Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Motorcycle Mount

SeaBiscuit_SE · 06-27-2008

Hi all, I'm hoping that someone on the forum has already gone down this road...

I am looking for a reliable motorcycle mount for my newly aquired (via Father's Day gift) Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS. I searched on-line and wasn't impressed with the "stock" offering, but wasn't too sure of the aftermarket mounts either. They both still just "clip" the GPS onto a clamp style mount. (The clamp style doesn't bother me, it's the "clip" mount of the whole GPS that scares me - something about a $200 GPS being held up by small plastic nubs....

).

Thanks in advance for any info and Happy Trails!

Capt. Redbeard · 06-27-2008

I got one as well as a birthday/fathers day gift. My wife got me the Garmin 550 Zumo. It came with mounts by "Ram", which everyone says are top of the line for mounting all kinds of things to your bike. I'd do a search on "ram mounts" and look at what they have. I agree with your thought that you want some security for your new little toy. Having some expensive piece of electronics flip out into the air with the slightest bump is something I don't want to even imagine.
Good luck

RichLockyer · 06-27-2008

Quick shipping and reasonable prices.
You can trust the RAM mounts... I use one on my dirtbike
RAM Motorcycle Mount Wizard

SeaBiscuit_SE · 06-28-2008

Thanks guys! I saw the RAM mounts as well, but they still seemed to rely on the "clip" at top and bottom. I will definitely check them out (especially if they stood up to dirt bike abuse!!). Thanks again.

RichLockyer · 06-29-2008

The RAM mounts, at least for the Nuvi660, are a kind of "dual" clip.

The tray is the primary mount, but IF the GPS pops out of the tray, it is still clipped into the stock power adapter and mount, which is threaded through the tray, so it is unlikely that the unit will go bouncing down the road.

But my 660 has never some close to popping out of the tray.

06-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
SeaBiscuit_SE Hot Saki SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 19	Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Motorcycle Mount Hi all, I'm hoping that someone on the forum has already gone down this road... I am looking for a reliable motorcycle mount for my newly aquired (via Father's Day gift) Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS. I searched on-line and wasn't impressed with the "stock" offering, but wasn't too sure of the aftermarket mounts either. They both still just "clip" the GPS onto a clamp style mount. (The clamp style doesn't bother me, it's the "clip" mount of the whole GPS that scares me - something about a $200 GPS being held up by small plastic nubs....). Thanks in advance for any info and Happy Trails!

06-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
Capt. Redbeard Road Pirate Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 420	I got one as well as a birthday/fathers day gift. My wife got me the Garmin 550 Zumo. It came with mounts by "Ram", which everyone says are top of the line for mounting all kinds of things to your bike. I'd do a search on "ram mounts" and look at what they have. I agree with your thought that you want some security for your new little toy. Having some expensive piece of electronics flip out into the air with the slightest bump is something I don't want to even imagine. Good luck __________________ 05 1600 Classic "The Frigate" "Arrg! Road Pirates shoot volly's from both sides" Last edited by Capt. Redbeard : 06-27-2008 at 07:16 PM.

06-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Quick shipping and reasonable prices. You can trust the RAM mounts... I use one on my dirtbike RAM Motorcycle Mount Wizard __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

06-29-2008	#5 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	The RAM mounts, at least for the Nuvi660, are a kind of "dual" clip. The tray is the primary mount, but IF the GPS pops out of the tray, it is still clipped into the stock power adapter and mount, which is threaded through the tray, so it is unlikely that the unit will go bouncing down the road. But my 660 has never some close to popping out of the tray. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

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SeaBiscuit_SE Hot Saki SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 19	Thanks guys! I saw the RAM mounts as well, but they still seemed to rely on the "clip" at top and bottom. I will definitely check them out (especially if they stood up to dirt bike abuse!!). Thanks again.

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