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Jan 17th, 2012, 6:26 pm
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Nuvi 500 Mount
So I am debating between the Zumo 220 and the Nuvi 500. (I don't listen to nav instructions, and the 220 doesn't do music anyway).
About $150 cheaper. What are you doing for your 500/550 mounts?The Zumo comes with a Ram mount, which I am familiar with, but for the Ducati, I am wondering if that would be best?
On my SE I will just use the tank bag and the car plug.
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Jan 17th, 2012, 6:49 pm
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Last edited by MTScott2; Jan 17th, 2012 at 6:54 pm.
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Jan 17th, 2012, 7:15 pm
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Take a look at the Navihalter mount... I have tried a couple of mount for my Zumo 665 and ended up with the this one after spending a bunch of money trying all the others. The Navihalter seems to work the best as it keep your head position look up and in front of you while a number of the other one force you to look down.... Unit will run you about $130-$150 USD depending on the Euro exchange rate and the guys are awesome to help you with any questions.... there have been a few other posts on this topic .... Good luck!
http://www.navihalter.de/shop/articl...cM%25201200%26
Last edited by Kefalos360; Jan 17th, 2012 at 7:16 pm.
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Jan 17th, 2012, 9:55 pm
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i had the same on my MTS12 and currently have it employed on my GS, and in the same manner. a ram ball, handlebar stem bolt mount.....mount a short ram bar to it and you have what i think is one of the better and least expensive solutions out there. the nice thing about the mount is the you can select different length ram extension bars to suit your needs. does it secure it with lock and key and look uber ADV? no, but i like it. 
taken soon after delivery,
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Jan 17th, 2012, 11:05 pm
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Touratech locking V2 mount w/ EE "Universal" mount adapter. Works great, mounts right where I wanted it (top/center of handlebars) and gives me peace of mind that my GPS will still be there when I leave work, the restaurant, etc. Expensive bit of kit, but well worth it IMO.
-SM
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Jan 18th, 2012, 12:27 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sock Monkey
Touratech locking V2 mount w/ EE "Universal" mount adapter. Works great, mounts right where I wanted it (top/center of handlebars) and gives me peace of mind that my GPS will still be there when I leave work, the restaurant, etc. Expensive bit of kit, but well worth it IMO.
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+1 lockable mount.
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Jan 18th, 2012, 9:09 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oalvarez
i had the same on my MTS12 and currently have it employed on my GS, and in the same manner. a ram ball, handlebar stem bolt mount.....mount a short ram bar to it and you have what i think is one of the better and least expensive solutions out there. the nice thing about the mount is the you can select different length ram extension bars to suit your needs. does it secure it with lock and key and look uber ADV? no, but i like it.
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I like this setup. Where do you source the ram parts? I am having a hard time spending almost as much on the mount as the unit itself.
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'10 MTS 1200 Standard (bought new 1/29/11)
'07 Super Enduro 950 R (bought used 1/12/12)
'96 KLX250R (bought new 9/97)
Previous
'02 Superhawk (37k miles, traded on MTS)
'90 KLR 650
A bunch of XRs, XLs, TLR200, CY50 Jog and a Z50R
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Jan 18th, 2012, 11:32 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramv
I am having a hard time spending almost as much on the mount as the unit itself.
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A less expensive (and less secure) system that I considered was this one:
SW-MOTECH Detachable Vibration-Damped GPS Holder (Ducati Multistrada 1200 '10-) - GPS.22.646.10000.B : TwistedThrottle.com
By the time you purchase all the RAM bits you will be approaching this cost, assuming you have no RAM parts laying around already.....
-SM
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Current:
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport
2008 Yamaha WR250R
Gone:
Moto Guzzi Norge, BMW R1200GS, BMW F650 GS Dakar, KTM 520 EXC, Suzuki DRZ400E, and the list goes on.......
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Jan 18th, 2012, 2:15 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramv
I like this setup. Where do you source the ram parts? I am having a hard time spending almost as much on the mount as the unit itself.
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Here's one site that I've used before ,
Mounting Innovations - RAM Bases and Balls
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Jan 18th, 2012, 4:40 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oalvarez
i had the same on my MTS12 and currently have it employed on my GS, and in the same manner. a ram ball, handlebar stem bolt mount.....mount a short ram bar to it and you have what i think is one of the better and least expensive solutions out there. the nice thing about the mount is the you can select different length ram extension bars to suit your needs. does it secure it with lock and key and look uber ADV? no, but i like it.
taken soon after delivery, |
Same mount here for my 550. I take my GPS with me when off the bike anyways. Does the job well and not too $$$ is bonus.
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