Got a GPS on your F800GS Let's See it - Page 12

OZZY-GS · 08-28-2010, 03:17 AM

Sorry about the crap pic but its all I got.
The Twonav Aventura seems to be really good so far.
havn't given it a good test in the field yet but so far so good.

TowPro · 08-28-2010, 07:32 PM

One of the 3 bolts that comes with it is a perfect lenth for the F8 Handlebar mount clamp. The aluminum spacer seen below the ball fits the handlebar clamp perfect. RAM-B-367U. Under 12.00 shipped.

inmate-n00b · 11-07-2010, 07:22 PM

Hello!
Great thread!
I'm looking to buy a F800GS. Seeing how that will leave me broke, I want to reuse my Nuvi 550.

I used it for my sportbike using an 12v adapter. I like the idea of hard wiring it to the battery using the Garmin mounting cradle (link/pic below). The Nuvi 500/550 is pretty good, except it uses that dumb usb connector as the power source. WTF?

Anyone have problems with that thing wiggling loose on the street or offroad?
Can anyone comment on its waterproofness? It looks like the usb port is covered so that's a plus, especially over the holder that's made by RAM.

Where do you put the bare usb end of the cord when it's not plugged into the GPS? I'm just wondering where to store it during a normal week of commuting. Do you secure it under the fairing?

Thx!

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27931

inmate-n00b · 11-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_WTF

Hello!
Great thread!
I'm looking to buy a F800GS. Seeing how that will leave me broke, I want to reuse my Nuvi 550.

I used it for my sportbike using an 12v adapter. I like the idea of hard wiring it to the battery using the Garmin mounting cradle (link/pic below). The Nuvi 500/550 is pretty good, except it uses that dumb usb connector as the power source. WTF?

Anyone have problems with that thing wiggling loose on the street or offroad?
Can anyone comment on its waterproofness? It looks like the usb port is covered so that's a plus, especially over the holder that's made by RAM.

Where do you put the bare usb end of the cord when it's not plugged into the GPS? I'm just wondering where to store it during a normal week of commuting. Do you secure it under the fairing?

Thx!

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27931

Hmmm well to answer one of my own questions, it looks like there's a port to connect the "male" usb end into the cradle when the Garmin is out of the cradle mount. This should be reasonably resistant to rain, I hope.

digdesign · 11-08-2010, 03:05 PM

I have a 550 with the RAM mount. Never had a problem with it over rough terrain.

When I remove the nav from the cradle I tuck the cord under the mount with the opening of the connector facing down. When mounting the nav, if it has rained, I just blow a quick puff into the end of the connector to get any water out. I had also put a dab of di-electric grease in there for good measure. Been totally reliable for me.

inmate-n00b · 11-08-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digdesign

I have a 550 with the RAM mount. Never had a problem with it over rough terrain.

When I remove the nav from the cradle I tuck the cord under the mount with the opening of the connector facing down. When mounting the nav, if it has rained, I just blow a quick puff into the end of the connector to get any water out. I had also put a dab of di-electric grease in there for good measure. Been totally reliable for me.

Thx for your reply. I guess I'm being overly paranoid about water getting on the usb male connector. Using di-electric grease is a good idea.

whitham_wannabe · 11-08-2010, 03:14 PM

Here is my high tech mounting solution, after my Zumo took a crap. I needed a GPS for a solo sojourn in Baja after my friend Chris put himself out of action flipping his 1150 on top of his GPS V. Few zip ties, bit of gaffer tape and I'm rolling again.

Trout · 11-19-2010, 05:51 PM

A friend who has access to a water jet helped me cut a bracket I designed. More and better pictures coming.

soyanarchisto · 11-19-2010, 06:57 PM

there's a GPS in that picture?

Trout · 11-19-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soyanarchisto

there's a GPS in that picture?

I see your point. This should be a little better.

Still test fitting everything. Final piece will be cut from stainless and the shape will be a little different.

YeeHaa · 11-22-2010, 03:01 PM

Lion BR · 11-22-2010, 03:51 PM

That is a good location for the GPS - you don't need to look down to check on things. Excellent idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trout

A friend who has access to a water jet helped me cut a bracket I designed. More and better pictures coming.

