Garmin Quest Mount

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:32 pm

Anyone out there using a Garmin Quest GPS on the R? What mount are you using? My GPS should be arriving in a few days and just now realized, what good is a GPS if you dont have a mount!

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Post by **Deano** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:45 pm

Try these. They work fine with my R.

http://www.gpsdiscount.com/products/index.html?a=487

http://www.gpsdiscount.com/products/index.html?a=488

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:48 pm

Thanks, but if I dont want to run power from the bike to the unit, do I still need the garmin cradle or does the ram mount come as pictured so the unit just clicks in place?

Post by **Deano** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:33 pm

I believe you can buy a cradle that will fit the Quest directly from Ram, as well as some other sources. Touratech makes some as well.

http://www.cycoactive.com/ram/quest.shtml

http://65.102.174.116/rammount/productd ... 149z-GA15U

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:36 pm

Finally a picture of just the mount without the unit in it. That's what I was looking for!

Thank you very much. I love this board. At least this way I can get using the thing when it gets here and I figure it out. I can later add the power unit to it. Thanks again!

ErikU · Post by **ErikU** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:33 am

I used the Garmin bicycle handle bar mount with my Quest. It works great and was only a few dollars. It mounts exactly where I want it too. If you do a search for my name you should find a pic and review.

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:08 am

SitR1150R wrote:Thanks, but if I dont want to run power from the bike to the unit, do I still need the garmin cradle or does the ram mount come as pictured so the unit just clicks in place?

I would go ahead and get the Garmin mount with power. You'll find that the batteries don't last as long as you expected, and then you'll have the option to hook it up. I have the Garmin mount on my bike mounted with the RAM accessories and it's a perfect fit; it holds the unit securely and I don't have to worry about battery power on multi day trips. Plus, using the RAM mounting system, you can easily move the location as you need to, maybe for accomidating a tankbag.

Back view

Front view low

Front view high

Post by **challey** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:53 pm

I'll second R4R&R - I have the identical setup using the cradle and RAM mounts for my Quest. As you can see in R4R&Rs pix, this works very well.
I use a BMW plug on the cradle's wires and simply connect to the accessory outlet for power. This way, when I want to remove the mount, it's a 30 second job.

ErikU · Post by **ErikU** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:56 pm

Using the bicycle mount, it's a half second job to mount/unmount. When it is unmounted, you can hardly see the mount at all, it's very unobtrusive.

Also, the battery has lasted all day (20+ hrs) for me no problem. Be sure to turn off the backlight during the day and your battery will last even longer.

best of all, it was only a few dollars.

Here is my review and pics:
http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.p ... highlight=

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:53 pm

Thank you all for the help. At least I know now what type of mounts work on our bikes. Now I just need to wait for them to get here so I can play with them and start making some rides! Only problem is the silly weather guy has put the S word back in the forecast off and on for the next two weeks. Give me a break, its almost March, Im ready for sun and dry roads!

Post by **bikermeow** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:41 pm

Hiya .. thinking of getting a Quest .. can these units be charged via USB if I can provide power via a USB/car charger combo?

Cheers

Cat

Post by **challey** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:42 pm

Cat --
The USB connection on the Quest is for downloading mapping info from your computer to the unit itself. Charging is via a plug-in transformer (included with the Quest package) from your mains current.
The Quest would be a good choice for a smaller place like Singapore since the unit has limited memory. It's pretty easy to pick new maps with the sw and download the new info though.

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:23 pm

Thank you all very much for the help on the mount for my Garmin. After some minor computer issues, I got the maps loaded into the silly thing and was finally able to get out on the bike today to try it out. The unit worked perfect and the mount is just as good. No vibration at all, and easily mounts in any spot you want so you can see the screen. Never really though that much of GPS units, but now that I have one, I am sold, its the only way to navigate on a bike.

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:15 am

SitR1150R wrote:Never really though that much of GPS units, but now that I have one, I am sold, its the only way to navigate on a bike.

They can not replace maps! The small screen is hard to find routes around traffic jams (IMO). When you zoom out, you lose the detail of the smaller roads. Also my Quest doesn't route too good in certain city situations. They are great when you program a route to follow, but sometimes I may change my mind on-route.

Overall, they are an additional tool to be used but I wouldn't fully rely on a GPS unit.

Sit · Post by **Sit** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:58 am

Oh never fear, there is no replacement for a large atlas stored in the hard bags. Life has taught me never to count on something that is electronic. One must always have a plan B.