GPS mount

Dennis McFall · 03-19-2002, 01:06 PM

Any advice on the best mount for Garmin III+? I would like to mount it on a KLR 650.

fish · 03-19-2002, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis McFall
Any advice on the best mount for Garmin III+? I would like to mount it on a KLR 650.

I like RAM handlebar mounts. Relatively inexpensive (~$20usd). Uses a ballmount/thumbscrew that is solid and very easy to adjust/remove. Attach the GPS to your favorite RAM flat plate with dual lock velcro stuff and a zip-tie and away you go!

Oh, btw, welcome to the asylum!

stevenknapp · 03-19-2002, 04:20 PM

Why use a flat plate and velcro?

The RAM GPSIII mount is pretty good, even has a hole for the Garmin thumbscrew.

Only issue I've had is that dirt builds up in the mount, and vibes cause that dirt to scuff the case a bit. Boo hoo.

fish · 03-19-2002, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by stevenknapp
Why use a flat plate and velcro?

The RAM GPSIII mount is pretty good, even has a hole for the Garmin thumbscrew.

Only issue I've had is that dirt builds up in the mount, and vibes cause that dirt to scuff the case a bit. Boo hoo.

I didn't realize there was a specific RAM mount for the GPSIII...I'll have to go have a look. The mount for the Streetpilot was quite lame, utilizing the two little 6-32 screws that hold the stock plastic mount on. I stripped one of them the first time I tried to install it. Feh. Can't strip big velcro.

Got it. Definitely better than the SP mount. $39.

Here's the lame SP mount:

Logan · 03-20-2002, 01:58 PM

check out www.cycoactive.com for the touratech mount for the gps II, III, III+ and V. I have the MvG mount that i use on a r80gs and ktm adventure--have been very impressed with it and like the idea of better vibration dampening

Guzz · 03-20-2002, 03:25 PM

Holly Shitzu Batman!!!

That TouraTech mount is really beafy!! In size and price!

Logan · 03-21-2002, 10:23 AM

Ya gits what ya pay for

Sparky · 03-21-2002, 10:56 AM

M.A.P. Engineering has some decent units for crossbar and handlebar mounting. I've seen them and they are nicely made. I had excellent experience with Jim (Mr. M.A.P.) when I bought several items from him a few years ago.

Here's one, in place on an Adventurous-looking machine:

The web site features some photos with dirty bikes, too:

http://www.map-engineering.com/photos.htm and
http://www.map-engineering.com/morephotos.htm

- S

moon · 03-21-2002, 11:48 AM

http://www.saeng.com/cockpit.htm

moon · 03-21-2002, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by eric blume On rough sections the powercord would become dislodged and the GPS would shut itself down. After the rough section which may be as long as 30 miles I would look down to see the GPS turned off.

On a somewhat similar note, I have my GPSIII+ wired to be on all the time even if the bike's ignition key is off. But occasionally the unit will turn off while I'm refueling or have the bike turned off for some reason. Any ideas why this would happen? I haven't noticed at what point it turns off. I just notice it's off when I go to get under way.

stevenknapp · 03-21-2002, 01:25 PM

I'm not claiming it to be vibe proof, but I've got my power cord zip tied to some little eyelet on the RAM mount, and it's held there pretty well.

Another note, you can have the touratech mount on a RAM arm...

For my use and budget the RAM was/is the way to go.

Killen · 03-30-2002, 03:55 AM

Who't the avatar? Looks like she could use a GPS mount.

fish · 03-30-2002, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by Killen
Who't the avatar? Looks like she could use a GPS mount.

Giant Pork Sausage?

Marc · 03-30-2002, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by eric blume
...When the going gets tough the Touratech mount is the only way to go, period...

Once again, Mr. Blume is absolutely correct. I agree 100%.

Marc

03-19-2002, 01:06 PM	#1
Dennis McFall ^OP n00b Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Mt Shasta, California Oddometer: 1	GPS mount Any advice on the best mount for Garmin III+? I would like to mount it on a KLR 650.

03-20-2002, 03:25 PM	#6
Guzz Gutless wonder Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Tempe AZ, USA Oddometer: 4,705	Holly Shitzu Batman!!! That TouraTech mount is really beafy!! In size and price! __________________ Change must come from a barrel of a gun. -- Mao Tse Tung When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny -- Thomas Jefferson

03-21-2002, 11:48 AM	#9
moon Space Cowboy Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 413	http://www.saeng.com/cockpit.htm __________________ Y2K R1150GS <font color="silver"> Losing your mind makes it harder to find.</font>

03-30-2002, 03:55 AM	#12
Killen Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Winona Minnesota Oddometer: 892	sparky Who't the avatar? Looks like she could use a GPS mount.

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03-19-2002, 04:20 PM	#3
stevenknapp Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Grayslake, IL, USA Oddometer: 1,221	Why use a flat plate and velcro? The RAM GPSIII mount is pretty good, even has a hole for the Garmin thumbscrew. Only issue I've had is that dirt builds up in the mount, and vibes cause that dirt to scuff the case a bit. Boo hoo.

03-20-2002, 01:58 PM	#5
Logan Adventurer Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Iowa, USA Oddometer: 17	check out www.cycoactive.com for the touratech mount for the gps II, III, III+ and V. I have the MvG mount that i use on a r80gs and ktm adventure--have been very impressed with it and like the idea of better vibration dampening

03-21-2002, 10:23 AM	#7
Logan Adventurer Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Iowa, USA Oddometer: 17	Ya gits what ya pay for

03-21-2002, 10:56 AM	#8
Sparky . Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Berkeley Oddometer: 376	M.A.P. Engineering has some decent units for crossbar and handlebar mounting. I've seen them and they are nicely made. I had excellent experience with Jim (Mr. M.A.P.) when I bought several items from him a few years ago. Here's one, in place on an Adventurous-looking machine: The web site features some photos with dirty bikes, too: http://www.map-engineering.com/photos.htm and http://www.map-engineering.com/morephotos.htm - S

03-21-2002, 01:25 PM	#11
stevenknapp Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Grayslake, IL, USA Oddometer: 1,221	I'm not claiming it to be vibe proof, but I've got my power cord zip tied to some little eyelet on the RAM mount, and it's held there pretty well. Another note, you can have the touratech mount on a RAM arm... For my use and budget the RAM was/is the way to go.