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May 20, 2008 | 09:42 AM

hdelectra

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GPS Mount

Hello all,

I've got a Garmin Nuvi 260W GPS and I'm wanting to mount it on my '05 EG Classic from time to time. It has the suction cup mount which was designed to work on an automobile windshield and seems to work ok on my bike's windshield, but I'm worried that the constant vibration will cause it to eventually lose it's grip and fall off while I'm riding down the road.

We're getting ready to leave on a 3000+ mile trip and would like to not be worried the whole trip about the GPS falling off.

So, has anyone came up with a viable alternative mounting solution for their GPS'? Granted, I could have gone with Harley's GPS solution, but $300 bucks for a better GPS is far better than spending the $800 Harley wants.

Thanks in advance.

Brad

May 20, 2008 | 09:51 AM

Spurrs

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RE: GPS Mount

I have this for my Nuvi. VERY secure and easy to use.

http://www.expressmounts.com/ramb149ga25

May 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM

JeffreyB

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RE: GPS Mount

cyclegadgets.com then look for ram mounts I have one for my tom tom that i bought originally bought for my car...the ram mount is great on the bike ...

May 20, 2008 | 10:06 AM

old95

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RE: GPS Mount

was designed to work on an automobile windshield , well first you answered your first question, get a RAM mount!

May 20, 2008 | 10:07 AM

jackja25

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RE: GPS Mount

You are definately correct the suction mount will eventually vibrate loose. This happened to me with a Magellan, fortunately the power cord did not seperate from the unit and I did not loose it. I now have a ram mount.

May 20, 2008 | 10:09 AM

hdelectra

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RE: GPS Mount

Ordered the RAM mount... Thanks for the input guys! I knew I could count on ya

Brad

May 20, 2008 | 10:17 AM

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RE: GPS Mount

I didn't want a permanent mount because I seldom use my Nuvi 200 on the bike. So I ordered another mount, and put a 1" stud in the bottom of the part with the ball. I then drilled a 3/16" hole in my windshield bag. I use a flat washer and wing nut to secure the mount to the windshield bag. When not in use, I remove the entire mount and place a decorative screw in the hole.