Garmin NUVI 1390

[hmlemons0608]

Does anyone know what is a good mount to put on my 2nd Gen for my Garmin 1390 GPS, and where I can get it? I don't want something that sticks up in the air like a flag. It would be Ideal if it could clamp on to the bars between the risers and hold the GPS just below the speedo. If I can't find one I may just have to get creative and make my own.

[dynodon]

Ram mount. Gives you a wide variety of options.

[rickardracing]

Don't bother making one. You can get a Ram Mount for about $35. Go to gpscity.com That's where I got mine. You may want to pick up an Aqua box too. Keeps it nice and dry when you get caught in the rain.

[djh3]

+1 +1 on the RAM mount. Check around though. I yahoo searced/googled motrcycle GPS mount or something and lots of stuff came up. Prices very by anywhere from a couple bucks for the complet deal to as much a $20. If you go the tha actual RAM mount site it will ask type of bike, what kind of unit etc. Then it gives you a list of part number you need. Like the ball mount for handlebars, the GPS mount and a mid piece that has a clamp devise. There a various lengths of these pieces so if you think you wanted it mounted say closer to you than the dash you could get maybe a 7" one or something. $43 from the RAM site itself. These parts.

RAM-HOL-GA34U mount 9.42 RAM-B-103-238U 4.13" arm (medium sized) $18.12 RAM-B-231ZU handlebar mount. $14.80.

Heres everything you need for $33 plus shipping. GPS city shows $40 plus shipping.

Like I said shop around. I didnt put mine in the aqua box for a couple reasons. Unless its pouring, behind the windscreen it dont get wet. If its raing that hard chances are I'm making a direct route and dont need the GPS. 3rd if I doo need the GPS in inclemet weather I carry a zip top bag big enough to fit over it and a rubber band to help seal it up.

[alwrmcusn]

My Ram Mount for my GPS screws onto the brake or clutch reservoir. I second the plastic Zip Lock bag for weather proofing. I use the Zip Lock and a rubber band to snug it up. works great and I can still use the touch screen.

[hmlemons0608]

After looking at about a million different mounting options and configurations, I realized that I had been overthinking the whole thing. I will be using the gps on my bike and on those rare occasions when I travel in my truck and it came with a suction cup mount that attaches quite nicely to the inside of my windshield. It doesn't obstruct my view of the road and can be easily removed, and I can use the same mount for my bike and my truck. Sometimes I can take the simplest things and complicate the heck out of them.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

After looking at about a million different mounting options and configurations, I realized that I had been overthinking the whole thing. I will be using the gps on my bike and on those rare occasions when I travel in my truck and it came with a suction cup mount that attaches quite nicely to the inside of my windshield. It doesn't obstruct my view of the road and can be easily removed, and I can use the same mount for my bike and my truck. Sometimes I can take the simplest things and complicate the heck out of them.

 

I tried using the suction cup on my motorcycles and two things happened:

First it leaves a round suction cup mark on the windshield, I know it should not, why would it, it does.

Second, the first GPS I put on the windshield and took on a long ride shook it's self to death. Started out by rebooting as I was riding to finally after two days on the road just dropped dead. No rain or anything like that, just vibration.

Buy the Ram Mount it is worth it.

[djh3]

I have seen where fellows have mounted them using just the suction cup. Sorry I'm not that trusting. I have had mine fall off onto the dash before, so @ 70 down the road I'm probably not going to find the pieces. I could also see the windshield on the bike having more vibration than the handlebars. The handlebars are rubber isolation mounted and will disapate some of the vibs.

[Eck]

I have seen where fellows have mounted them using just the suction cup. Sorry I'm not that trusting.

 

 

Im in TOTAL agreement with you djh3..............no way would I trust just the suction cup either.

That is an acident waiting to happen..

If (when) the suction cups lets go and the GPS starts falling your eyes leave the road, the suroundings become a blur and instant caos sets in as the GPS hits the tank as you watch it falling towards the pavement.. Then your hands and knees begin jerking in every which way trying to catch the thing.

Your chances of totaling out your beautiful $18,000 plus machine is now at your mercy while your scrambling in the drivers seat like a worm that was just stepped on, trying to save a mere $139.00 to $700.00 GPS..This doesnt include the medical bills that will be on your door step either, (if you survive).

In short, anything one mounts on a motorcycle should be securley fastened to never come off with out a tool of some sort (wrench, screwdriver, etc).

It surely wouldnt take but a split second for someone to walk by and grab your GPS off that cheap little suction cup and run with it either..They can always get a cord..

There are many things to think about when you hear ...or say the words ------- RIDE SAFE...........

 

[Kirby]

I agree with everyone else. Ram mount. I tried the suction mount and liked to have lost my GPS more than once. Trust us, suction cup won't hold long even mounted to the handlebars!!!!

[rougeray]

I bought a RAM mount from gpscity.com for my Garmin GPS last week and its perfect. It was $35.95 and free shipping.