Reefdog · 11-30-2010, 08:47 AM

this is my gps set up

toro618 · 11-30-2010, 09:12 AM

For those mounting their GPS not on the handlebar, how are the devices holding up to the abuse of non-suspended pounding offroad?

FredRydr · 11-30-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toro618

For those mounting their GPS not on the handlebar, how are the devices holding up to the abuse of non-suspended pounding offroad?

Um.... What part of the bike are you thinking of? The lower fork and the wheel are unsuspended, but I never thought of mounting a GPS down there.

Fred

08-28-2010, 03:17 AM	#166
OZZY-GS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Tarlee South Australia Oddometer: 194	Twonav Aventura Sorry about the crap pic but its all I got. The Twonav Aventura seems to be really good so far. havn't given it a good test in the field yet but so far so good. __________________ *"Never ride faster than your Guardian Angel can fly"* *Riding* BMW F800GSA

08-28-2010, 07:32 PM	#167
TowPro I want to ride Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Compass PA Oddometer: 1,762	One of the 3 bolts that comes with it is a perfect lenth for the F8 Handlebar mount clamp. The aluminum spacer seen below the ball fits the handlebar clamp perfect. RAM-B-367U. Under 12.00 shipped. __________________ 2010 F800GS Stone Road Touring bike!

11-08-2010, 03:05 PM	#170
digdesign Hack Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Oddometer: 151	I have a 550 with the RAM mount. Never had a problem with it over rough terrain. When I remove the nav from the cradle I tuck the cord under the mount with the opening of the connector facing down. When mounting the nav, if it has rained, I just blow a quick puff into the end of the connector to get any water out. I had also put a dab of di-electric grease in there for good measure. Been totally reliable for me. __________________ 2010 F800GS 2009 Buell XB12Scg FOR SALE 1990 E30M3 track rat

11-08-2010, 03:14 PM	#172
whitham_wannabe Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mukilteo, WA Oddometer: 801	Here is my high tech mounting solution, after my Zumo took a crap. I needed a GPS for a solo sojourn in Baja after my friend Chris put himself out of action flipping his 1150 on top of his GPS V. Few zip ties, bit of gaffer tape and I'm rolling again. __________________ From a WW1 RAF Flight Manual ... "If a crash at the home airfield is inevitable, try to hit something soft and, preferably, inexpensive" Travels With Bruce : More Travels With Bruce

11-19-2010, 05:51 PM	#173
Trout Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal (91356) Oddometer: 341	A friend who has access to a water jet helped me cut a bracket I designed. More and better pictures coming. __________________ If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. -Thoreau

11-07-2010, 07:22 PM	#168
inmate-n00b Ciao, Marco Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 1,006	Hello! Great thread! I'm looking to buy a F800GS. Seeing how that will leave me broke, I want to reuse my Nuvi 550. I used it for my sportbike using an 12v adapter. I like the idea of hard wiring it to the battery using the Garmin mounting cradle (link/pic below). The Nuvi 500/550 is pretty good, except it uses that dumb usb connector as the power source. WTF? Anyone have problems with that thing wiggling loose on the street or offroad? Can anyone comment on its waterproofness? It looks like the usb port is covered so that's a plus, especially over the holder that's made by RAM. Where do you put the bare usb end of the cord when it's not plugged into the GPS? I'm just wondering where to store it during a normal week of commuting. Do you secure it under the fairing? Thx! https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27931

11-19-2010, 06:57 PM	#174
soyanarchisto Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Oddometer: 2,327	there's a GPS in that picture?

11-22-2010, 03:01 PM	#176
YeeHaa Fang it!!!! Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Samford, BrisVegas, Qld, Orstraylia Oddometer: 458	__________________ Yee Haa ...it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

11-30-2010, 08:47 AM	#178
Reefdog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai UAE Oddometer: 339	this is my gps set up

11-30-2010, 09:12 AM	#179
toro618 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 761	For those mounting their GPS not on the handlebar, how are the devices holding up to the abuse of non-suspended pounding offroad?

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