gps mount on tank

I need thoughts "pro or amatuer" on a gps mount. I am thinking of the N-B238U standard mount on the plastic cowl, forward and to the left of the gas cap. a 3.5" arm N-B201U to get the unit up closer to the speedo and cass. player. I have the garmin nuvi 255w and i'm thinking this will help keep it out of the wind and weather. the steering should go lock to lock without it beeing in the way, i think. any thoughts please chime in, thanks. tired of getting lost......

I can recommend the RAM Mount system. The 255W is the same size as my Zumo 660...here are a few pics of what it looks like...and it is not in the way of anything.

Here is a direct link (about 3/4 of the way down with numerous shots).

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44746&page=3

hard to tell from pics, is that what you did?? thats the look i'm going for. what parts and #'s did you use ??

OK...the Zumo 6600 came with almost everything, however the 255W will have separate parts...but I have found this info before for some of members on my site (arkansasbiker.net)...so give me a little while and I will post all the parts you'll need...including the wiring harness for the 255W.

Wally

Ok here you go....

The Mount is from Cycle Gadgets:

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=RAM-NUV2W

The handlebar part:

http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/22/scID/135/IMID/375

NOTE: I bought 2 bolts at 1 1/4" long at Lowe's for $0.11 each.

The Ram Ball

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/orderbysku.asp

And finally the power cable:

http://www.gpscity.com/gilsson-bare-wire-power-cable.html

Hope that helps...I can assure you that you'll like the system once you get it all together.

Wally

thanks for the help rumboogy, thats the way i'm going.... peace

No problem...it really does work very well...

If you have any questions...holler at me.

Wally