sblunden
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 |  Subject: Yet another GPS mount  Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:46 pm | |
| With all due respect to Dennis! We discussed his excellent mounting system via email and I decided to try to refit my standard RAM 1" bar mount to the new SilverWing. The dealer pointed out that the holes matched the female holes on the left brake/electronics housing almost exactly, so with a couple of M6 overlength screws, some washers and 10 minutes work I was in business. I think if I had an iPhone hanging out there I'd want it sheltered more, i.e. using Dennis's system but for my casual use and my Garmin Nuvi 265W (just replaced with a Nuvi 40LM today) I'm hoping this is a good solution.... Steve. Happy Holidays to all!
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JeffR_
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| | Subject: Re: Yet another GPS mount Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:38 pm | |
| Thanks for sharing. I had a set up just like that before I bought Dennis's mount. I like Dennis's better since it seems to keep the sun off my gps when I use it. I can also hear it better since it is behind the dash and screen too.
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honda_silver
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| | Subject: Re: Yet another GPS mount Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:25 pm | |
| | JeffR_ wrote: | | I like Dennis's better since it seems to keep the sun off my gps when I use it. |
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| JeffR_ wrote: | | I can also hear it better since it is behind the dash and screen too. |
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sblunden
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Age: 62
Location: Miami
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Registration date: 2011-12-17
| | Subject: Re: Yet another GPS mount Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:18 am | |
| Thanks...I agree with both of you. also, the unit is exposed and outside the windscreen and could be damaged in a squall, so I'd not recommend my setup for anything other than in town navigating where you can grab it and stash it at the next traffic signal, but it did only cost me $1.60. (and trust me, you do need a GPS in metropolitan Miami  . I probably will go with a better system after the first of the year myself. Cheers, Steve. |
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larryinseattle
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Registration date: 2010-03-31
| | Subject: Re: Yet another GPS mount Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:54 am | |
| I use a ram mount off of the brake handle bolts which is very similar to what you have done. No problem with it. I just did a 5,000 mile ride from Seattle to Mission Texas and back and had no problems with the gps mounted that way on my Goldwing. I have a Garmin 255W and it is not waterproof but it stood up to some pretty nasty weather conditions.
My electric coat, gloves and Frog Toggs kept me dry and warm. I just got back from this trip on the 22rd of December. |
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