The Garmin StreetPilot 2610 was the predominantly-installed GPS for motorcycle applications. The 2610 uses a CF memory card to store the detailed maps and a 2GB card (available separately) will hold all of the maps for North America. 

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Note: The dash profile on the '06 version of the GL1800 is much different that the earlier model years. The existing dash mount will not fit this year without modifications to the shape of the dash mount and its' support legs on the bottom.  A new design is available now to support this model, you can find that model here.

The mount attaches to the front edge of the dash near the metal support brackets that support the dash itself for the maximum amount of rigidity available.

A large amount of development time was expended, trying to find a mounting method that didn't require drilling any holes in the bike. None of the solutions that I came up with were sturdy enough.

Three small holes are drilled from the top of the dash and rubber-isolating flange nuts are inserted to hold the mount in place and provide further vibration isolation.

For those that are worried about the appearance of the dash after drilling the mounting holes, here is a picture showing the holes with the plugs that are included in the installation kit installed.  With the windshield installed, they are even less visible.  (Click on the image to see a larger version of the picture.)

The angle of the face of the GPS is adjustable to match the riders' height by loosening the small attachment screws at the side of the mount (shown on the picture above) and gently bending the front face of the mount to the appropriate position and then re-tightening the screws.  The mounts have been tested with riders ranging in height from 6'-4" to 5'-4". Depending on the GPS, the mounting angle and the position of the sun, you may still have issues with visibility and you might want to consider a sun visor if this becomes a problem for you.

The mounting system comes complete with everything you need to install the GPS onto the dash: the dash mount plate, Garmin's M/C cradle pre-installed on the mount, the bushing nuts & SS screws for attaching it to the dash, Garmin's security screwdriver for securing the GPS into the mount and the three plastic plugs for filling the mounting holes in the dash if it was ever removed.

The base kit does not come with any wiring harnesses or audio accessories, but they can be ordered below.

Any GPS mounted on the dash will block an appreciable amount of air through a windshield vent. If you just hold the GPS in position in the center of the dash, you'll see that the effectiveness of the vent for providing airflow to the rider will be severely reduced. The GPS will also fit on those bikes fitted with most aftermarket windshields, including the Tulsa models. You might need to slightly adjust the mounting height of the shield to allow the vent flap to clear the back of the GPS. 

The locking screw on the tab on the top of the cradle must be secured when using this cradle! The screw itself keeps the mount from being able to fully engage the locking tab into the back of the GPS. If you try to use this cradle without securing the screw, it will fall out of the cradle!

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Add a 'KnobDriver'

Some of the aftermarket shields (like the Tulsa) leave little room to accommodate the stock Garmin security screwdriver used to secure the GPS in the mount. I've created a replacement "Security" knob that reduces the vertical height required from 1 3/4" to about 3/4".  Get a spare to keep in your RH pocket, or trunk, in case you lose the Garmin unit!

$12.00

RAM Mounting Hardware

RAM mounting kit for installing the GPS on the handlebars using a single-ball mount. 

This kit provides the RAM cradle for the 26/27-series GPS, a single-ball handlebar mount, medium-length arm and a diamond base to attach to the back of the cradle.

$35.00

Add the second ball to the single-ball mount above.

This mounts into a hex-shaped opening on the front of the mount. The hex shape keeps the ball from rotating in use.

$12.00