My GPS Mount
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From: Rolla
My GPS Mount
I know there are several ways members have mounted their GPS, and this is how I mounted my Garmin 1450
First off, a picture of the completed setup. You can also see the Riders Claw mount for my iPod Touch.
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.php
For the handle bar mount, I used this:
GPS Mount
Motomount
http://www.motomount.net/products/ga...uvi-gps-mount/
For stock bars, use 1"
Then I mounted the GPS with these RAM Mount products
gpscity.com
http://www.gpscity.com/
RAM Mount Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U
Model: RAM-B-238U SKU:RAMB238
For the Garmin 1400 series (Buy the one that fits your GPS Model)
RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 1490T Cradle RAM-HOL-GA35U
Model: RAM-HOL-GA35U SKU:RAMHOLGA35
RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A
Model: RAM-B-201U-A SKU:RAMB201A
First off, a picture of the completed setup. You can also see the Riders Claw mount for my iPod Touch.
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.php
For the handle bar mount, I used this:
GPS Mount
Motomount
http://www.motomount.net/products/ga...uvi-gps-mount/
For stock bars, use 1"
Then I mounted the GPS with these RAM Mount products
gpscity.com
http://www.gpscity.com/
RAM Mount Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U
Model: RAM-B-238U SKU:RAMB238
For the Garmin 1400 series (Buy the one that fits your GPS Model)
RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 1490T Cradle RAM-HOL-GA35U
Model: RAM-HOL-GA35U SKU:RAMHOLGA35
RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A
Model: RAM-B-201U-A SKU:RAMB201A
Last edited by RollaMo; Mar 30, 2013 at 07:31 AM.
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From: Rolla
That adapter converts the 12v cigarette lighter socket to 5v (just what the Garmin requires).
And dual USB outlets should allow you to power two devices, as long as they both used 5v power.
Road Captain
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From: Arkansas
I hate all the extra stuff mounted on my bars so I just type in route on my Droid hooked into my aux input and listen thru my speakers, If I know I have miles to go I watch my odometer and just swith over when I need my directions. Gotta love Verizon and the HTC Droid.
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From: California
Out standing setup. Very, very cool. Thanks...I am going to do the same. Love this board. I just ordered the parts. By the way, spent this morning trying to Jerry rig my Garmin 550 power supply. Wish I had seen this post earlier. Geee's
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On the USB POwer Cable did you go with the longest one at 18"? and run it through your fairing or does it stay outside the fairing so its gone when not in use and in that case what length did you buy? They have a 9" 12" and 18" in this cable.