GPS ADVICE

flightdoc · 02-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Hey gang,

Happy new year!! Haven't been here for almost a month. Hope 2009 is a great year for us all.
I received a Garmin Nuvi 765 unit for Xmas. I know it isn't the water tight unit many of you have for the bike but was wondering what you do to keep them water safe and good mounting ideas/info too.

thanks

Vin

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nomad561 · 02-13-2009, 01:13 PM

I have the Nuvi 680 and just put it in the saddlebag when it starts to rain.
As far as a mount,Ram Mounts are the best I know of.
I also wired in a power outlet and mounted it to a windshield screw next to the GPS.
You are really going to enjoy GPS on your bike.

flightdoc · 02-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks. I enjoy it in the car now.

radco · 02-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Doc,, a quick way to waterproof is a Plastic sandwich bag... Now pretty but works,, Ram Mounts are some of the best out there...and they make a waterproof box for the GPS,,

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/

http://gpsinformation.net/
GPS ctiy has some good eals,,Rich

http://www8.garmin.com/vehicles/

Look into the lifetime updates,,
http://www.gpscity.com/cp?&s=00001&c...U&it=gccnusalt

dkdixie · 02-13-2009, 04:13 PM

Check out the RAM Aqua mounts. Will enclosed your 765 in waterproof case

flightdoc · 02-14-2009, 08:00 AM

thanks

BandC · 02-14-2009, 05:19 PM

I have an additional question to ask on this subject if you all don't mind. I also just got a GPS that I am going to try on the Nomad soon with a RAM Mount and cig lighter outlet for power. My question is, is it better to mount the unit on the left or right handlebar (and outlet left or right side of windshield)or just personal preference? I have a Fire & Steel tach so it can't go in the middle. And also how long of an arm would be best on the RAM Mount? Your opinions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Bruce

radco · 02-14-2009, 05:27 PM

IMO The GPS to the left.. and power outlet to the right... Works for me :)..

dandolfn · 02-14-2009, 09:47 PM

Here's how I did mine.

BandC · 02-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the input guys, very much appreciated!!
Bruce

flightdoc · 02-16-2009, 11:29 AM

yeh...much appreciate from me too. very helpful

dkdixie · 02-17-2009, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandC

I have an additional question to ask on this subject if you all don't mind. I also just got a GPS that I am going to try on the Nomad soon with a RAM Mount and cig lighter outlet for power. My question is, is it better to mount the unit on the left or right handlebar (and outlet left or right side of windshield)or just personal preference? I have a Fire & Steel tach so it can't go in the middle. And also how long of an arm would be best on the RAM Mount? Your opinions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Bruce

Mounted mine on the left side, after the first bar bend on the up slope, using RAM mount with 3" ext.
Works great.

**wanderer** · 02-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandC

I have an additional question to ask on this subject if you all don't mind. I also just got a GPS that I am going to try on the Nomad soon with a RAM Mount and cig lighter outlet for power. My question is, is it better to mount the unit on the left or right handlebar (and outlet left or right side of windshield)or just personal preference? I have a Fire & Steel tach so it can't go in the middle. And also how long of an arm would be best on the RAM Mount? Your opinions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Bruce

I have a tach too, and I used a 5" extension on my Ram Mount. This allows me to position my Zumo 450 directly over the tach. This makes it very easy to see without taking my eyes off the road.

BandC · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

Thanks dk & wanderer! Wanderer, do you get much vibration with the 5" extension?

**taranis** · 02-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Another tid-bit:

I have the Garmin 260w and bought the Ram mount. I decided to go with the clutch/brake reservoir mount here: http://products.ram-mount.com/rammou...r=RAM-B-309-1U

If you go through the wizard on RAM's website, these are not compatible with our Nomads. The ball on the top is too close to the mirror arm and won't fit. I ended up cutting off the bottom piece of the above mounth and turning it right about 30 degrees to make it work. It has worked very well over the last few months.

I have mine mounted on the left clutch. Great for when you're rolling along and need to find gas/food/lodging without having to lean forward.

I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a Marine-grade 12v socket and wired it into the headlight bucket. The socket has a spring-loaded cap that keeps out moisture. I have it mounted next to the left riser with a couple of zip-ties. Good clean install.

The arm and cradle were those spec'd for the GPS.

02-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	GPS ADVICE Hey gang, Happy new year!! Haven't been here for almost a month. Hope 2009 is a great year for us all. I received a Garmin Nuvi 765 unit for Xmas. I know it isn't the water tight unit many of you have for the bike but was wondering what you do to keep them water safe and good mounting ideas/info too. thanks Vin ??? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-13-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	GPS ADVICE I have the Nuvi 680 and just put it in the saddlebag when it starts to rain. As far as a mount,Ram Mounts are the best I know of. I also wired in a power outlet and mounted it to a windshield screw next to the GPS. You are really going to enjoy GPS on your bike.
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02-13-2009, 01:22 PM	#3
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	GPS ADVICE Thanks. I enjoy it in the car now.
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02-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	GPS ADVICE Doc,, a quick way to waterproof is a Plastic sandwich bag... Now pretty but works,, Ram Mounts are some of the best out there...and they make a waterproof box for the GPS,, http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ http://gpsinformation.net/ GPS ctiy has some good eals,,Rich http://www8.garmin.com/vehicles/ Look into the lifetime updates,, http://www.gpscity.com/cp?&s=00001&c...U&it=gccnusalt __________________
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02-13-2009, 04:13 PM	#5
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	GPS ADVICE Check out the RAM Aqua mounts. Will enclosed your 765 in waterproof case __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2009, 08:00 AM	#6
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	GPS ADVICE thanks
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02-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#7
BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	GPS ADVICE I have an additional question to ask on this subject if you all don't mind. I also just got a GPS that I am going to try on the Nomad soon with a RAM Mount and cig lighter outlet for power. My question is, is it better to mount the unit on the left or right handlebar (and outlet left or right side of windshield)or just personal preference? I have a Fire & Steel tach so it can't go in the middle. And also how long of an arm would be best on the RAM Mount? Your opinions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Bruce __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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02-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	GPS ADVICE IMO The GPS to the left.. and power outlet to the right... Works for me :).. __________________
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02-14-2009, 09:47 PM	#9
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	GPS ADVICE Here's how I did mine. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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02-14-2009, 10:35 PM	#10
BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	GPS ADVICE Thanks for the input guys, very much appreciated!! Bruce __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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02-16-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	GPS ADVICE yeh...much appreciate from me too. very helpful
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02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#14
BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	GPS ADVICE Thanks dk & wanderer! Wanderer, do you get much vibration with the 5" extension? __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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02-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#15
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	GPS ADVICE Another tid-bit: I have the Garmin 260w and bought the Ram mount. I decided to go with the clutch/brake reservoir mount here: http://products.ram-mount.com/rammou...r=RAM-B-309-1U If you go through the wizard on RAM's website, these are not compatible with our Nomads. The ball on the top is too close to the mirror arm and won't fit. I ended up cutting off the bottom piece of the above mounth and turning it right about 30 degrees to make it work. It has worked very well over the last few months. I have mine mounted on the left clutch. Great for when you're rolling along and need to find gas/food/lodging without having to lean forward. I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a Marine-grade 12v socket and wired it into the headlight bucket. The socket has a spring-loaded cap that keeps out moisture. I have it mounted next to the left riser with a couple of zip-ties. Good clean install. The arm and cradle were those spec'd for the GPS. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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