Choosing the Finest Motorcycle GPS Mount
by SARA GIDSON
While many people put a lot of time into choosing the right motorcycle GPS unit, they only give some thought to the correct motorcycle GPS mount that will keep their GPS safe while they're in the saddle riding the open road. Getting the correct GPS mount will save you a lot of headaches down the road.
You don't want to worry about your GPS falling and being destroyed, do you? While you can keep it close to you, like in your own pocket, this is not such an easy and convenient way to use a GPS unit while on abike. There is a risk that the device will fall out and you won't be able to use all of its features when it stashed away inside your clothes.
One of the more inexpensive mounts on the market, is the Gamin Biycycle Mount. The cost will depend on what GPS device you have but typically it ranges from $6 to $30. However, the Garmin Bicycle Mount is for bicycle's and therefore doesn't have vibration resistance. This means that your GPS will be exposed to large amounts of vibrations from your motorcycle, potentially damaging the unit.
Next is the RAM Mount which is great if you have the money. The RAM mount is made of a one-inch rubber vibration dampening ball which has no troubles being mounted on your handlebars. A double-sided clamp fastens to the rubber ball and the plastic cradle that holds your motorcycle GPS unit.
You can buy a RAM mount for around $40. You can also purchase more rubber balls if your feel the need for $10.
If you are looking for the ultimate in vibration absorption, then the TouraTech mount is the best option available. You will have to fork out about $100 but it has the best reverberation dampening technology that you will buy. So, if you take the protection of your GPS unit seriously, then you should take a look at this mount.
The Touratech mount is probably the premium mount available to secure your GPS unit. It attaches to your motorcycle at the cross section of the handlebar but you can also mount other ways as well.
This GPS mount is one that professionals such as enduro racers use because it is well known to keep the GPS very secure and very safe.
Motorcycle GPS units can be bought at surprising cheap costs in Derrick Bogaster's webstore. You can also find new and used Motorcycle GPS mounts at bargain internet costs including Garmin, TomTom and Touratech mounts. Be sure to check out Bogaster's store.
