Motorcycle / Bike WATERPROOF Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 265WT 500 550 750 755T 760 765T 770 775T 780 785T 850 855 860 880 885T GPS

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0035TZS14
• Item model number: BR-WATERBIKE
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 24, 2010

Product Description

Like to ride in the rain, but your GPS doesn't? No problem! This waterproof bike combo will keep your GPS dry. The mount fits handlebars from .75 to 1.5 inches in diameter. The case measures 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 internally. This means all 4.3 inch and 3.5 inch GPS units (that's 98% of the GPS market) will fit fine. The case is zipper shut and maintains a weatherproof seal. The lens permits human touch which means that your touch screen device will work fine when inside the case. Included are a set of foam inserts to help cushion smaller GPS units and get them snug against the film so it doesn't move around. The case and the mount are easily removed. The mount is attached using a heavy duty adjustable thumbscrew attachment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed, June 19, 2010

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Scottish "MSE" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Motorcycle / Bike WATERPROOF Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 265WT 500 550 750 755T 760 765T 770 775T 780 785T 850 855 860 880 885T GPS (Electronics)

I ordered this waterproof case so that I could mount my Garmin nuvi 255w auto GPS to the handlebars of my mountain bike. The case arrived and included the mounting bracket, as well as foam inserts that allow for padding, in case you have a smaller GPS. It fit my nuvi 255w perfectly and will easily fit a Motorola Droid, or the newer, larger Droid X (which I plan to be using the case for once I upgrade my cell phone).

The mounting bracket installed in seconds. The clamp which goes around the bar is already rubberized and has small ridges that help secure it tightly. The bracket also includes a ball socket, allowing you to rotate it to a portrait orientation if needed. It allows for about 40 degrees of movement from center, letting you tilt the unit if needed. The front window is clear plastic and feels heavy enough to withstand regular usage. My Garmin touchscreen still worked just fine through the plastic. The zipper which encircles the case is vinyl and hides the zipper track, creating a rainproof seal. My GPS/phone will definitely be safe even if I get caught in the heaviest downpour. There is a quick release built in to the bracket as well. It requires a little force to remove it, which is a good thing. I'd rather have it too stiff than have my GPS falling off. There is also an access port at the bottom of the case, in case you need to run headphones and/or power.

I never take the time to write reviews, so I hope this goes to show you how impressed I am with this product.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful inexpensive case!, July 4, 2010

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Shopper T (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorcycle / Bike WATERPROOF Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 265WT 500 550 750 755T 760 765T 770 775T 780 785T 850 855 860 880 885T GPS (Electronics)

This case is terrific! I have it on my Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer for about three months, and it works very well.

Pros:
- Fits 1" handlebars perfectly, no slipping, secure feeling.
- Fits Nuvi 255W just fine.
- Easy to use the touch screen through the plastic.
- Great value of cost and function.
- Easy to remove case from handlebar mount to store GPS.
- Can use the cradle the GPS provides if you don't want to use the waterproof case.
- Opening for wire is great for power cord, yet is flexible enough to keep water out.
- Easy to adjust the angle to accommodate different handlebar bends.

Cons:
- Cannot turn off unit without opening case (but that's the tradeoff for waterproof, though).
- Lightweight plastic construction makes me a little uneasy, looks like the handlebar mount can crack if accidentally overtightened. But again, this is a great value item. If I wanted commercial grade, I would have bought the more unsightly RAM mount.
- Not able to permanently affix to handlebars, nor is it lockable - but hey, what more do you expect at this price?!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Product.. No complaints, June 10, 2010

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A. Levy "Keep on striving" (Athens, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorcycle / Bike WATERPROOF Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 265WT 500 550 750 755T 760 765T 770 775T 780 785T 850 855 860 880 885T GPS (Electronics)

I purchased this mount for my Nuvi 260 and it mounted great to my bike. I ride a Kawasaki KLR 650 and it looks great on it. I have no complaints about the durability of the mount itself, nor how the waterproof case connects to the mount. Solid Product and I would recommend it!