Im looking at mounting a GPS unit on my 09 ultra.. Im looking for ideals and places to mount it. Pics would be great and any suggestions would be helpfull, Thanks Gary

 

First of all, welcome to the forum from south Arkansas!
If you know how to use the search function, try using search words like "Garmin" or "Zumo" for starters. You'll get plenty of pictures. In the meantime, here's one option for you, mounted on the left side handlebar where so many of us Ultra riders seem to like it:

 

Why mount it?I have a nuvi bluetooth 360 and I can either stop and look at a few pieces of directions or bluetooth them into my ear phones.Nobody will steal it,it won't get wet and I can buy a good gps for $150 now.

 

Please excuse a dirty bike in the garage... but you wanted pics... I use the Garmin Zumo, great device... still prefere paper maps.... GPS's do NOT know everything and you will find yourself yelling at the machine,,,lol.... anyway.. I used the Techmount set up... very happy and I got the quick disconnect... two seconds and its off and in the tourpac, if needed..

http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...arch&mount=bar






Also, Garmin Zumo have their own forum..
http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php?action=forum

 

Thanks guys that gets me started..

 

My Garmin Nuvi 255w came with a sucion cup mount that will stick very well to the gas cap cover or the inside of the windsheild. My bike isnt here now or I would throw up some pics.

 

Can you be more specific with part #'s of your set up? If you do, I will forgive you for posting dirty pics.

 

Keep in Mind - I have the Chubbie "Wild1" bars.... 1 1/4

30999M
http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...product_id=131

60003
http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...on=part_search



I am also setting up a weather proof quick disconnect power plug.... I will be able to remove this in just a second - then secure it in the tour pac.... all depends on where I am... for the most part - with the Techmount set up that I am using... it is fairly secure IF the bad guy does NOT have tools - If I will be way out of sight and its dark... Off it comes...

I really like the Techmount - very clearn and built super nice...

 

Good post, got to follow this one myself. About to order a GPS.

 

If you are Really interested in the Zumo - I suggest you go over to the Zumo forum - sign up and check it out... a lot of very good info there... I think the GPS's have their place BUT they are NOT the do all and they are a VERY good way to get you into an accident. They are just too EASY to look at and as you know, on a Bike - it only takes a split second of NOT paying attention to really mess up your day... So, beware and watch out... I am new at the GPS thing and I just completed that 7000 mile Car trip from CA to Southern FL -used the Zumo all the way... great tool but I found that it does have the ability to make the driver brain lazy when it comes to routes, lol... and the GPS does screw things up at times.... I am glad I had this 5 weeks with it in the car.... It has changed my mind-set on bike use... I had two close calls in the car - had I been that stupid on the bike - Ouch.. live and learn.... The Zumo comes with a program to pre-program your rides/routes... "I" found it to be way more work than I wanted to put in - you will see and learn over on Zumo.com == its called "Mapsource"