by the handlebar riser when I'm not using it..

 

I have that plugs into my battery tender on one end and is a standard 12V on the other going into a . Stuck at work, but provided links. Yes, kinda ghetto on a new RK, but it's all I had left after picking it up last week.

 

Garmin GPS with Ram Mount and Ram mirror stalk mount, power port located in the saddlebag and routed up to the handle bars.

 

I use a Techmount for my Garmin as I like the position centered over the bar cover. I also use a waterproof USB power port from 3BR Powersport that plugs into the acc. connector under the seat and use the acc. switch for on/off. I also use it to charge my iPhone.

http://www.techmounts.com
https://www.3brpowersports.com/products.php - TAPP-HD USB on the page
https://www.3brpowersports.com/produ...d_Band_USB.php - GPS power cable at bottom of page

 

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...ebar-mount-kit

 

I used this setup when I had my '11 Street Glide

I know there are several ways members have mounted their GPS, and this is how I mounted my Garmin 1450

First off, a picture of the completed setup. You can also see the Riders Claw mount for my iPod Touch.


Here is what I used.
For power, I just used the standard cigarette lighter outlet.
But I didn't use the standard auto power adapter, due to fuel tank interference.
The setup I used will NOT hit the fuel tank. Full lock left to full lock right, no interference.

Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter

This adapter mounts flush with the fairing surface.


Then I used a USB power cable. Some say you can use the USB cable that comes with the Garmin. But that is really intended as a "data" cable and when I plugged it in, I never could get it to power up the GPS.
So, I purchased one here:
USB Charging Cable
3BR Powersports
Click the link, then scroll down to the USB Power Cables
http://www.3brpowersports.com/products_usb_cables.php


For the handle bar mount, I used this:
GPS Mount
Motomount
http://www.motomount.net/products/ga...uvi-gps-mount/

For stock bars, use 1"



Then I mounted the GPS with these RAM Mount products

gpscity.com
http://www.gpscity.com/

RAM Mount Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U
Model: RAM-B-238U SKU:RAMB238

For the Garmin 1400 series (Buy the one that fits your GPS Model)
RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 1490T Cradle RAM-HOL-GA35U
Model: RAM-HOL-GA35U SKU:RAMHOLGA35

RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A
Model: RAM-B-201U-A SKU:RAMB201A



A few other setups others are using in this thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html

 

Like the set up - and may move forward with it but I do t like how the Tapp connector is so exposed - is there a better routing method to hide it or is that it?

The mount and the position is great

 

I used the same ball mount before I started using a Zumo and worked fine. Guess I still have it somewhere. Quoted your post as between the GPS and phone, along with the gauges on the fairing, looks kind of like a fighter jet.

I would add that when I got the ball mount the company I ordered it from sent a sticky back tether which adhered to the back of the GPS just in case it became dislodged (which it never did).

 

Thanks for the info and keep them coming. Lots of good ideas here.