GPS Mount
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,384
Likes: 3
From: California
Never thought of that and I've been searching for ways to mount a GPS without drilling or anything to funky looking. I've got an antiquated Magellan RoadMate 6000T which is probably heavy for it's screen size, plus the mount seems overly tall for the application of mounting to the fuel cap. I tried out your idea but my suction cup is too big to get a good grip due to the curve of the fuel cap and the size of the cup. Do you use a specialized suction mount, one that is shorter in height and a smaller cup to get a good bite on the fuel cap?
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
I went with the Kuryakyn fuel door mount. I tried handlebar mount but I couldn't see it very well and had to remove my Barefoot Willie's cup holder to install. With the Kuryakyn, the GPS is now very visible. It doesn't feel like I am taking my eyes off the road to look at it as some have reported/theorized. Plus, I am again well hydrated with my insulated thermos.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,814
Likes: 11
From: USA
Check out these GPS mounts!
This one works with Garmin Nuvi...
http://gpsbikemount.com/handlebarmount.html
This is for Garmin Zumo...
http://www.gpsbikemount.com/ramhandlebarmount.html
This one works with Garmin Nuvi...
http://gpsbikemount.com/handlebarmount.html
This is for Garmin Zumo...
http://www.gpsbikemount.com/ramhandlebarmount.html
I have a handlebar mount like this but I bought one with a larger ball so I could use a RAM arm and RAM cradle. Much more adjustable and the cradle is rock solid, no way it's coming out of there.
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-GA59U
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,946
Likes: 818
From: Nevada
Hope you have the GPS tethered. You see, a friend of mine used a suction cup mount. It lost suction one day, fell off the bike at highway speed and was destroyed.
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RAM has mounts that go on the handlebar, mirror mount and pretty much anywhere. The X mount holds a phone really well, would work for a GPS.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 559
Likes: 5
From: Tampa Bay, Florida
My buddy watched his GPS in the rear view mirror bouncing behind him in I4 on the way to Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest.
He saw the glow from the screen until it disappeared.
It was early morning and still dark. I use a RAM mount on the clutch side. I've never had a problem. RAM makes great accessories.
Last edited by Black_Hog; Feb 26, 2015 at 06:15 AM.