mtnxbiker Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hey everyone, I got a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx for christmas and am trying to figure out how I can mount it to my bike. Where do you guys attach yours? the tank? the handlebars or windscreen? I have looked at the mounts by Garmin and RAM, but i'm not sure which one to use, if any. Maybe I could make a custom mount? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted December 27, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hey everyone, I got a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx for christmas and am trying to figure out how I can mount it to my bike. Where do you guys attach yours? the tank? the handlebars or windscreen? I have looked at the mounts by Garmin and RAM, but i'm not sure which one to use, if any. Maybe I could make a custom mount? Thanks! I have shots of a tank and handlebar RAM mounts in my Tales of Zumo thread. I have a Zumo though. I like the Tank Mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted December 27, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2007 I still prefer the handlebar RAM mounts........ :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnxbiker Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 I like the RAM handlebar mount, the one in BonusVFR's pic. Seems like this is my best option, as it looks like I will be able to position the GPS fairly well and still be able to use my tank bag. The front tank bolt mount is interesting but I don't think I can do that on my 4tyh gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sportrider Posted December 27, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2007 FWIW, I'm with Bonus. I use a tank mount, then use a triple ball to attach my zumo and satellite radio. I like having everything in line of sight. :beer: 100_2804.jpg 100_2805.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I tried the handlebar RAM mount and the RAM mount that gets bolted down with the gas tank bolts. I much prefer the gas tank location with a 5" RAM arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hey everyone, I got a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx for christmas and am trying to figure out how I can mount it to my bike. Where do you guys attach yours? the tank? the handlebars or windscreen? I have looked at the mounts by Garmin and RAM, but i'm not sure which one to use, if any. Maybe I could make a custom mount? Thanks! http://www.ram-mount.com/motorcycle_mounts...hmotorcycle.htm I used a stem mount with a 3 inch arm. I have the same exact Garmin. I haven't tried it with a tank bag yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afennell Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I have the gas tank mount for my GPS and I love it. Easy to see and it is nice and symmetrical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Snafu Posted December 27, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2007 I mounted my TomTom to the tank bolts with a 5" RAM arm. My tank bag doesn't get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted December 27, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2007 I still prefer the handlebar RAM mounts........ :thumbsup: To tell the truth I go both ways................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Pretty much the same as some others shown above. I love Ram Mounts. "> "> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tharkun Posted December 28, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2007 I used RAM mount on all my bikes so far, except the RC45. The tank bag has a mount system..but I don't really like it. MRA_VFR.jpg GPSmount2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a mount for my Garmin attached to the tank bolts: Garmin c330 I only used the 3" arm and it still pokes up just above my tank bag. I swap that out for my video camera. I think a lot of what to choose depends on what you intend to use. My C330 is a pretty big GPS so it sticks over the Joe Rocket tank bag that I use. My video camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-M1 that is really tall. The 3" arm works for me. See what I'm sayin'? There's lots of variables that you kinda have to work through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Usually only after a few drinks! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Usually only after a few drinks! :P Did you mean to reply to my 2008 TMac post? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnxbiker Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 http://www.ram-mount.com/motorcycle_mounts...hmotorcycle.htmI used a stem mount with a 3 inch arm. I have the same exact Garmin. I haven't tried it with a tank bag yet. Thanks for the link. Do you use the fork stem mount or the threaded post? I'm assuming to use the threaded post you would need a special steering stem nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a map60c and I use the Ram mount for the triple tree with the short extention arm and I can see it over my tank bag with 2 fleece jacktes stuffed into it. I dont use the power adapter for the GPS just the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Joshvfr Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have a mount for my Garmin attached to the tank bolts: Garmin c330 I only used the 3" arm and it still pokes up just above my tank bag. I swap that out for my video camera. I think a lot of what to choose depends on what you intend to use. My C330 is a pretty big GPS so it sticks over the Joe Rocket tank bag that I use. My video camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-M1 that is really tall. The 3" arm works for me. See what I'm sayin'? There's lots of variables that you kinda have to work through. Where did you get the tank mount and where did you get the mount with the ball for the Streetpilot? I have the same GPS and haven't been able to find a RAM mount for it. Thanks, Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 Any RAM dealer has this Handlebar RAM mount.......take off the Ubolt and you are ready to go using the front bolts on the VFR tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Any RAM dealer has this Handlebar RAM mount.......take off the Ubolt and you are ready to go using the front bolts on the VFR tank. Josh, like he said. You'll also need an extension arm. I have the 3" one but a lot of others use the 5" arm. The 3" works for me as it doesn't block the guages and it sticks up just above my smallish tank bag. Here's the cradle you're looking for too: http://www.gpscity.com/search-c330/c=all It doesn't come with a power cord though. I have to take the one out of my car, remove the power cord (two little screws) and then put it on my motorcycle set up. Search around the website and you'll certainly come up with something. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Usually only after a few drinks! :P You beat me to it BR, I was going to say "very carefully and with all your safety gear on" :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 03vfrrider Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 To make it simple and cheap, buy the Garmin bicycle mount, get some PVC pipe, one piece turned down to fit into the steering tube (which you cut on the diagonal and use a long screw to create a stem mount – you know, like the old style bicycle stems), glue it to a 45 angle and a longer tube, then a 90 angle to make the “bar” onto which the Garmin mount is attached. I built one for my Etrex for about $4 and it also works for my Rino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 +1 for the tank bolt mount. Tremendously convenient and no issues when you turn the bars.. Jay I tried the handlebar RAM mount and the RAM mount that gets bolted down with the gas tank bolts. I much prefer the gas tank location with a 5" RAM arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I currently use the 'stock' left bar mount but I've bought the RAM hardware to try out the tank mount come spring. Garmin Zumo GPS mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I've got a Tom Tom One mounted on a 3" Ram Mount on the steering stem. Works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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