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Feb 28, 2011 | 04:44 PM

#31

hdbe

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From: Indiana

ive got the 660 on my UC and went with the standard black hd mount....works great for me.....i think they make the same mount in chrome now that looks sharp.....

Mar 1, 2011 | 08:40 AM

#32

strtarrow

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From: NW NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcarpent

I would sure go with the Harley mount because of the limited amount of space on the handle bars for mounting items. Just makes it a little easier to add things later.
Ride Safe,
Pat
2011 Road Glide Ultra
Screaming Eagle
CVO

I have been thinking that the Garmin 660 is only 60 or 70 dollars more that the 500. With my eyesight bigger is always better. So I think I will go with it.

Now for the mount............... Have decided the gas tank mount for my ElectraGlide is not for me. It really looks nice but would take my eyes too far away from the road so I have settled on the handle bar mount.

Now the question is, do I go with the Harley mount that screws into the housing under the mirror or get a Ram type ball mount with a u-bolt set up so I can position it anywhere on the handle bar?

I do want to be able to tilt it around to get the best view. The pictures I have seen on the Harley mount look like it is fixed. Is this true or can you move the cradle around when the GPS is on it?

As my bike rarely spends a night outside and the 600 is water proof it would be really nice if I could lock it down so I don't have to put it in my pocket every time I go into a store or restaurant.

Thanks again for your experiences.

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If you are set on the bar mount probably the nicest is here IMO.

http://www.motomount.net/

Mar 4, 2011 | 12:25 PM

#33

Oilcan

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From: North Texas

I haven't read all of the replies so you may well have settled your quandry. However, along with a host of others I'd suggest a Garmin Zumo model, especially those made for motorcycles. I have a Zumo 550 have had nothing but good luck with it. I replaced three handlebar mounted devices with the Zumo ..... GPS, MP3 Player, and XM Radio. I understand the newer model Zumo's do even more then my 550 but I can't imagine what that would be. Nice thing about the 550 is that it comes with two mounts ... one for the bike and one for the cage. When in the cage mount, you have hands free phone since it is bluetooth compatible and has a built in mike and speaker in the mount. On the bike, it's easy to use, easy to see. Uses MapSource on the PC which is pretty simple to set up and use for planning, but I generally do my planning right on the GPS. But MapSource is good. For a one time fee (less then $100 I think) you get lifetime map updates, up to four times a year for as long as you have that device. Mounts are available from a lot of places as has been pointed out to you. I like it on the handlebar since it's easy to see and to get to but there are other places. One nice thing about the Zumo is that it comes with all the mounting hardware you need to get it up and going. Enjoy what ever you get ........... it's nice to have if for no other reason then to go back and download your tracks to see where you've been and keep a record for some future ride or to show others a great route you discovered.

Mar 5, 2011 | 07:42 AM

#34

timbo141

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Joined: Mar 2010

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From: USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimpearsonusa

Thanks for all the good advice guys!

I have been thinking that the Garmin 660 is only 60 or 70 dollars more that the 500. With my eyesight bigger is always better. So I think I will go with it.

Now for the mount............... Have decided the gas tank mount for my ElectraGlide is not for me. It really looks nice but would take my eyes too far away from the road so I have settled on the handle bar mount.

Now the question is, do I go with the Harley mount that screws into the housing under the mirror or get a Ram type ball mount with a u-bolt set up so I can position it anywhere on the handle bar?

I do want to be able to tilt it around to get the best view. The pictures I have seen on the Harley mount look like it is fixed. Is this true or can you move the cradle around when the GPS is on it?

As my bike rarely spends a night outside and the 600 is water proof it would be really nice if I could lock it down so I don't have to put it in my pocket every time I go into a store or restaurant.

Thanks again for your experiences.

Here is a site offering a better way to lock down your GPS
http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1730/Garmin-Mounts

Mar 5, 2011 | 07:53 AM

#35

troop

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From: Stoughton, WI

Here's a lockable, waterproof mount for your XL-One. They also have them for Garmins. Why spend $500+ when you don't really have to?
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/ram-b-149z-aq6u.htm
http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-wat...olt-mount.html

Last edited by troop; Mar 5, 2011 at 07:56 AM.

Mar 5, 2011 | 08:22 AM

#36

FloridaFLHX

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From: Orlando, FL

I still haven't been able to make myself pull the trigger on a Zumo because my 760-series Nuvi is like an Energizer Bunny. Just keeps going and going. Been through rain many times, and it just won't die. I like it because I can import routes I create on HD Ride Planner. Anyway. . .

I tried a new solution on the way to Bike Week yesterday - and for times when I am not planning a specific route, this is how I'm going to go for a while: I downloaded the new Garmin StreetPilot app for iPhone and it worked great. Added the Sirius/XM app to my phone, so I have satellite radio and my iTunes library. Made this work by getting quick-change adapters for both my Nuvi and my iPhone. I use a TechMounts product to mount all of this to my bars.

I still took my Nuvi in case I didn't like it. Nuvi stayed in the Tour Pak. Garmin app worked very well, except for trying to switch from portrait to landscape mode from time to time. iTunes controls integrated intro the Garmin app is nice.

Not waterproof, and iPhones don't like water (ask me how I know) so I am going to look into Aqua Boxes or Otter Boxes or something. But for yesterday, I got caught in rain on the way home and just used the Zip Lock plan. Worked fine to get me home.

So now, I really have everything in one: GPS, iTunes, XM, bluetooth AND my phone, so I can see missed calls and texts messages and know if I need to stop and respond.

Gonna try this for a while and see how I like it.

Mar 5, 2011 | 08:43 AM

#37

JRBass

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From: St. Charles, Mo.

If you are set on the bar mount probably the nicest is here IMO.

http://www.motomount.net/[/quote]

I like those. Just ordered one for my garmin.
Thanks

Mar 5, 2011 | 09:00 AM

#38

cass

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From: Southern Maryland

Another vote for Garmin. i don't think you can go wrong with any of them I have a hand held i use for hunting now but used to use for my motorcycle and boating. Now i have a Zumo 665 and love it. Tough as nails. I ran my truck over my hand held, cracked the lcd but still worked. That sold me on Garmin and its reliability.

cass