Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question

kenb · 08-27-2008, 10:36 PM

I will be getting a new to me Nomad next weekend. I would like to mount my Garmin legend GPS using the garmin mount 010-10267-00 to mount between the handlebar mounts. My question is: What is the distance between the handlebar mounts and will there be adequate room for the gps without interference during turning? Thanks!

cactusjack · 08-27-2008, 10:57 PM

Welcome to the Nomad Nation from the Grand Canyon State!

The handlebar mounts, or risers, have about a 2" space between them. They are kind of diamond-shaped, and I measured at the narrowest point. That's the stock Kawasaki risers, if aftermarket risers have been installed on your Nomad, it may be different.

moenko · 08-28-2008, 10:40 AM

You might be disappointed with the Garmin mounts, they usually do not do very well on vibrating motorcycles. If you have any problems, look for a matching "RAM", they are fully adjustable and about the toughest you can get for the application on hand.

nomad561 · 08-29-2008, 06:05 PM

I agree with moenko, look at "ram mounts" for your gps unit.

lonewolf · 08-30-2008, 08:21 AM

got my Ram mounts thru www.gpscity.com they work great no vibration and are very adjustable the cost for my garmin nuvi was $38.

nomad561 · 09-01-2008, 01:32 PM

GPScity is a great place to get parts.Other places I have used in the past are megagps.com and the gps store.(just in case anyone is looking for gps units or parts)

oldbikers · 09-01-2008, 01:46 PM

I have ram mounts mounted to a very heavy garmin2610 and have never had a problem

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kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question I will be getting a new to me Nomad next weekend. I would like to mount my Garmin legend GPS using the garmin mount 010-10267-00 to mount between the handlebar mounts. My question is: What is the distance between the handlebar mounts and will there be adequate room for the gps without interference during turning? Thanks! __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question Welcome to the Nomad Nation from the Grand Canyon State! The handlebar mounts, or risers, have about a 2" space between them. They are kind of diamond-shaped, and I measured at the narrowest point. That's the stock Kawasaki risers, if aftermarket risers have been installed on your Nomad, it may be different. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-28-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question You might be disappointed with the Garmin mounts, they usually do not do very well on vibrating motorcycles. If you have any problems, look for a matching "RAM", they are fully adjustable and about the toughest you can get for the application on hand.
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08-29-2008, 06:05 PM	#4
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question I agree with moenko, look at "ram mounts" for your gps unit.
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08-30-2008, 08:21 AM	#5
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question got my Ram mounts thru www.gpscity.com they work great no vibration and are very adjustable the cost for my garmin nuvi was $38. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-01-2008, 01:32 PM	#6
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question GPScity is a great place to get parts.Other places I have used in the past are megagps.com and the gps store.(just in case anyone is looking for gps units or parts)
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09-01-2008, 01:46 PM	#7
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Garmin Etrex GPS handle bar mount question I have ram mounts mounted to a very heavy garmin2610 and have never had a problem __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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