pagenutt Posted July 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2009 I've been loooking @ a GPS and would like to have on. The ones for cycles are high $$. Anyone ever mount one that is not water proof,I would lik to use it in my vehicle too. I know I would be taking risk of it getting wet, but is the extra $$ worth it. My Venture has a cig plug right by where I would mount it, I know I would have to have a handle bar mount, but that could stay on bike all the time. Any in-put would help before I lay out $$ for one. Thanxs! Ride safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdeer0454 Posted July 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2009 I have a Garmin Nuvi 200...It was on sale at the Navy Exchange for 109.99. The suction mount works real good on the windshield of my 05 RSTD. I do use cheap zip ties to keep the wire on the handlebar (just incase the suction mount "unsticks" it will stay with the bike instead of becoming roadside litter) So far I haven't had any problems with the mount. The wire comes across the tank (make sure no tension when you turn the bars full left/right) under my left leg and plugs into the 12v adaptor njust under the seat. I built my own cheap sunshield but someone posted a link to some pro made ones that should work very well. I waterproofed the unit with a layer of Saran wrap and another zip tie. The plastic wrap doesn't interfer with the touch screen and removes easily when the weather turns good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairman Posted July 12, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 12, 2009 I put a sandwich bag over my when it rains. havent had a problem yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 12, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I just got a nuvi 260 and located a Ram Mount on ebay for $39.95 that works great on the bike. Edited July 13, 2009 by Skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyG Posted July 12, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2009 Look into the Garmin Nuvi 500 or 550, They are alot cheaper ( around $200) then the motorcycle units and are waterproof. Then get the ram mount. Actually Garmin sells the accessories to mount them on your bike too. I have a Garmin Streetpilot 2610 ( now discontinued ) but it works great. Mounted with a ram mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyG Posted July 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2009 I've been loooking @ a GPS and would like to have on. The ones for cycles are high $$. Anyone ever mount one that is not water proof,I would lik to use it in my vehicle too. I know I would be taking risk of it getting wet, but is the extra $$ worth it. My Venture has a cig plug right by where I would mount it, I know I would have to have a handle bar mount, but that could stay on bike all the time. Any in-put would help before I lay out $$ for one. Thanxs! Ride safe! I just wanted to add the ST2610 that I have isn't waterproof, I keep a ziplock bag handy in case it rains, but I was caught in the rain last weekend for a really good downpour and didn't have the space to even pull over to put rain gear on or cover the GPS and I had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted July 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2009 Try....http://www.RefurbDepot.com. great selection and prices....most if not all units are new in box not refurbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdeer0454 Posted July 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks Tom! Excellent site/prices! Never would have found that site without your link. Now to order a new GPS for the bike so I can put the Nuvi back in the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bar Posted July 13, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 13, 2009 Lovin' my Garmin 476 rated IPX7 so I had better not have any problems in the wet... Just got hte XM antenna to go with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted July 15, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks Tom! Excellent site/prices! Never would have found that site without your link. Now to order a new GPS for the bike so I can put the Nuvi back in the car! I have bought everything from gps's to vaccum cleaners from them...love the prices..Always satisfied with everything I've bought... No hassle shoping and quality stuff..Glad to help out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted July 15, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 15, 2009 I picked up a TomTom Rider 2 and really like it alot. I also bought the car windshield mount and moving it back and forth is super easy. Just detach from the MC and put in the Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted July 15, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 15, 2009 I have purchased 2 GPS from them and no trouble The first street pilot 340 then I bought a ram mount for it not water proof I just took it off in the rain now i have a Zumo 550 I would look to see if the you can purchase a mount and cradle for the motorcycle Before you buy the GPS http://www.buydig.com http://www.ram-mount.com/ Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 15, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 15, 2009 I think everyones hanging their hat on whether the unit is waterproof or not, but in my opinion.. not worth much.. the ability to see the screen in broad daylight is the big factor. Let's face it, there's not many places to tuck it away on an MC dash. I have two 'toys' and they do a very good job at showing me where I am.. even when I'm not, but let the sunlight hit either one and it's wash out time... Not much visual use at all. Unless the unit has bluetooth capibilities... then it'll at least tell you where you are even when your not. I tried my first one out on the way to Ft Collins in '07 and it was basically worthless when out on the slab. Around town it really helped finding the Dairy Queen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted July 15, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 15, 2009 I'll second Condor's remark that his GPS was useless on the way to Ft. Collins - heck - somehow his GPS unit thought Canada was Colorado - :rotf::rotf: only kidding, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted July 15, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 15, 2009 Hmmmmmmm. I have a TomTom that I mount on the right side of my screen with the suction cup and wrap the power lead around my bars and plug it in to the 12V outlet on the left side of the fairing. I've ridden through rain but find unless it's bucketing down I doesn't get wet enough to worry it. BTW - I use 2 pieces of gaffer tape across the suction cup and onto the screen - one above and one below the stem to make sure the damned things stays put. And it does. I find I can tap the screen with gloves on whilst riding by carefully using the seam of the tip of the little finger. I don't worry about the audio. I set the screen to 3D and it gives me a GREAT idea of bends coming up. My worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 15, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 15, 2009 I'll second Condor's remark that his GPS was useless on the way to Ft. Collins - heck - somehow his GPS unit thought Canada was Colorado - :rotf::rotf: only kidding, Jack. Yeah, but the scenery was awesome......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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