GPS set ups?

CSaddict · 01-01-2016, 04:53 PM

Any setups that seem to work better than others? Mounts other than bar mounts?

SpudRider · 01-01-2016, 04:57 PM

I mount my GPS receiver to the handlebars with a RAM mount. However, several people mount the GPS to the windshield bracket. I'm sure they will reply soon.

rtking · 01-01-2016, 06:22 PM

I have this mount from ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-B...8AAOxyCGNTOi-W

It works OK, but I would like it better if I put on some 1" risers and mounted it in the center of the bar.

RedHawk47 · 01-01-2016, 07:34 PM

Here's my setup, transferred from a previous bike.
I chose the Touratech mount because it has isolators to reduce the effects of rough roads and it locks the GPS to the mount. I'm comfortable with the security; I don't worry about the GPS during lunch stops or when camping.

Also, visible above the speedo is my ambient temperature gauge. It is attached with Velcro.
Bought it here: http://www.aerostich.com/mini-remote-thermometer.html

Danimal · 01-01-2016, 07:37 PM

Garmin Zumo 550
Ram Handlebar mount bolted to windshield bracket.

CSaddict · 01-01-2016, 07:44 PM

I like that.

rjmorel · 01-01-2016, 08:18 PM

I like mine mounted up high just below where I'm looking normally so I can see it at a glance w/o having to take my eyes off the road for very long. Makes me feel like a Daker wannabeee. rj

Tiger12XC · 01-10-2016, 04:11 PM

Zumo 660 Ram Mount to the windshield bracket. Tucks nicely behind the windshield out of the weather.

Rich+PRCBike · 01-11-2016, 12:03 PM

I use the following phone mount with my Android phone:
http://www.amazon.com/Vibrelli-Unive...le+phone+mount

Also, I install OSMAnd. I suggest anyone with an Android phone to have OSMAnd installed and your respective region downloaded before leaving mobile coverage - when I visited Japan I downloaded the entire country in ~250MB which makes an excellent backup map.

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I mount my GPS receiver to the handlebars with a RAM mount. However, several people mount the GPS to the windshield bracket. I'm sure they will reply soon. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-01-2016, 07:34 PM	#4
RedHawk47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berthoud, CO Posts: 205	Here's my setup, transferred from a previous bike. I chose the Touratech mount because it has isolators to reduce the effects of rough roads and it locks the GPS to the mount. I'm comfortable with the security; I don't worry about the GPS during lunch stops or when camping. Also, visible above the speedo is my ambient temperature gauge. It is attached with Velcro. Bought it here: http://www.aerostich.com/mini-remote-thermometer.html __________________ Dan CSC RX3 Cyclone, CSC TT250, Moto Guzzi V7 II, KLR650
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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	I like mine mounted up high just below where I'm looking normally so I can see it at a glance w/o having to take my eyes off the road for very long. Makes me feel like a Daker wannabeee. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-01-2016, 06:22 PM	#3
rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	I have this mount from ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-B...8AAOxyCGNTOi-W It works OK, but I would like it better if I put on some 1" risers and mounted it in the center of the bar.
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01-01-2016, 07:37 PM	#5
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	Garmin Zumo 550 Ram Handlebar mount bolted to windshield bracket.
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01-01-2016, 07:44 PM	#6
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I like that.
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01-11-2016, 12:03 PM	#9
Rich+PRCBike Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 29	I use the following phone mount with my Android phone: http://www.amazon.com/Vibrelli-Unive...le+phone+mount Also, I install OSMAnd. I suggest anyone with an Android phone to have OSMAnd installed and your respective region downloaded before leaving mobile coverage - when I visited Japan I downloaded the entire country in ~250MB which makes an excellent backup map.
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