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Old 04-28-2012, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
I'm considering buying a Garmin Nuvi 550 and a RAM mount.

I used their tool to determine what I need, and it comes up with a u-bolt mount and a cradle - probably fine but I'm concerned about scratching my bars.

Anyone else use this mount, or can recommend a different mount?
I used this on mine:
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Motomount
http://motomount.net/garminzumo.htm

For stock bars, use 1"



Take a look at this thread for how I did mine.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RollaMo
I used this on mine:
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Motomount
http://motomount.net/garminzumo.htm
Ok, thats PERFECT, thanks! I was looking for something chrome and simple.
 
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Old 04-28-2012, 05:51 PM
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These are borrowed photos, but it is the mount and socket combo that i have

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20405.0
 
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Old 04-29-2012, 07:28 AM
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I put some plastic clear tubing around the u bolt works great no scratches
 
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Before buying RAM, check this one: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/CTGY/nuvi.html
It's not for everyone but a lot of people like the nice chrome and solid materials (also made in the USA)...
 
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Old 05-01-2012, 12:58 PM
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I had a U bolt mount on my bike, and it did leave a very slight blemish on it when I took it off. It's hard to see, but it's there.


With years of therapy and the right nurse, I have managed to get past this tragic event and move on with my life.


But seriously, Techmount makes some very nice handlebar mounts for GPS devices, and most of them have a plastic insert that will protect your bars.
 
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:45 PM
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Check out this I mounted one of these on my enter Fairing they come in 1/4 and 5/16. They can be mounted on the windshield bolts and I even saw someone with it mounted to the console on a road King. I found it on ebay made in USA price is not bad either.
 
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:55 PM
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I had the Moto mount but finally broke down and bought the HD mount for my zumo 660.
 
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You can also put the U-Bolts thru some heat shrink instead of using tape.
 
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Old 05-01-2012, 03:04 PM
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I bought a machined chrome ball mount for my Nuvi 750 off ebay. It's 100 times better that the plastic RAM crap. I'll look tonight & find where I got it & post it then. It's very compact & nice looking.
 


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