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testrider · 07-29-2008, 12:14 PM

Hi all,
Recently I bought a Garmin C550 from Amazon.com for $170 delivered. I also ordered the Ram-mount brake/clutch mount/arm/plate and a Garmin C550 cradle. While I'm sure the Zumo 550 is a great GPS but at almost 4 times the cost of the C550, I decided to see how long the c550 will last on my CBR-1100XX. If it doesn't work out, I will replace it.

After receiving everything, found that the cradle was made in plastic with a small plastic ball that goes into the back of the gps only by friction mount (push on/pull off type.) and that sure didn't seem to be able to stand the vibration of the bike. So I bought a strip of 1" x 1/8" thick aluminum strip and made a bracket to hold it securily. Here are some pics.

sayoda · 07-29-2008, 11:01 PM

NICE WORK!!!

CanadianBird · 07-30-2008, 9:54 AM

What's the purpose of the string??

solo · 07-30-2008, 11:40 AM

Nice, here's mine:
penny.jpg
Cost me somewhere near $100
The best thing about it is that I've installed 3 diff progs on it
Tomtom
Igo 2008
MioMaps
Can switch over in between them in a matter of a minute
Really handy yoke, sad not waterproof.

testrider · 07-30-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBird

What's the purpose of the string??

Oh, the string is to tether my magnetic tank bag so it won't fly off accidently.

testrider · 07-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo

Nice, here's mine:
Attachment 8547
Cost me somewhere near $100
The best thing about it is that I've installed 3 diff progs on it
Tomtom
Igo 2008
MioMaps
Can switch over in between them in a matter of a minute
Really handy yoke, sad not waterproof.

Very cool! What GPS is it? Mine isn't waterproof either but I rarely ride in the rain anyway :-)

solo · 07-30-2008, 12:20 PM

Navigo, the original software is crap, but once you hack the device you can put pretty much anything on it.

miike1 · 09-02-2008, 6:07 PM

i like the bracket looks good

DeathWish01 · 11-26-2008, 3:39 AM

heres a pic of my GPS mounted on my bike... kind of a grainy pic but you get the picture...

Catenaccio · 11-26-2008, 6:28 PM

Nice! The Ram looks pretty decent. Does it vibrate much?

DeathWish01 · 12-08-2008, 4:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catenaccio

Nice! The Ram looks pretty decent. Does it vibrate much?

not at all, even has a key locking nut to "prevent" theft, I can see the screen clearer then i can see my speedo

Reaver · 02-13-2009, 8:18 PM

Gah! I can't see any of these images! And I Am really curious about this! I have a TomTom One 130 I want to mount on my 'Bird, and am trying to find the best, cleanest way to do it. I'm not going to wire it or anything, I just want to be able to mount it....

TigreST · 02-13-2009, 8:35 PM

Last Friday at the London Ont. bike show at the Agriplex I bought all the RAM Mount hardware to do this install (see link) to my XX. The GPS is a Garmin nuvi 260W. It will be wired to the battery via a weather proof aux power port (cig lighter on a cord). Canadian Tire carry two types of these power ports in the auto section ($19.00 and $14.00 each depending on style).

RAM Mounts - Andy Taylor's Honda Bike Mount

Tony

DeathWish01 · 02-13-2009, 8:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigreST

Last Friday at the London Ont. bike show at the Agriplex I bought all the RAM Mount hardware to do this install (see link) to my XX. The GPS is a Garmin nuvi 260W. It will be wired to the battery via a weather proof aux power port (cig lighter on a cord). Canadian Tire carry two types of these power ports in the auto section ($19.00 and $14.00 each depending on style).

RAM Mounts - Andy Taylor's Honda Bike Mount

Tony

you have a cig lighter on a cord?

oh and check another thread, pictures wern't uploading so i entered in a website link to what my RAM mount looked like... better quality pictures but i cant remember which thread it was in... it was definatly in a GPS thread tho

TigreST · 02-13-2009, 8:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathWish01

you have a cig lighter on a cord?

No..that was my poor attempt at a description of the unit. The actual Canadian Tire parts are listed as "Pickup Truck Box Power Port" or something like that. That said..they stock these right next to the replacement cig lighter parts!

