Installing Garmin GPS Motorcycle Mount

Want to learn how to install your garmin gps mount unit onto your motorcycle. Read on here.

Having your motorcycle installed with a garmin gps system is a good thing indeed. It can help you to find way in unfamiliar areas especially if you are new to the place. Besides, it can also help you to find better way so that you can avoid the traffic jams. Unlike the gps units that are used in private car, the ones that are meant for motorcycle would be little different. Windshield suction mounts or dashboard mounts do not work for motorcycle and instead, the handle bar mount is what you need. This gps handlebar mounts could be easily found at most local electronic stores or even from online stores such as Amazon.

By the way, you need to get the mount that specifically designed for the GPS unit model that you are going to install. Not all mounts fit for all models due to the difference size and design of the gps units.

Guide for installing your garmin gps motorcycle mount:

Firstly, unscrew the nuts from the end of the u-bolt. You can notice the u-bot easily, it is the one that use to tie the mount onto the bike handlebar.

Now, decide where you want the gps unit to be mounted. On the left side or the right side of the bar and it is near the end of the bar or on the upper area. Once you have decided, position the u-bolt around the handlebar in that location.
Place the gps mount on top of the u-bolt with the gps cradle (where you will place your gps unit) facing to the rider. The ends of the u-bolt should be threaded into the holes on the base of the handlebar mount.

Once the u-bolt is done, screw the nuts onto the end of the u-bolt by hand and then tighten it with a wrench. This will make sure that the mount is fixes securely to the handlebar. So make sure that you do this step attentively or else the mount will fall down after some time. Place the supplied black rubber caps over the ends of the u-bolt (this is to make it looks nicer without exposing the nuts).

Finally, snap your gps unit into the cradle located on the top of the handlebar mount. You can adjust the GPS cradle by turning the black plastic screw located on the side of the mount. Move the GPS to the desired position and fasten it in place by tightening the screw.

Some precautions that you might want to take:

• For the safety of your gps unit, you can attach a lanyard to it so that even if it ever falls out from the cradle, you still won't lose it. A GPS unit does not come cheap.
  
• Do not install the unit at the position that will obstruct your view or interfere with the motorcycle gauges. Make sure that you are comfortable with the position and change it if you aren't.
  
• To prevent your gps unit from being stolen, take it off should you need to walk away from your motorcycle for a lengthy time.

Video Installing a GPS Motorcycle Mount