Motorcycle installs

But don't have a login.

Daniel

Same here, can't see without a login, and I'm not about to go register.

Sorry, now I see the problem. Let's try this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/bcokone/GPS#
This is installed with the Techmount stem mount.
Also hard wired a 12v, circled but not plugged in.

Hmmmm... not sure how this fits here... but, nice work.

How's the vibration? I know sometimes you can't even see in the mirrors due to the vibration; how's it trying to read the gps screen? Have you tried an ear piece? Is there motor buzzing from the interference?

No problems seeing the screen and this bike revs to 16k. This model doesn't have the bluetooth.

Nice looking mount job on the bike. I have a 260W and was thinking about mounting it on my Harley. But, I think the vibration would be to much for it.

Nicko -- we have an 2003 HD EGC and use our 260 on it. We bought a leather magnetic mount tank bag to mount the GPS unit in. The bag has a top pouch with a clear panel that fits perfect and we can work the touch panel with gloves on. I put a folded facecloth under the 260 which helps absorb almost all of the vibration and helps hold the display against the plastic window area. Added a 12 VDC adapter to the accessory switch (HD built-in) and all works well. The EGC had cig lighter in faring but adapter would hit when turning to the left.

Only real complaint -- can't always see display very well in sun light and (of course) can't hear any voice commands

For the information. Is the tank bag one of the full size bags like a back pack with a small pouch in it?

This past weekend I brought along my nuvi 660 while traveling in the "driftless area" of Southern Wisconsin (area not flattened by the last NorthAm glacier).

I simply hooked the vinyl pouch's loop handle around the ignition key. (this was a third party pouch)

This was just a test. Vibration was much less than I anticipated (but who is to say how much vibration is harmful to the device?). I could hear "Jill", but couldn't make out the words while at speed (a quick glance at the screen was sufficient to figure out what was going on). My gloved fingers easily controlled the touchscreen (perforated leather summer gloves).

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Here's my concern about having a mount: It seems to me a mount exaggerates the vibration transmitted to the GPSr. Like the top floors of a building shake more in an earthquake than the bottom floor. Or, when waving a wooden ruler, the far end of the ruler moves more than the part of the ruler in your hand.

Maybe there's more to it than I've been thinking.

At any rate, it seems to me there's less vibration while the GPSr is resting on the tank than hooked up to the handlebars.

Just some thoughts. YMMV.

Thanks.

GregPaul

Nicko -- I'm not promoting this site, but you can see a picture of the bag we use at the following web site

http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Magnetic_Leather_Motorcycle_Tank_B...

Hope this helps!

I run the Zumo - a motorcycle specific model that comes with the handlebar mount and one for int he car. Been very happy with it - waterproof, vibration resistant, bluetooth, MP3 etc etc. Been very happy with it for the last 1 1/2years. Unless you use the tank bag as suggested by others (where you have some protection), I would be concerned about the elements with a model not specifically designed for a bike...

From my experience, vibration is not much of an issue. The screen is completely readable and the touch screen operates just fine with a gloved hand. I understand others concerns, and a complete motorcycle friendly Zumo is nice but very pricey in comparison. These devices are somewhat disposable as technology marches on. I can buy 3 Nuvis for a Zumo and in a few years, I'm sure I'll want a bigger/better/faster/more.

bokone -- we agree 100 percent about disposable technology. That's why we went with a reasonably priced 260, gave it some protection it in the tank bag (not 100 percent rain proof), isolated it from shock with padding....and just use it. Already have over 1500 miles throughout Alaska and Canada with lots of rain and rough roads with no problems to date. Not sure I like the looks of the Zumo mount so this seems to ge a good compromise for us. Just my 2 cents worth

that use Nuvi's on their bikes with no problems. Most are handlebar mounted and they just carry a ziplock bag to slip over them in case of rain. Works just fine.

It looks great, just remember Nuvi's are not water resistant or proof.

Bob

But I echo other riders concerns. I'd hate to have mine ruined by rain or another natural disaster. I ride, and my 'wing came with the Garmin-based navigation system. No worries about riding in the weather. Also - no worry if I hit a puddle 'cause it's all made for it.

Have you looked at the Zumo's?

I use the map pocket on the tank bag for my 680. I have a handlebar mount for my old Magellan Explorist, it has been to Sturgis and back a few times with no problems.

i use a ram mount on my honda vtx 1300 its a handle bar mount and works great on my c 330.

Thanks again for the info on the tank bag. I'll try to find something like it here locally.

Nick

I use my 660 on my GoldWing with a rod mount (between the bars) and a holder that attaches to the rod. Powered with USB power cord from a receptacle in one of the pockets. If anyone is interested let me me know and I can post more specific info.

Works great as Nuvi is centered between the bars and doesn't block any of the other GoldWing instrumentation.

I'd love to know where you found the mount for it. I have a 260W and would like to use it on the bike.

http://www.techmounts.com/

http://www.ram-mount.com/

You will want a cradle something like this to hold it securely.
http://products.ram-mount.com/rammount/productdetail.aspx?pa...

Excellent, thank you.

hello to all. I'm new to this forumn and also new
to the gps concept.
I have a nuvi 760 on order and plan to use in my car and on my harley. I could use my bar mount on the harley but routing ear-plugs seems like a real
problem. the 760 reportedly has weak voice
so how do you guys monitor the gps without being
able to hear the thing??

thanks
Don

http://www.flickr.com/groups/garminzumo/

I actually check the "mute" box. I mostly use the gps to "get lost" and find routes that I don't normally take/scenic non-highway roads. In these cases the roads don't occur too frequently and there is plenty of time to glance at just the display for the next turn.

sounds like fun. ha ha.
thanks for the reply.

looks cool what about the weather