My GPS Mount
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: New York
My setup. Same thing, angle is alittle misleading.
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Grand HDF Member
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From: Rolla
For the USB cigarette lighter adapter, there are several manufacturers for them.
I've even seen them at Wal Mart too.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: St. Charles, Mo.
Nice! I juat set mine up with the same mount from motomounts I think it was and just used the cradle that came with my Nuvi 660 it snaps right on the ball. then I ordered the hard wire cable for my gps since it is a 9pin garmin type connector and was only 20 bucks. works great and looks nice and clean. I will however get one of those adapters for ipod or phone charging on the go.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: St Peters Mo
Here is my setup. I made the main bracket that attaches to the fairing out of 2" aluminum angle. I then screwed a 17mm aluminum ball onto the bracket and used the stock bracket for the Nuvi 2450LM. Hardwired into the fairing . Also have my Radar Detector with visualert right next to it, also hardwired. Since it is so high it doesn't block any of the gauges and it is in your normal line of sight. I used double sided tape to hold it to the inner fairing. Put 15000 miles on my last bike with a similar setup.
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From: Rolla
http://motomount.net/garminnuvi.htm
So, I haven't hooked a power cable up to that one yet. Although, the cable that comes with the iPod/iPhone will plug right in.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Open Road, USA
Really an awesome set up. Did some searching on ebay and found single usb adapters but no double ones. Also found one with bracket and socket so it could be mounted elsewhere. Again thanks for the pics and info..
Joe
Joe
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From: Highlands, NJ
Yeah, but it's nice to be able to find your way home.
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From: Rolla
Not sure, but you might find them at Target there at the lake also.
Or even Wal Mart.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, KY
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
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
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.htm
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
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
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.htm