Guest sparkyd31 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Hi guys, The wife bought me a GPS for our new car.It's the Garmin Nuvi 200.I would love to mount this on my bike seeing I get lost easy when I'm exploring the roads by myself without buddies.Can someone guide me to what I need to buy that will work real nice mounting this brand and model GPS to my VFR. Thanks,Sparkyd31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Hi guys, The wife bought me a GPS for our new car.It's the Garmin Nuvi 200.I would love to mount this on my bike seeing I get lost easy when I'm exploring the roads by myself without buddies.Can someone guide me to what I need to buy that will work real nice mounting this brand and model GPS to my VFR. Thanks,Sparkyd31 Go to Ram mount they have the best mounting kits. Congrats on the gift! Riding with a GPS (for me at least) makes it more fun to go exploring! I always make it home now LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ECX585 Posted December 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2008 A GPS??? NICE!! All I got was this lump of coal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcompson Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I love my Garmins! Hey if its good enough for the military, its good enough for me. As for mounts, get a RAM mount from GPSCITY.com. They have the best prices and selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BIGRHINO Posted December 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2008 You can buy it straight from RAM but I already had this saved. http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=RAM-NUV2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Go to gpscity.com and get these: Qty Item Price Amount 1 RAM Mount Short Length Dual 1.0 inch Socket Arm (Model: RAM-B-201U-A) $8.98 $8.98 1 RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 2xx Series Cradle (Model: RAM-HOL-GA24U) $8.19 $8.19 1 RAM Mount Plastic Diamond Base with 1'' dia Ball (Model: RAP-B-238U) $4.72 $4.72 1 RAM Mount Motorcycle Handle Base with Double 1'' Ball (Model: RAM-B-309-6U) $12.48 $12.48 The last item can be substituted for the mount of your choice -- that one screws into the brake or clutch cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer solohvs Posted December 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2008 I bought a "reconditioned" GPS really cheap on Ebay at first. Technology is changing so fast I figured I'd get a beginner unit and move my way up later. On my very first ride I pulled out the GPS because I was in a unfamiliar town and I couldn't find my hotel. In just a few moments ( FIND) I had a route to the hotel loading and I was on my way. That first experience was a huge success. I was hooked! The RAM mounts are great. I've seen a load of them - and there is a great variety of mounts to choose from. CycleGadgets seems to have most of everything you'll need. I hard wired my GPS to the bike and added a fuse block while I was at it. It all worked out great and operates just the way it's supposed to. A personal comment - I almost LOST the unit one day when I failed to lock it into the mount. I double check things now and I might even add a little leash as a back up. I also take the GPS in with me when I walk away from the bike. I have a proximity alarm (Scorpio) that works great, but I still take my tank bag and stuff with me. Once you have the mount taken care of you'll enjoy the thought of getting completely LOST on back roads out in the middle of no where - press the button and your route back will be up on the screen in seconds. I guess the hardest part of this whole thing is matching the GPS unit to the MAPS that are available to my MAC computer. You PC guys have it made. The Macintosh route is a little more complicated and I have not spent much money on software yet. The possibilities are endless. It's very cool. I guess I better find out how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer navyhelodrvr Posted December 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2008 Just use the suction cup and suction it to the Speedo sight window. Costs no money, you can do it right now and your Nuvi displays speed so you don't need the speedo anyway. Cycling on a budget...Congrats. Otherwise get a Ram Mount as previously mentioned. Now go get lost so you can find your way home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 That is awesome I got the very same one for Christmas too!!!!! Now for mounting, I like the cost effective suction cup to the spedo but what other suggestions do you all have? Can I see some pics too please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgin Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Awesome! I'm planning on getting myself a Zumo 550 GPS for myself for christmas this year. No G/F for the first time in 7 years = more farkles. :fing02: I'm excited about getting one also. Been wanting one for a while, and finally decided the Zumo was the way to go for myself. Hopefully I'll be able to get it in the next month or so. That will give me plenty of time to plan out trips for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer veefer02 Posted December 26, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 26, 2008 RAM mounts are THE way to go and the folks at www.CycleGadgets.com are VERY knowledgeable and friendly. I used to visit their shop back when they were in Northern Indiana. Remember that your Nuvi is NOT waterproof. :fing02: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted December 26, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hi guys, The wife bought me a GPS for our new car.It's the Garmin Nuvi 200.I would love to mount this on my bike seeing I get lost easy when I'm exploring the roads by myself without buddies.Can someone guide me to what I need to buy that will work real nice mounting this brand and model GPS to my VFR. Thanks,Sparkyd31 Hey Sparky, I lucked out too. My brother-in-law got a new caddi with GPS