It's states that it is weather proof and it includes the little spring loaded trap door to help keep the weather out of the port when not in use. One includes 10ft of wire to do your connection with,..I'm not sure if it's fused..but it may be. It accepts your standard cig lighter adapter plugs that most car GPS/IPOD/MP3/Gadgets use for power supplies. I've just found this unit today,..after purchasing a cheap ($6.00) set from Princess Auto that is not weather proof, so it's going back in the a.m.

I think I mentioned a similar device for sale on-line in America..but this one is the same money and closer to home so it' will be put into service,..unless something better comes along for the same money. I've also seen multi port units of two and three port versions...not sure if there weather proof or not, as I wasn't in the market for one.

Tony

DeathWish01 · 02-13-2009, 9:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigreST

No..that was my poor attempt at a description of the unit. The actual Canadian Tire parts are listed as "Pickup Truck Box Power Port" or something like that. That said..they stock these right next to the replacement cig lighter parts!

It's states that it is weather proof and it includes the little spring loaded trap door to help keep the weather out of the port when not in use. One includes 10ft of wire to do your connection with,..I'm not sure if it's fused..but it may be. It accepts your standard cig lighter adapter plugs that most car GPS/IPOD/MP3/Gadgets use for power supplies. I've just found this unit today,..after purchasing a cheap ($6.00) set from Princess Auto that is not weather proof, so it's going back in the a.m.

I think I mentioned a similar device for sale on-line in America..but this one is the same money and closer to home so it' will be put into service,..unless something better comes along for the same money. I've also seen multi port units ub two and three port versions...not sure if there weather proof or not, as I wasn't in the market for one.

Tony

oh wow, all i did was use (hell i dunno what they call it) little wire tappers that have a second plug in adapter so if you want to remove it, the tap stays in place but you can take off whatever it is you plugged into the aux cord... right now i have 2 LED strips, my givi stop light, and my GPS unit attatched to this aux cord

TigreST · 02-13-2009, 9:10 PM

The things...at least with the GPS, there Garmin plug is also the power let down unit that, at least that's what I believe...so it needs to be inline with the power feed. Rather then butcher the Garmin cord and possible screw up the let down circuits I'll just wire in the aux port and plug the Garmin into that and be done with it. I guess you could run a heated vest or gloves off it to if you were so inclined. Still working out the details here but it is slowly coming together.

Tony

DeathWish01 · 02-13-2009, 9:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigreST

The things...at least with the GPS, there Garmin plug is also the power let down unit that, at least that's what I believe...so it needs to be inline with the power feed. Rather then butcher the Garmin cord and possible screw up the let down circuits I'll just wire in the aux port and plug the Garmin into that and be done with it. I guess you could run a heated vest or gloves off it to if you were so inclined. Still working out the details here but it is slowly coming together.

Tony

well my garmen was meant for the motorcycle so the cord actually came as 2 stripped wires with a fuse built in... plus it has a lot more nifty anti theft devices to keep slick fingers out

banditob12 · 04-14-2009, 2:29 PM

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

TigreST · 04-14-2009, 3:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditob12

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

One place to see some different mounting styles for different bikes is the RAM Mount USA site:

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc. > Support Center > Picture Gallery & Reviews

Some of the XX owners are doing a somewhat custom install by passing a threaded rod through the steering stem which teminates with a RAM 1" ball at the top of the upper triple clamp. There are pictures of just such an install at the link above.

Tony

testrider · 04-14-2009, 4:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditob12

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

I posted the pics originally. If you can't see it here, check it out here:

Garmin C550 GPS Mounting on motorcycle Photo Gallery by Minh Lang at pbase.com

jonscott · 05-08-2009, 3:25 AM

Man, looking at you guy's mounts, my setup is positively prehistoric lol

I ran a twin lead off of the battery, terminating with a capped Weatherhead connector at the front end of the tank. It will mate to a hacked triple outlet power port which will be inside my Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag. My Tomtom OneXL GPS will be in the top pocket of the bag secured in place by velcro, my phone (with a GPS tracking and Google Maps overlay application) will be in the other pocket, and the third outlet is for the forward video camera, if necessary. My plan is that when I get off the bike, rather than worrying about bolting the GPS and such down on the bike, I can simply unplug the single Weatherhead connector, pop the camera in the tank bag, and throw the bag over my shoulder for walking around.

