gps mount

dpfam · 10-20-2012, 10:37 PM

Looking for a cheap way to mount my GPS to the handlebars. Anybody got any suggestions?

**Cajunrider** · 10-20-2012, 11:02 PM

I use a Ram Mount. Steady and fully adjustable. Not the cheapest route but the most dependable IMO.

Blueraven · 10-20-2012, 11:03 PM

For me, it was only $25 for the Ram Mount. Cheap in my books

**wolfmil042370** · 10-20-2012, 11:39 PM

+1 on the ram mount very secure, but not the cheapest

Bud2rat · 10-21-2012, 07:24 AM

I ordered my mount from e-bay. It was a cheap mount for the Tom-Tom. It works very well and is mounted low next to the risers. It works good. No problems.

Ghost · 10-21-2012, 08:15 AM

I've used the same Ram mount for 4 years. I got lucky. The same mount holds my Sunpass. That's a toll pass in case you didn't know. I think that's a pretty good return on investment.

fish · 10-21-2012, 08:25 AM

duct tape

ram mount +1. don't rely on the suction cup mount

landman · 10-21-2012, 09:15 AM

i use the ram mount that mounts under the mirror stem.

moloprintz · 10-21-2012, 09:51 AM

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
http://www.rammount.com/nationalprod...8/Default.aspx
I use these for GPS and cell phone(weather radar).

**jlreeves** · 10-21-2012, 12:09 PM

You dont want to cheap out on this, go for the RAM. I mount a GPS and have a camera mount on my bike. Used them for years on my fire trucks also for mounting MDTs, etc. Very rugged.

smokey · 10-21-2012, 02:05 PM

What everyone else says, I use ram mounts for both the boat and the bike, never had a gps, camera or anything come loose yet, and when you want to take it off for security, less than a minute. Or you can get the locking mount like I have.

Vulcanrider03 · 10-21-2012, 06:10 PM

I echo Smokey post ram mount is the way to go

**jjg3** · 10-22-2012, 07:02 AM

Generally, RAM makes relatively inexpensive mounts to mount a wide range of stuff to bike bars. That's why so many people use them. What kind of gps you trying to mount?

tjhfwtx · 10-22-2012, 12:37 PM

I also decided to go with Ram. Ordered it last night. I am hoping to mount it down low, center, on the 4" arm. It should be here in a couple of days.

napom · 10-22-2012, 04:05 PM

I went with one of these - Under 15 Bucks and works great - I leave the mount on between the risers and snap the GPS in place when I need it . . . Simple and inexpensive . . .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-C...item2a1ee72c16

10-20-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I use a Ram Mount. Steady and fully adjustable. Not the cheapest route but the most dependable IMO. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	For me, it was only $25 for the Ram Mount. Cheap in my books __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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10-20-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
wolfmil042370 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 108	+1 on the ram mount very secure, but not the cheapest __________________ Robert Miller VBA # 02007 VROC # 34707 1999 Vulcan Nomad 1500 Green/Green Vance & Hines Dual Bagger
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10-21-2012, 07:24 AM	#5
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I ordered my mount from e-bay. It was a cheap mount for the Tom-Tom. It works very well and is mounted low next to the risers. It works good. No problems. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-21-2012, 08:15 AM	#6
Ghost Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bayonet Point, Florida Posts: 24	I've used the same Ram mount for 4 years. I got lucky. The same mount holds my Sunpass. That's a toll pass in case you didn't know. I think that's a pretty good return on investment.
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10-21-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	duct tape ram mount +1. don't rely on the suction cup mount __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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10-21-2012, 09:15 AM	#8
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	i use the ram mount that mounts under the mirror stem. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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10-21-2012, 09:51 AM	#9
moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx http://www.rammount.com/nationalprod...8/Default.aspx I use these for GPS and cell phone(weather radar).
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10-21-2012, 12:09 PM	#10
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	You dont want to cheap out on this, go for the RAM. I mount a GPS and have a camera mount on my bike. Used them for years on my fire trucks also for mounting MDTs, etc. Very rugged. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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10-21-2012, 02:05 PM	#11
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	What everyone else says, I use ram mounts for both the boat and the bike, never had a gps, camera or anything come loose yet, and when you want to take it off for security, less than a minute. Or you can get the locking mount like I have. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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10-21-2012, 06:10 PM	#12
Vulcanrider03 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockland,ont Posts: 519	I echo Smokey post ram mount is the way to go __________________ Lukster National CVFR SAA Rockland,Ont Nomad 2010 Voyager trunk Alleycat intake / YVANIZE ECU, Freedom performance 2 into 1 Kuryaken grip with Throttle mod lost of chrome add on Sound digital 1200.4 2 ohm 6 x 9 MPX 690 Hertz in custom fairing 6.5 hcx hertz speakers in hard bags 6.5 MPX hertz in pods
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10-22-2012, 07:02 AM	#13
jjg3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 94	Generally, RAM makes relatively inexpensive mounts to mount a wide range of stuff to bike bars. That's why so many people use them. What kind of gps you trying to mount? __________________ moto photos
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10-22-2012, 12:37 PM	#14
tjhfwtx Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 5	I also decided to go with Ram. Ordered it last night. I am hoping to mount it down low, center, on the 4" arm. It should be here in a couple of days.
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10-22-2012, 04:05 PM	#15
napom Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: VA Posts: 566	I went with one of these - Under 15 Bucks and works great - I leave the mount on between the risers and snap the GPS in place when I need it . . . Simple and inexpensive . . . http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-C...item2a1ee72c16 __________________ 2011 Voyager ABS Thunder Air Kit Power Pro Cobra Tri-Ovals Wrapped Header Pipes Heat Deflectors (from ebay) CB/Rear Speakers Avon grips with Throttle Magic by RACNRAY Shiny Chrome stuff Michelin Commander IIs Kury T/S Mirrors Sagebrush Design tank bib w/pouch Russell Day Long Seat w/Backrest Lots of Miles and Many More Smiles! Blue Knights - Virginia II Ride With Pride
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