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Phil,

With respect to maps, have a read of this thread on Horizons Unlimited regarding the "OpenStreet Map" project and the subsequent free maps:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...eet-maps-64135

I have downloaded them and they are easy to use, but have not field tested yet.

Also, for Morocco, Chris Scott recommends "Olaf" maps that are also free.
http://www.island-olaf.de/travel/marokko/gps.html

I hear both have their limitations, except with value for money :D

thats good then....so the Rugged mount really is rugged? :) thought it was just named that but may fall to peices off road!

Problem: i have two bikes, and want to use the sat nav on both. Now, i understand RAM mounts can just be clamped on and off bikes....but the rugged mount will be wired to the aux fuse box (which i havent done yet) thus stopping me from taking it off the Tenere. Any one cut the the wires and fitted a connector? Also what did you do with those piddley little wires...think theres 3?

i would like the unit landscape up by the clocks as it's easily seen when riding, i would like it as close to the top of the clocks as poss. Ohlins....you said you have pics?? (wink wink nudge nudge :) )

but the ones ive seen all clamp to bars which are a lot thicker than the bar above the clocks? also...i cant really find any from UK sites...how come?

As for maps..think im gonna spend the �68 on City Navigater Europe as i believe it allows you to have up to 4 updates a year?(even though i know cant find where i first read this?) this would be nice as the Mrs will also be using it as her car sta nav while on bussiness.

Right...time to check out the sites you guys have recommended :)

Yip..the rugged mount folks is good...you can even lock the GPS into the mount with a mini torx tool that comes with it (stays on key ring) There's also a rubber cover that protects the power pins from corroding when not in use.

The other three odd wires are for other irrelevant stuff that I can't remember....(speakers?)I just snipped them off where they leave the main cable.

There's enough cable to thread along under the dash and fuel tank straight to the battery.

I'll take a few snaps tomorrow to show you my set up

My buddy's RAM mount kit came with a few U brackets of different sizes to use on different diameter bar as far as I can remember.

For any others I''ll look up the name of the site I used. I ordered my GPS on a Tuesday night online (ebay) and it arrived here Thursday lunchtime,all the way from California.

The good thing about the GPS is that it takes AA batteries also. I drove,Sunday past from 0700hrs North to get a trailer,returning at 1930hrs...I had the GPS on for about 80% of that time,and still had power left. I turned the screen brightness down which seems to conserve the battery.

If using on the lesser moto you could get a normal mount and just have battery power,with a couple of AA's in your pocket if need be? Maybe though,a normal one can't be locked?

I must also look for a camera lanyard (from GPS to mounting bar above dash)so as I can have that as a further back up should I go for a big get off....
(There's a hole in the GPS already for such a purpose)

You can also get a temperature sensor that'll beam same to the GPS as an option.

You can also annually subscribe to 'Birdseye Imagery' where apparently you can see what you'd see if you were looking at Google Earth. I haven't tried that yet...

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D'oh!

Site I used was www.gps4us.com

They even answered a couple email queries I had!!

You'll see them on ebay too.

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Here we go......
 

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Protective cover for charging pins...

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Key ring tool

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Cable comes out through from under the tank...(LHS)you don't even need to take it off as it'll thread through really easily...ahem ....excuse the Moroccan dust....

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Here's the GPS mounted...it's sits just a bit lower from eye level.

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There's no clouds here today at all and the sun is shining directly onto the screen...

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I bought a €7 cycle bag in Decathlon to store the GPS when sauntering about. It fits perfectly and is also padded.

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nice one Ohlins...thanks for the pics!

i reckon my AMP rugged mount is slightly different to yours, maybe a newer version? the charging pins on mine look a tad different.

That key mounted torx screwdriver is nifty...need to get myself one of those.

I want mine to sit landscape just above the clocks, on your first pic yours looks about...3.5 inches above them? might buy a RAM mount and dismantle it and get something welded up maybe...or look it to getting a bicyle one and modding it??mmmm....best get thinkking :)

i like this mount http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/motorcycl...249-c-281.html
but that U-clip is going to be to fat for the bar above the clocks.

Yip...I see that...too big a U clamp...Have a wee peep at that US site and see if they do a smaller mounting system?

The short RAM looks fine for sure for what you want.....

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I have a similar problem with my 660Z - fitted a new Zumo 350 to the top rail above the clocks using the mounts supplied.

I had to cut the excess threads off the U bolt so it would fit nicely without touching the screen.

However, I'm really unhappy with the vibes. Makes it difficult to read and can't be doing it any good!

I'll try using inner tube to isolate the vibes but is there any other way?

That's odd..I have no vibration at all. It wouldn't be that your GPS is heavier?..shouldn't matter though.....

Do you have any vibration through the handlebars when riding normally?

Mine works really well...

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Hi Ohlins,

I like the mounting on your bike, and plan on replicating it. I want to avoid paying someone else to do it but can't find a decent guide on how to wire up the AMPS mount to the battery. Do you have any tips, or places online that give a good guide?

Thanks!