GPS Mounting
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
RE: GPS Mounting
I used the one from my wing....why won't yours fit????
RAM has all the necessary mounting hardware you'll need....I just wired my Zumo, used the cig lighter plug behind the fairing. Also, I didn't want the mount on the bike all the time, so I went to Napa, bought a two wire waterproof connector ( like the battery tender style), spliced between the wires...this will let me disconnect the mount and GPS as a unit and only leave the RAM mount on the bars, clean look.
You could also use the available connection in the fuse panel....
RAM has all the necessary mounting hardware you'll need....I just wired my Zumo, used the cig lighter plug behind the fairing. Also, I didn't want the mount on the bike all the time, so I went to Napa, bought a two wire waterproof connector ( like the battery tender style), spliced between the wires...this will let me disconnect the mount and GPS as a unit and only leave the RAM mount on the bars, clean look.
You could also use the available connection in the fuse panel....
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Omaha
RE: GPS Mounting
I moved my 2610 and ram mounts from my wing to my Ultra without any problem, I bought everything from www.cyclegadgits.comorginally. I have the GPS mounted on the right and the XM radio on the left. I had to buy new bolts at the local hardware store.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: GPS Mounting
ORIGINAL: Rick51
I just purchased an 06 Ultra. I have a GPS( Garmin 2610 ) that I want to mount. Where can I find a Ram mount for the Ultra? I had one for my Goldwing but it won't fit the Ultra. If any one has a GPS on their Ultra, how did you wire it? Thanks.
I just purchased an 06 Ultra. I have a GPS( Garmin 2610 ) that I want to mount. Where can I find a Ram mount for the Ultra? I had one for my Goldwing but it won't fit the Ultra. If any one has a GPS on their Ultra, how did you wire it? Thanks.
Garmin makes a 12v "mounting kit" for the 2610 (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=1053) for hot-wiring into the 12v system. I got my best price on the kit for the Quest at Provantage.com, so check around. You'll still need a RAM mount to attach to the cradle in the kit. There should be two wires on the GPS harness, 12v and ground. The 12v wire can be spliced in series to the Acc. switch. Check your manual, but on my '07 there are three wires connecting the bike's harness to the Acc. switch: Switched (OR), unswitched (OR/R), and black (GND). Since you likely don't want it switched since the GPS has its own on-off switch, splice into the OR/R wire, which will provide power at all times, regardless of the switch position, as long as the ignition is on. It will power off when you turn off the ignition.
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RE: GPS Mounting
Add another buyer from CycleGadgits.com I have a Garmin 2720 on my 2000 Ultra, Love the Ram Mounts, I have mine mounted ust behind my CB Microphone holder on the left side, works awesome.
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From: Boise, Idaho
RE: GPS Mounting
ORIGINAL: Stash
Can you use the cig lighter on the Ultra as a plug in? I'm curious if this model (2610) has a cig adapter? Oh, and RAM mounts are terrific. You can't go wrong there.
Can you use the cig lighter on the Ultra as a plug in? I'm curious if this model (2610) has a cig adapter? Oh, and RAM mounts are terrific. You can't go wrong there.
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From: Livingston, Texas
RE: GPS Mounting
Got a Nuvi 350 I use in the truck. Wished they made a way to stick it on the motorcycle so I didn't have to buy another unit. Anybody used one of these >
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Vermont
RE: GPS Mounting
I got the Ram Mount using the link below. The 3" arm is a good length and I think the rubber ball mounts will help absorb vibration.
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Oswego, NY
RE: GPS Mounting
Here is some Garmin/Harley GPS installation information
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/t...TOPIC_ID=57448
I have a Garmin 2720 and use a Tech Mount (HG-30997MC) and a Tech Mount crome top plate (HG-60991C) with the Garming motorcycle mount kit. CycleGadgets.com for the Tech Mount stuff.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/t...TOPIC_ID=57448
I have a Garmin 2720 and use a Tech Mount (HG-30997MC) and a Tech Mount crome top plate (HG-60991C) with the Garming motorcycle mount kit. CycleGadgets.com for the Tech Mount stuff.