built in. He's giving me his add-on instument for my car and bike. Let me know what you do for mounting. Ain't Christmas great!!!!! wrestler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JayWalker Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 My wife bought me a GPS for Christmas too. I got the Magellan Crossover. It's water proof and about half the price of the Zumo. I spent another $70 or so on Ram Mount and hardwire. Haven't had time to install yet, but can't wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ECX585 Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 What is this getting LOST crap??? We're men..........we don't get lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I use the tech mount for mine, seems to work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cpkelly Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 http://www.techmounts.com/products/index.p...p;x=62&y=12 http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4444/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 Awesome! I'm planning on getting myself a Zumo 550 GPS for myself for christmas this year. No G/F for the first time in 7 years = more farkles. :goofy: I'm excited about getting one also. Been wanting one for a while, and finally decided the Zumo was the way to go for myself. Hopefully I'll be able to get it in the next month or so. That will give me plenty of time to plan out trips for this year. I got my Zumo two years ago on XMAS. What a Santa!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Alien VFR Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 Just use the suction cup and suction it to the Speedo sight window. No offense, but I personally wouldn't recommend this method. In theory it works well, but from personal experience, it's by no means foolproof. I tried this while I toured Florida two years ago, and at one point the suction cup failed and the unit fell. Luckily for me the gps (suction cup mount attached) fell into and got caught in the fairing under the handlebar. I'll soon be ordering a bar mount system, but for the last few years I've done it like this. I figure if I'm far enough from home to get lost, chances are I'll have my tankbag with me anyway. it's very easy to use the touchscreen through the map pocket window of the tankbag. Since the photos, I have upgraded to a Nuvi 350 which has a headphone port and mp3 player. Congrats on your new toy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 THAT'S nice, but remember that Magellan circumnavigated ( well, his boat did) the world without GPS, and a good VFR rider i know here went off the road with significant damage while looking at his screen..... HELL, it's OK to get "lost" sometimes, and all great world explorers were "lost" when they made their new discoveries. IMG_0197.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ECX585 Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 THAT'S nice, but remember that Magellan circumnavigated ( well, his boat did) the world without GPS, and a good VFR rider i know went off the road while looking at his screen.....HELL, it's OK to get "lost" sometimes. IMG_0197.jpg That's one UGLY freakin' squirrel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 What is this getting LOST crap??? We're men..........we don't get lost! LOST? who's lost? I'm not lost...at least in my mind, anyway. Er, unless I'm trying to get to Houghton. Where is that damn GPS? :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 Based on my experience, I would say Magellan would have liked a GPS under the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BrittC Posted December 27, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2008 Since I spend time figuring out how I wanted to mount my GPS and which specific parts would be required, I thought I'd share my setup with you. I have a Garmin Nuvi 200, which is the cheapest of the Nuvi's (mine was $140 at Target in early 2008). No it's not waterproof, and no you can't create custom routes, but it does a nice job at navigating when you consider how cheap it is. Plus it was a gift, so I'm going to stick with it! After reading various discussions I decided I wanted to go with a tank mount system. Some research along with a helpful reply here on the forum, led me to purchase the following parts from GPSCITY: 1. RAM Mount Zinc U-Bolt Rail Base with Standard Arm Diamond Assembly P/N: RAM-B-149ZU SKU: RAMB149Z QTY: 1 PRICE EACH: $25.95 ITEM TOTAL: $25.95 2. RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 2xx Series Cradle P/N: RAM-HOL-GA24U SKU: RAMHOLGA24 QTY: 1 PRICE EACH: $8.19 ITEM TOTAL: $8.19 The U-Bolt Rail Base fits the tank mounting hole pattern, and I simply threw the 2 U-bolts from the kit in a drawer since they're not needed. The installation was a snap, although the tank mounting bolts could stand to be slightly longer. I don't feel like they threaded very far before being tight. I will probably look for longer bolts at some point. On to the pics: If I had one nit to pick, I would pick on the very slightly disappointing level of finish on the RAM Mount parts. There were some ugly mold lines that I had to clean up with a razor blade. Also, some of the black finish where the ball meets the part did not cover very well. But once it's installed, it is completely hidden from view. I really like how it worked out. The mount is extremely versatile and has a very wide range of adjustment. For $180 total, I can't complain about my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyA Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I just about have the same set-up as you got. I'm using a nuvi 260W. The battery is good for about 2 1/2 hrs with a full charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 BrittC, do you happen to know if the parts you listed will also work on a 6th gen? I just got a Nuvi 200 and want to get a tank mount for it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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