Post Pix of GPS setup?

[Motavar]

Anyone able to post some pix on how they mounted their GPS to their spyder. Trying to get ideas on how you guys did your setup and if you selected a Motorcycle GPS (water proof etc) or did you stick with a traditional car GPS.

I'm guessing a cheap car GPS would be fine (1-$300) (as long as it's not raining) or does a Motorcycle GPS really make a difference when it comes to using gloves to select things.

EDIT: For GS/RS sorry


-Motavar

 

[GaryTheBadger]

RT or GS/RS?

 

[Lamonster]

 

[wyliec]

I use a Garmin 765T on a RAM mount with a quick release. It's mounted on the right hand side of the CHAD windshield where the wing nut bolt would be. Everyone has their own favorite/best location. No pics.

The 765T isn't a motorcycle gps.

 

[wyliec]

RT or GS/RS?

He has an 09 phantom.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

GS GPS mount

Here's a cheap GPS setup I use. I didn't have the funds after buying the Spyder for a M/C GPS so I use a Garmin NUVI 550 but this will work with most models.

I used a simple electrical conduit beam clamp from Home Depot and half of the stock window mounting.

 

[Motavar]

Ooh.. that is a pretty slick idea with the beam clamp. I would have never thought of that.
I may actually have a clamp like that in my garage. hmm I may give that a try and use a nuvi I have from another vehicle.

lamonster: what is that above your engine cut-off? Another GPS or trip computer?

 

[Lamonster]

Ooh.. that is a pretty slick idea with the beam clamp. I would have never thought of that.

lamonster: what is that above your engine cut-off? Another GPS or trip computer?

That was my XM

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Ooh.. that is a pretty slick idea with the beam clamp. I would have never thought of that.
I may actually have a clamp like that in my garage. hmm I may give that a try and use a nuvi I have from another vehicle.

lamonster: what is that above your engine cut-off? Another GPS or trip computer?

Thanks. I also clamp on to the tab for the instructions to give it more support.

 

[WackyDan]

I've been using a Garmin 1300T for well over a year and 11,000 miles. It has held up well. I have it mounted to my CHAD windshield bracket and that shields it from drizzle or short term sprinkles... For hard down pours, I carry a zip lock to rubber band over it.

I would like to get a ZUMO 665, but I can buy 3 or 4 car Garmins for that price, so if I burn one up once a year, I'm staying ahead of the game.

Note: Ram mount does make boxes that have a pliable plastic window that still allows you to touch and use a GPS and have rain protection...

 

[Motavar]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Motavar]

Picked up a metal bar from the hardware store and some bolts.
Bent the bar a bit, removed the back of the handlebar housing, and bolted the bar to the plastic housing. Took the GPS suction cup off. Drilled 2 holes and bolted the GPS bracket to the bar. Ran the wire to the trunk. Done Wind Tunnel tested at 107 MPH. Doesn't move at all.

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Power distribution block in the trunk

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Wired up to a 3-way lighter plug splitter thingy

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Metal bracket coming up. Painted it black.
The suction cup is bolted on for the GPS.
The FM traffic receiver which is built into the GPS power plug is zip-tied to the back of the metal bracket

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Front shot showing the two bolts in the suction cup

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[Motavar]

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[wyliec]

Looks like a clean job. But, I like to take the easy way out and use RAM mounts. Nice job though.