Guest V4MOGO Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just received my new Garmin Nuvi 360 from Amazon. $159 delivered. Now all I need is some warm weather so I can plan an exit strategy and head further south. Not waterproof but it does have bluetooth and a built in MP3 player. Ram mounts on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted February 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wow, I bought my 360 when they first came out for $650.00. What Ram mount are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfracer750 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I got mine as a X-mas gift in Dec 2007 and it was around $550 IIRC. Nice to see the price going down as technology becomes more commonplace. I'm using a RAM stem mount with a standard length extension and the Nuvi cradle. In hindsight, I would recommend getting the short extension. The medium one allows a little two much vibration, IMO. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 RAM-HOL-GA21U Holder for Garmin Nuvi 300 series $8.11 RAM-B-201C 5.25” arm $17.95 RAM-B-238U Adapter for Nuvi holder $5.46 RAM-B-231ZU Bar mount (use on front tank bolts) $11.18 These are the pieces I ordered. It will attatch to the two bolts at the front of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zx5go Posted March 17, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2009 RAM-HOL-GA21U Holder for Garmin Nuvi 300 series $8.11 RAM-B-201C 5.25” arm $17.95 RAM-B-238U Adapter for Nuvi holder $5.46 RAM-B-231ZU Bar mount (use on front tank bolts) $11.18 These are the pieces I ordered. It will attatch to the two bolts at the front of the tank. I just ordered a Nuvi 360 and the same RAM parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Flip998 Posted March 17, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2009 Here's the set up for my Nuvi 760. This is where I ordered the mounts from. http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=aqua+box+6 You can purchase the aqua box as a kit so you get the bike mount, arm, and ball mount for the aquabox, and the aquabox itself for much cheaper. I also ordered a shorter arm and fork stem mount for my 4th gen. I believe for the 6th gen guys in the kit it will have a bracket that you can use to mount on your forward tank mounting bolts, depending on which kit you buy. I am also using a hardwire kit, and this one works well...especially because the mini USB connection has a 90 degree bend in it. http://www.amazon.com/Gilsson-GUSB5V-B-Col...3293&sr=8-1 I am able to fit a chatterbox dongle(so I can use bluetooth for voice prompts and listen to MP3), all the cables, the transformer for the power supply, and the GPS itself all in the aquabox. The only cable that comes out is for the power supply and I used a mini plug. The male on the GPS side and female on bike side. Sorry I dont have any pics with the GPS mounted, I am downloading MP3's onto it at this very moment. Very easy set up, hope this helps out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zx5go Posted March 17, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2009 I didn't see the Aquabox kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zx5go Posted March 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :fing02: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted March 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :fing02: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! You also cannot upload routes to it from the PC, all must be done on the unit. I have a quest that I use for the bike, and a Nuvi 350 for the cages. When I go off roading, I usually bring both and use the Quest for the trail of breadcrumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zx5go Posted March 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :fing02: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! You also cannot upload routes to it from the PC, all must be done on the unit. I have a quest that I use for the bike, and a Nuvi 350 for the cages. When I go off roading, I usually bring both and use the Quest for the trail of breadcrumbs. Well, my impulse buying bug strikes again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted March 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2009 Sorry to hear. I just picked up a Zumo 450 for $370 from an online vendor. The price seems a bit steep but considering it came with everything needed to put it on my VFR in one package, it being weather/vibration resistant, etc I considered it worth it when the prices finally came down. There was a period of time though that I seriously though about the Nuvi line considering the price range. Looking at the ongoing post of Tales of Zumo I am glad I stuck it out. It was a tough choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :biggrin: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! You also cannot upload routes to it from the PC, all must be done on the unit. I have a quest that I use for the bike, and a Nuvi 350 for the cages. When I go off roading, I usually bring both and use the Quest for the trail of breadcrumbs. Does the Nuvi 760 have those capabilities? I am especially interested in being able to load maps from Google into the unit! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted March 30, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :biggrin: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! You also cannot upload routes to it from the PC, all must be done on the unit. I have a quest that I use for the bike, and a Nuvi 350 for the cages. When I go off roading, I usually bring both and use the Quest for the trail of breadcrumbs. Does the Nuvi 760 have those capabilities? I am especially interested in being able to load maps from Google into the unit! Thanks! I don't know for sure, but I don't think any of the Nuvi line are able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Peto Posted March 30, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2009 Arggghhh!! I didn't realize the Nuvi 360 doesn't have tracklog capability!!! :biggrin: Now I have a new GPS unit and it doesn't have the main functionality that I wanted. That is how I record my route and share with others, isn't it? I also intended to use this function to map the 4X4 trails that I frequent. Looks like I may have a very nearly new 360 for sale soon! You also cannot upload routes to it from the PC, all must be done on the unit. I have a quest that I use for the bike, and a Nuvi 350 for the cages. When I go off roading, I usually bring both and use the Quest for the trail of breadcrumbs. Does the Nuvi 760 have those capabilities? I am especially interested in being able to load maps from Google into the unit! Thanks! I don't know for sure, but I don't think any of the Nuvi line are able to. I think the Zumo line is what you want. They are for specifically motorcycles...water/fuel/vibration resistant. Easier to use with gloves. Tracklog. Mem cards. If I was to upgrade my streetpilot 2620, I would get one of the Zumo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Zumo is out of my price range. Way out! