A "Low-Tech" GPS Mount

[Florida Ryder]

I already had a Garmin 255w GPS and chose a low-tech option to mount it to my Spyder. It consists of a Givi GPS Holder, a GPS sun shade, and a 12-volt extension cord from Radio Shack. Total cost = $100. It is weatherproof, easy to read (except with direct sunlight on it), glove-friendly, secured to the handlebars with long velcro straps on the Givi bag, and removable in 30 seconds. I power it from the 12-volt plug in the trunk. See the photos below.

 

[SpyderDen]

I like it.
PS: Owned and operated a Radio Shack store for over 25 years.

 

[harddrive]

I like it...good idea...:thumbup:

 

[manoman14]

Great Idea.:2thumbs: I love seeing people use things already available and some inginuity too come up with solutions.

 

[wyliec]

I use a sun shade and it does not really help much.

 

[Florida Ryder]

I use a sun shade and it does not really help much.

At first, I used a different sun shade and it made very little difference. This one is larger and is made of a flexible plastic, so it is firm. It is about 3 times larger than the previous shade I tried and really does help. Apparently, it is also used as a shade for small DVD players and laptop computers. Below are product photos and the site link:

http://www.compushade.com/viewarticle.php?page=49

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs: Nice work!

 

[Marker]

:2thumbs: Nice work!

:agree::clap:

 

[IWN2RYD]

Where did you buy the GIVI item? I found them for $61 + shipping and $65 free ship.. But I have never purchased from either company before...

 

[fispyder]

Nice job :thumbup:

 

[Florida Ryder]

GIVI GPS Holder

Where did you buy the GIVI item? I found them for $61 + shipping and $65 free ship.. But I have never purchased from either company before...

I bought the GIVI GPS Holder from HelmetHead Cycle.com for $65. Shipping was free and it arrived promptly with no problems. I have had it for a while, and the quality is very good. It is well-suited to the large handlebars of the Spyder, and it does not move around during a ride.

http://www.helmetheadcycle.com/product/9958/givi-s850-universal-gps-holder

 

[patIreland]

gps mount

My gps mount came from a tripod camera mount.I mounted it with a stainless nut onto the mirror its very secure and does not vibrate.i bought the waterproof case on ebay for 3 euros +p/p. The case can be removed in a couple seconds.cheap mod if u have any old or damaged tripod.

 

[SpyderRider]

:clap: Good work here! I am going to try it out! I have already sunk a bundle of money into my RT-S to get her where I want her! :2thumbs: