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modrak · 03-19-2008, 08:16 AM

Best place to mount them and what type of mount?

Not in front of the gauge package and next to the handle Bars?
Front rack seems like a good place - too far away?

Looked at several mounting packages offerd, all of them rely on capturing the GPS into a pocket. Anyone have issues with loosing there units? Or vibration were you cant read them? Doesnt seem very secure for all that bouncing around.

lately I place my GPS in my coat pocket and take it out when I need it. Its ok but becomes a hassle when you have to remove your gloves to view it and stop.
i.e. fork in the trail and not sure wich way to go, I know this is small potatoes to complain about but why not.

Thoughts.

tj10ec · 03-19-2008, 10:35 AM

Ram Mount from Express Mounts

http://www.expressmounts.com

Thats where I got the best price for my otterbox mount.
Here is a pic of it on the rack.

grizzaholic1288 · 03-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Yup, RAM Mount is the way to go... http://www.ram-mount.com/

okiegrizz · 03-19-2008, 07:29 PM

Ram mount! All the rest WILL fall apart! Ive been there!

rbdenman · 03-20-2008, 07:12 PM

TJ,
If your speakers won't blow the GPS out of the mount, it's got to be a good one. I'll pencil RAM onto my wishlist, along with the GPS unit. (Which one of those do you guys like the best?)

sneutel · 03-21-2008, 01:41 AM

RAM mount with a Garmin 60CS, waterproof, dustproof, dropproof! The best way to go!

I have now rolled my Renegade twice and both times my GPS has survived!

rbdenman · 03-21-2008, 08:05 AM

Hi Beast!
It's been a while since we've seen your name pop up here! Belated birthday wishes to you as well...

So the Garmin is the way to go...

okiegrizz · 03-21-2008, 09:09 AM

Bob I have Garmin 76S and I have put it through total **** and it has never failed me. It floats,waterproof,MUDPROOF,shockproof and it doesnt care if you throw it 25 yard because you forgot to put batteries in it!

nlaughery · 03-21-2008, 09:43 AM

TJ, Grizzholic
I see you both agree on ram mounts...what kind of gps do you have? How do you like it? Is it dificult to learn how to use?

Fritz

sneutel · 03-21-2008, 10:39 AM

Thanks BOB!!

fritz's grizz
I have really punished my GPSMAP60C, I love getting back from a ride and viewing my trip on a topographical map on my PC and then viewing it in Google earth

My Garmin filled up with water 2 weeks after the one year warranty was up, however for a very nominal fee they swopped it out for a new one anyway!

03-19-2008, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
modrak Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lk Orion Posts: 13	Best Mount for a GPS Best place to mount them and what type of mount? Not in front of the gauge package and next to the handle Bars? Front rack seems like a good place - too far away? Looked at several mounting packages offerd, all of them rely on capturing the GPS into a pocket. Anyone have issues with loosing there units? Or vibration were you cant read them? Doesnt seem very secure for all that bouncing around. lately I place my GPS in my coat pocket and take it out when I need it. Its ok but becomes a hassle when you have to remove your gloves to view it and stop. i.e. fork in the trail and not sure wich way to go, I know this is small potatoes to complain about but why not. Thoughts.

03-19-2008, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
tj10ec Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hephzibah Posts: 593	Ram Mount from Express Mounts http://www.expressmounts.com Thats where I got the best price for my otterbox mount. Here is a pic of it on the rack. __________________ "Ride naked & feel the sun on your cheeks!!" Stinky Hole Mudders ATV Club If you can still see the seat... Then the mud ain't too deep!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/tj10ec HIS 05 Grizzly Blue 29.5 Outlaws on ITP SS312s, 2" lift kit, YFZ450 front resevoir shocks, High Lifter springs back, Warn XT30 3000lb winch, Fix Powersports machined sheave, EPI white secondary spring, Kodiak weights, Warn front bumper(Rhinolined) with trail lights, Monster Powersports complete snorkel kit, Gorilla Axles on the rear, Gorilla Radiator Relocate Kit, Noss Flange with Uni filter, Exhaust power tip, Yamaha Overfenders, Kimpex fender protectors, Lots of Custom Covers BLING, home-made reciever hitch, thumb buddy, and Grizzly Nutz HERS 06 Kodiak 450 Blue 26" Terracross Radials on 14" SS 112s Warn 2.5 Ci winch w/ 1/4" AmSteel synthetic rope, DaytonaATV Snorkels, High Lifter 2" lift kit, Custom Covers BLING, Kolpin Matrix seat bag, Yamaha ove

03-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
grizzaholic1288 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gatineau Posts: 466	Yup, RAM Mount is the way to go... http://www.ram-mount.com/ __________________ 2006 Blue Grizzly 660, hand & thumb warmers, Warn 2.5 winch, WES Rear passenger seat/storage area with hand warmers, Quadrax 54" snow plow, Garmin 60CSx GPS, ITP 25" Mudlites

03-19-2008, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
okiegrizz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Choctaw Posts: 316	Ram mount! All the rest WILL fall apart! Ive been there! __________________ It's not the destination it's the ride!!! 2006 660 Grizz with 27"XTR's and of course TreeTaker front and CYA rear bumper.

03-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
rbdenman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grahamsville Posts: 7,458	TJ, If your speakers won't blow the GPS out of the mount, it's got to be a good one. I'll pencil RAM onto my wishlist, along with the GPS unit. (Which one of those do you guys like the best?) __________________ SOLD!! 2004 Grizzly: Way too many modifications to try and list them all here...

03-21-2008, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
sneutel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,337	RAM mount with a Garmin 60CS, waterproof, dustproof, dropproof! The best way to go! I have now rolled my Renegade twice and both times my GPS has survived! __________________ SOLD! 2004 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660, with lots of extra's. For Sale 2007 Can-Am Renegade 800. 2010 Renegade 800R X xc Ron Woods Pipe and Power commander, 4X Custom Axis Shocks, OMF Beadlock Rims, Fasst Flexx Bars, CDV Bull Bar and full SSS skids

03-21-2008, 08:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
rbdenman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grahamsville Posts: 7,458	Hi Beast! It's been a while since we've seen your name pop up here! Belated birthday wishes to you as well... So the Garmin is the way to go... __________________ SOLD!! 2004 Grizzly: Way too many modifications to try and list them all here...

03-21-2008, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
okiegrizz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Choctaw Posts: 316	Bob I have Garmin 76S and I have put it through total **** and it has never failed me. It floats,waterproof,MUDPROOF,shockproof and it doesnt care if you throw it 25 yard because you forgot to put batteries in it! __________________ It's not the destination it's the ride!!! 2006 660 Grizz with 27"XTR's and of course TreeTaker front and CYA rear bumper.

03-21-2008, 09:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
nlaughery Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: holmen Posts: 170	TJ, Grizzholic I see you both agree on ram mounts...what kind of gps do you have? How do you like it? Is it dificult to learn how to use? Fritz __________________ 2007 Red Grizzly 660, Warn 2500# Winch, 60" Cycle Country snow plow, symtec hand and thumb warmers ....Not much for extras yet - just getting started.