| My new GPS, a Garmin Nuvi 255 is now mounted on | | | | the Garmin 2xx series GPS units. The supplied GPS |
| my Harley Street Glide. The mount I purchased is a | | | | holder is much stronger than the holder that comes |
| Ram mount model RAM-B-174-GA24U that I | | | | with the GPS for use in your car. I haven't gone for |
| purchased at GPS City in Calgary. They sent it to me | | | | a ride with the mount and the GPS on the bike yet |
| via Fedex, and it arrived at my office the next | | | | as it is colder than a witch's *** today here on the |
| morning. Wow that was fast service. The Ram | | | | West Coast of Canada. I am a little concerned about |
| mount came with both a "u-bolt" handlebar clamp, | | | | vibration and the electronics, but from what I've |
| and with a base unit that bolts right on to the brake | | | | read, that is not a problem for most people. The |
| reservoir or clutch bracket. | | | | FLHX certainly vibrates at idle though. |
| Ram Mount Base | | | | Garmin Nuvi 255 on Ram Mount |
| The hardware kit that is included in the kit has long | | | | So here is the Garmin Nuvi 255 installed on the Ram |
| bolts that replace the standard Harley bolts that | | | | Mount ready to go! I have noticed that the standard |
| tighten the clamp. The longer bolts are the same | | | | 12v power cord that comes with the GPS has a very |
| thread as the original equipment Harley bolts, and | | | | large cigarette lighter plug, and it does hit the gas |
| there are a couple of spacers that are used as well. | | | | tank on the Harley when turned to full left lock. My |
| The new bolts also have the same torx head on | | | | next project will be to order the "hard wire kit" and |
| them as the original equipment bolts. | | | | connect it right to my fuse block on the accessory |
| GPS Ram Mount | | | | circuit. That might mean that I have to remove the |
| The main parts of the Ram Mount are the short | | | | gas tank from the bike. I guess I will cross that |
| tower that clamps onto the ball on the base unit, the | | | | bridge when I get there. |
| diamond plate with ball and the GPS holder specific to | | | | Have a Great Day! |