newOldUser Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Have a look at some 'Instructables'. They have several home-made mounts for GPS. http://www.instructables.com/tag/?q=motorcycle+gps+mount&limit%3Atype%3Aid=on&type%3Aid=on&type%3Auser=on&type%3Acomment=on&type%3Agroup=on&type%3AforumTopic=on&type%3AforumTopic=on&sort=none I don't use mine while I'm riding. If I do need it while riding I put it in the clear map pouch on my tank bag. Most of the time I stop and use it, if needed. With the people I ride with the number one use seems to be. "Where the heck is the nearest gas station" as we sit in the middle of farmland, ohio. Edited February 22, 2010 by newOldUser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj1 Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 mount : RAM Motorcycle Fork Stem Base Mount RAM-B-176UGPS: Garmin Zumo 660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've been using RAM Mounts for years on my various bikes; love them to bits. Simple design (ball and socket, like an elbow) and they're sturdy. Very easy to install and they also have locking options so you can keep your devices on the bike. I use one for my Zumo 550 and XM antenna combo. Also had RAM's version of an Otterbox when I used to use an iPod. I also have an attachment to mount a standard camera onto any of the mounts on my bike.For most standard bikes, RAM makes a ball mount that clamps using your master cylinder bolts. They also make a mount that can fit on 7/8" or 1" handlebars and even a plate style one that bolts above the cover of the master cylinder. Colors are available in black or chrome.I'd just go to their website and buy from them directly (http://www.ram-mount.com/). Aerostitch also carries their stuff, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICECOLD Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'll be looking at something like this next riding season... Good info guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 mount : RAM Motorcycle Fork Stem Base Mount RAM-B-176UGPS: Garmin Zumo 660I've been using RAM Mounts for years on my various bikes; love them to bits. Simple design (ball and socket, like an elbow) and they're sturdy. Very easy to install and they also have locking options so you can keep your devices on the bike. I use one for my Zumo 550 and XM antenna combo. Also had RAM's version of an Otterbox when I used to use an iPod. I also have an attachment to mount a standard camera onto any of the mounts on my bike.For most standard bikes, RAM makes a ball mount that clamps using your master cylinder bolts. They also make a mount that can fit on 7/8" or 1" handlebars and even a plate style one that bolts above the cover of the master cylinder. Colors are available in black or chrome.I'd just go to their website and buy from them directly (http://www.ram-mount.com/). Aerostitch also carries their stuff, too.On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate how secure the GPS to the MOUNT is (NOT Mount to Bike)1 being rubber band10 being welded to your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Dude' date=' it's not going anywhere. [/quote']I dunno man, gotta remember I have no fairings... that sucker better be held pretty damn secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 garmin zumo 550 held up by 2007 cbr1000rr front reflector brackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snodgrass23 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I dunno man, gotta remember I have no fairings... that sucker better be held pretty damn secure.I don't think you'll be getting a lot of air pressure pushing on the unit even without any fairings. Are you planning on mounting way up in the air and attaching a sail to it? The vibrations and bumps will likely be the largest culprit trying to remove your GPS from the mount, and that will be similar between all the bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I don't think you'll be getting a lot of air pressure pushing on the unit even without any fairings. Are you planning on mounting way up in the air and attaching a sail to it? The vibrations and bumps will likely be the largest culprit trying to remove your GPS from the mount, and that will be similar between all the bikes.Well yah, up in the air with it's own parachute.I just figure, 80 mph wind is enough to break it free. but it sounds like I'm worrying too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) Here is what i use. I made the knob sticking out of the steering stem. Works ok but i need to made the distance between the ball and shoulder closer. At high RPM the GPS unit will vibrate down. Probaly will make a new one before spring comes around. Edited February 24, 2010 by 20thGix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Is that a direct wire mini usb to battery? Or do you have a cigarette socket hiding somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Is that a direct wire mini usb to battery? Or do you have a cigarette socket hiding somewhere?Cig socket in the back. Pretty useful to have in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Cig socket in the back. Pretty useful to have in general.Yah, I ran out of cell phone battery a lot I'll probably pick up an inline-fuse water proof socket very soon. Did you buy any specifically or just one from AutoZone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah Autozone or Advanced. Actually its a 12v power outlet. I'm pretty sure it has a built in fuse also. Its been a while since i put it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yah, I ran out of cell phone battery a lot I'll probably pick up an inline-fuse water proof socket very soon. Did you buy any specifically or just one from AutoZone?thats a good idea....you can practice then help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snodgrass23 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well yah, up in the air with it's own parachute.I just figure, 80 mph wind is enough to break it free. but it sounds like I'm worrying too muchYou could always attach some kind of safety line to it the first few times in case it came loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aracnid007 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've been using the Ram-Mount on the Interceptor with no problems...also have a ball mount on the Shadow that clamps onto the handlebars and can switch back and forth. Pictures are my old GPS, need to get the mount for the new Magellan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I zip tie it , i need to run a adapter to charge it , cuz i run out of battery life pretty quick ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Standard cradle from GPS unit, mounted to a small rectangular piece of aluminum, mounted to a piece of plastic with some grooves in it to accept a couple of o-rings. If I had a larger diameter piece of plastic lying around I would have skipped the piece of aluminum. Shove the whole mess in the fork tube and you're done.I have done this on four different bikes without an issue, close to 40k miles. I don't understand the extra pieces needed with the ram mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 So first of all, this thread has been incredibly helpful! Loving the suggestionsI zip tie it , i need to run a adapter to charge it , cuz i run out of battery life pretty quick ??Yah, I was worried about that. The model I bought has one of the highest battery lives I could find... 5 hours... so I MAY not have to run a plug... but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Standard cradle from GPS unit, mounted to a small rectangular piece of aluminum, mounted to a piece of plastic with some grooves in it to accept a couple of o-rings. If I had a larger diameter piece of plastic lying around I would have skipped the piece of aluminum. Shove the whole mess in the fork tube and you're done.I have done this on four different bikes without an issue, close to 40k miles. I don't understand the extra pieces needed with the ram mounts.I don't have a fork tube that's quite as accessible Although, I think I know someone who does injection molding.... hmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 The model I bought has one of the highest battery lives I could find... 5 hours... so I MAY not have to run a plug... but we'll see.The model I use has up to 20 hours of battery life depending on how you back light it.For that low of a volume molding it wouldn't be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 For that low of a volume molding it wouldn't be the way to go.awww damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I have a tube fixation, you got a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'm sorry you feel your tube has been neglected; I will make an attempt to share the wealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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