TigreST · 05-08-2009, 6:49 AM

I think I may have mentioned this on another thread but.... Finally purchased the needed power supply cord with can be hardwared to the bike.

http://thegpsstore.com/Gilsson-GUSB5...1718C318.aspxe

The link may or may not work, but the cord is made by Gilsson and the part # is GUSB5VB. The cord is approx 8ft in length and includes the two stripped wire ends at the battery connection end and a 90degree mini usd plug at the GPS end. About at the mid point is the volta reduce device.

This unit includes the voltage let down as needed for the Garmin I'm using. I just need to get all the bits together and make the install now. Spring maintenance thrash on the bike is about to start so it will happen soon.

Tony

testrider · 05-08-2009, 12:23 PM

Whatever works, man, that was the only goal... :-)

I wired a 12V cigarette adapter that I got from Walmart to the battery and let it hang down the side of the seat. I just plug in my GPS to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonscott

Man, looking at you guy's mounts, my setup is positively prehistoric lol

I ran a twin lead off of the battery, terminating with a capped Weatherhead connector at the front end of the tank. It will mate to a hacked triple outlet power port which will be inside my Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag. My Tomtom OneXL GPS will be in the top pocket of the bag secured in place by velcro, my phone (with a GPS tracking and Google Maps overlay application) will be in the other pocket, and the third outlet is for the forward video camera, if necessary. My plan is that when I get off the bike, rather than worrying about bolting the GPS and such down on the bike, I can simply unplug the single Weatherhead connector, pop the camera in the tank bag, and throw the bag over my shoulder for walking around.

DobleX · 05-08-2009, 2:34 PM

Nice work!

Heres a link of my GPS mounted on my BB

Mis Motovacaciones: GPS de coche en la moto

2000bluebird · 05-08-2009, 3:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DobleX

Nice work!

Heres a link of my GPS mounted on my BB

Mis Motovacaciones: GPS de coche en la moto

Nice, i like that, but hows did you take care of the vibration?
(i know the bird is minimal, but the road bumps and such to ensure it doesn't jump out?)

2000bluebird · 05-08-2009, 3:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by testrider

Whatever works, man, that was the only goal... :-)

I wired a 12V cigarette adapter that I got from Walmart to the battery and let it hang down the side of the seat. I just plug in my GPS to it.

thats what im doing shortly and getting a tank bag with a clear cover to put it in - im getting a car gps, was a bit cheaper.

DeathWish01 · 05-08-2009, 4:37 PM

http://www.cbrxx.com/members/deathwi...ure464-032.jpg

DobleX · 05-12-2009, 2:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000bluebird

Nice, i like that, but hows did you take care of the vibration?
(i know the bird is minimal, but the road bumps and such to ensure it doesn't jump out?)

No jump out,the trick is to insert a long part inside the hole (not in the sexual concept)

jonscott · 05-12-2009, 3:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000bluebird

thats what im doing shortly and getting a tank bag with a clear cover to put it in - im getting a car gps, was a bit cheaper.

Yup. Bigger and easier to see, too. Some of them will bluetooth the audio to the helmet (working on figuring out how to pair mine now).

07-29-2008, 11:01 PM	#2
sayoda Join Date: May 16 2007 Location: leominster, ma Age: 31 Posts: 56	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX NICE WORK!!! __________________ full Yoshi exhaust, jetted, k&n air filter, smoked front signals, powerbronze undertail, smoked led integrator, black PAZZO levers

07-30-2008, 9:54 AM	#3
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX What's the purpose of the string??

07-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#4
solo Join Date: Feb 16 2008 Location: Estonia Posts: 54	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Nice, here's mine: penny.jpg Cost me somewhere near $100 The best thing about it is that I've installed 3 diff progs on it Tomtom Igo 2008 MioMaps Can switch over in between them in a matter of a minute Really handy yoke, sad not waterproof.

07-30-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
solo Join Date: Feb 16 2008 Location: Estonia Posts: 54	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Navigo, the original software is crap, but once you hack the device you can put pretty much anything on it.

