Harley Street Glide - Ram Mount Installation

My new GPS, a Garmin Nuvi 255 is now mounted onthe Garmin 2xx series GPS units. The supplied GPS
my Harley Street Glide. The mount I purchased is aholder is much stronger than the holder that comes
Ram mount model RAM-B-174-GA24U that Iwith the GPS for use in your car. I haven't gone for
purchased at GPS City in Calgary. They sent it to mea ride with the mount and the GPS on the bike yet
via Fedex, and it arrived at my office the nextas it is colder than a witch's *** today here on the
morning. Wow that was fast service. The RamWest 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 brakeread, that is not a problem for most people. The
reservoir or clutch bracket.FLHX certainly vibrates at idle though.
Ram Mount BaseGarmin Nuvi 255 on Ram Mount
The hardware kit that is included in the kit has longSo here is the Garmin Nuvi 255 installed on the Ram
bolts that replace the standard Harley bolts thatMount ready to go! I have noticed that the standard
tighten the clamp. The longer bolts are the same12v power cord that comes with the GPS has a very
thread as the original equipment Harley bolts, andlarge 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 onnext 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 Mountcircuit. That might mean that I have to remove the
The main parts of the Ram Mount are the shortgas tank from the bike. I guess I will cross that
tower that clamps onto the ball on the base unit, thebridge when I get there.
diamond plate with ball and the GPS holder specific toHave a Great Day!