Wheelgunner
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OK, could be a silly question, but I have never had a GPS and am about to order one. Will the windshield suction cup mount work on a RT windshield?
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GPS Question
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eddieshep999
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It may do but with the road surfaces not being that good it could come come loose and would be damaged or may hit you or some other
road user
I would not like to trust my expensive Zumo 660 to a suction fixing only
I would use a much more secure fixing and there are many types available inc RAM Mounts
I understand you want to mount it in line of site try this thread
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?27123-Mounting-a-Zumo-up-high&highlight=zumo
This is for a Zumo GPS
Maybe if you also specify the GPS Model you are considering
I am sure many others will be able to provide some great advice
shiney side up
New member
Ram X Grip mount
I like the Ram X Grip handlebar mount. Available at Amazon and GPScity. I have 2 and they hold my Fastrack or GPS or phone very securely.
I like the Ram X Grip handlebar mount. Available at Amazon and GPScity. I have 2 and they hold my Fastrack or GPS or phone very securely.
MtlBen
New member
I would personally not trust a suction cup on a motorcycle, as if for whatever reason it comes loose, you might as well kiss it goodbye.
If you go with the suction cup, I would recommend you also attach it somewhere with a small rope or fishing line, to prevent it from falling if the "cup" ever looses its "suction".
Attached to the windshield arm, An "invisible" fishing line may just save the day.
...Ben...
If you go with the suction cup, I would recommend you also attach it somewhere with a small rope or fishing line, to prevent it from falling if the "cup" ever looses its "suction".
Attached to the windshield arm, An "invisible" fishing line may just save the day.
...Ben...
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
There are better mounting methods. Here's one. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?17876-Simple-RAM-Mount-for-the-RT A search of the site will reveal many more.
Phyxius
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
I don't want to drill holes so, when I need or want to use a GPS I use a GIVI s850 bag that I strap to the handle bars. It's waterproof and has an extra pocket for toll money, a phone, whatever. And, I can easily plug the GPS into the battery or I can swap it out for a cell phone or other GPS if needed.
http://www.giviusa.com/Accessories-for-bikes-scooters/Accessories/S850
Check around if you decide to get one, prices to vary. When I bought mine I found the best price on eBay.
http://www.giviusa.com/Accessories-for-bikes-scooters/Accessories/S850
Check around if you decide to get one, prices to vary. When I bought mine I found the best price on eBay.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Teddy agrees 100% with the others about NOT trusting just a suction cup mount
Don't do it unless you want to loose it :lecturef_smilie:
Spyders have a very short wheel base and that makes for a lot of bumps and jars while enjoying the road, but would play havoc on a suction cup mounted GPS. Even ours mounted with a Ram Mount still gets shaken pretty regularly, but absorbs the impacts well. As others have stated, there are better choices to go with. Good Luck
Don't do it unless you want to loose it :lecturef_smilie:
Spyders have a very short wheel base and that makes for a lot of bumps and jars while enjoying the road, but would play havoc on a suction cup mounted GPS. Even ours mounted with a Ram Mount still gets shaken pretty regularly, but absorbs the impacts well. As others have stated, there are better choices to go with. Good Luck
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