09-02-2008, 6:07 PM	#8
miike1 Join Date: Jun 23 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 6	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX i like the bracket looks good __________________ Mike Fort Worth Texas 2004 GL1800 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 2000 cbr1100xx

11-26-2008, 6:28 PM	#10
Catenaccio Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Posts: 1,098	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Nice! The Ram looks pretty decent. Does it vibrate much?

02-13-2009, 8:18 PM	#12
Reaver Wraith Rider Join Date: Jan 12 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 16	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Gah! I can't see any of these images! And I Am really curious about this! I have a TomTom One 130 I want to mount on my 'Bird, and am trying to find the best, cleanest way to do it. I'm not going to wire it or anything, I just want to be able to mount it.... __________________ Honor the man who falls by the sword, but pity the warrior who has slain all his enemies.

02-13-2009, 8:35 PM	#13
TigreST Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 665	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Last Friday at the London Ont. bike show at the Agriplex I bought all the RAM Mount hardware to do this install (see link) to my XX. The GPS is a Garmin nuvi 260W. It will be wired to the battery via a weather proof aux power port (cig lighter on a cord). Canadian Tire carry two types of these power ports in the auto section ($19.00 and $14.00 each depending on style). RAM Mounts - Andy Taylor's Honda Bike Mount Tony __________________ "Stemmata quid faciunt."

02-13-2009, 9:10 PM	#17
TigreST Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 665	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX The things...at least with the GPS, there Garmin plug is also the power let down unit that, at least that's what I believe...so it needs to be inline with the power feed. Rather then butcher the Garmin cord and possible screw up the let down circuits I'll just wire in the aux port and plug the Garmin into that and be done with it. I guess you could run a heated vest or gloves off it to if you were so inclined. Still working out the details here but it is slowly coming together. Tony __________________ "Stemmata quid faciunt."

04-14-2009, 2:29 PM	#19
banditob12 Join Date: Apr 14 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 1	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

05-08-2009, 3:25 AM	#22
jonscott Railin' Join Date: Apr 17 2009 Location: Portland, OR \| Dallas, TX Posts: 553	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Man, looking at you guy's mounts, my setup is positively prehistoric lol I ran a twin lead off of the battery, terminating with a capped Weatherhead connector at the front end of the tank. It will mate to a hacked triple outlet power port which will be inside my Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag. My Tomtom OneXL GPS will be in the top pocket of the bag secured in place by velcro, my phone (with a GPS tracking and Google Maps overlay application) will be in the other pocket, and the third outlet is for the forward video camera, if necessary. My plan is that when I get off the bike, rather than worrying about bolting the GPS and such down on the bike, I can simply unplug the single Weatherhead connector, pop the camera in the tank bag, and throw the bag over my shoulder for walking around. __________________ When you see a car, think of the stupidest thing the driver could do, then get prepared for it to happen.

05-08-2009, 6:49 AM	#23
TigreST Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 665	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX I think I may have mentioned this on another thread but.... Finally purchased the needed power supply cord with can be hardwared to the bike. http://thegpsstore.com/Gilsson-GUSB5...1718C318.aspxe The link may or may not work, but the cord is made by Gilsson and the part # is GUSB5VB. The cord is approx 8ft in length and includes the two stripped wire ends at the battery connection end and a 90degree mini usd plug at the GPS end. About at the mid point is the volta reduce device. This unit includes the voltage let down as needed for the Garmin I'm using. I just need to get all the bits together and make the install now. Spring maintenance thrash on the bike is about to start so it will happen soon. Tony __________________ "Stemmata quid faciunt." Last edited by TigreST; 05-08-2009 at 7:00 AM.

05-08-2009, 2:34 PM	#25
DobleX Join Date: Sep 22 2007 Location: Barcelona,Spain Age: 36 Posts: 33	Re: Garmin C550 GPS mounted on XX Nice work! Heres a link of my GPS mounted on my BB Mis Motovacaciones: GPS de coche en la moto __________________ www.mismotovacaciones.blogspot.com www.cbr1100xxsuperblackbird.blogspot.com www.blackbirdowners.crearforo.com

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