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Just wondering....don't you miss seeing your instrument panel with this big Nuvi GPS head unit pretty much in the way of everything. I guess you could use the GPS as your spedometer, but I'd think you'd want to monitor your other guages and wanrning light too. I'm thinking that an alternative mounting location for bigger GPS units like this Nuvi would be some kind of semi rigid mounting system that snaps on to a tank bag. Mounting it slightly back on a tank bag might maintain good site lines to the instrument panel and also better access to the ignition switch/key. Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Zumo is out of my price range. Way out! :dry: I know what you mean, I've been waiting and waiting and waiting......... I'll probably be old enough to drive a Harley by the time they're in my price range. Oops, didn't mean to insult old people with that Harley comment :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just wondering....don't you miss seeing your instrument panel with this big Nuvi GPS head unit pretty much in the way of everything. I guess you could use the GPS as your spedometer, but I'd think you'd want to monitor your other guages and wanrning light too.I'm thinking that an alternative mounting location for bigger GPS units like this Nuvi would be some kind of semi rigid mounting system that snaps on to a tank bag. Mounting it slightly back on a tank bag might maintain good site lines to the instrument panel and also better access to the ignition switch/key. Beck 95 VFR I have the Nuvi 750 and it doesn't block the dash at all. It really depends on where you mount it. Here's mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zx5go Posted March 31, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2009 Does the Nuvi 760 have those capabilities? I am especially interested in being able to load maps from Google into the unit!Thanks! The 760 does have tracklog but I'd go and read a couple of reviews because it still may not allow you to upload routes and tracklog may not be as smooth as with the Zumo models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just wondering....don't you miss seeing your instrument panel with this big Nuvi GPS head unit pretty much in the way of everything. I guess you could use the GPS as your spedometer, but I'd think you'd want to monitor your other guages and wanrning light too.I'm thinking that an alternative mounting location for bigger GPS units like this Nuvi would be some kind of semi rigid mounting system that snaps on to a tank bag. Mounting it slightly back on a tank bag might maintain good site lines to the instrument panel and also better access to the ignition switch/key. Beck 95 VFR I have the Nuvi 750 and it doesn't block the dash at all. It really depends on where you mount it. Here's mine: That's more like it! At least you can see your dash with your install. I guess there's room to do so afterall on the top triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Does the Nuvi 760 have those capabilities? I am especially interested in being able to load maps from Google into the unit!Thanks! The 760 does have tracklog but I'd go and read a couple of reviews because it still may not allow you to upload routes and tracklog may not be as smooth as with the Zumo models. The 750/760 both allow you to upload routes from Mapsource, that was the reason I got rid of my 350 was so I could use uploaded routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Just wondering....don't you miss seeing your instrument panel with this big Nuvi GPS head unit pretty much in the way of everything. I guess you could use the GPS as your spedometer, but I'd think you'd want to monitor your other guages and wanrning light too.I'm thinking that an alternative mounting location for bigger GPS units like this Nuvi would be some kind of semi rigid mounting system that snaps on to a tank bag. Mounting it slightly back on a tank bag might maintain good site lines to the instrument panel and also better access to the ignition switch/key. Beck 95 VFR I have the Nuvi 750 and it doesn't block the dash at all. It really depends on where you mount it. Here's mine: That's more like it! At least you can see your dash with your install. I guess there's room to do so afterall on the top triple. FWIW mine is bolted to the front tank bolts, not the triple tree, using a RAM mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted April 8, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 8, 2009 Just wondering....don't you miss seeing your instrument panel with this big Nuvi GPS head unit pretty much in the way of everything. I guess you could use the GPS as your spedometer, but I'd think you'd want to monitor your other guages and wanrning light too.I'm thinking that an alternative mounting location for bigger GPS units like this Nuvi would be some kind of semi rigid mounting system that snaps on to a tank bag. Mounting it slightly back on a tank bag might maintain good site lines to the instrument panel and also better access to the ignition switch/key. Beck 95 VFR I have the Nuvi 750 and it doesn't block the dash at all. It really depends on where you mount it. Here's mine: What length arm is that? 3" or 5"? I like the postioning on that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted April 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's the 3", I thought about the 5" but decided it would be too high and wouldn't look as good. This one works very well even when I have the tank bag on, unless it's full and then the taller stem would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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