Mounting Garmin 2610 on Tech Mount

[benneyb]

Stupid Question Time - Using the Tech Mount for my Garmin 2610, what is the correct/best option for attaching the GPS to the Tech Mount? The Garmin mounting bracket, or some other?

Thanks in advance.

 

[orestes]

If you use the Garmin mount you will have to drill 4 holes into the Techmount. Garmin supply a template (or at least in the UK they do).

Techmount can also supply an adaptor to fit betwen the mount and Garmin cradle.

 

[madmike2]

I have the Touratech locking mount for mine and have it on a StemStand. I had to drill new holes in the Stemstand plate and disassemble the Touratech mount to fasten it, the reassemble in place. It works fine, just takes a little patience.

 

[ock913]

I am using the Garmin motorcycle mount on a Techmount and I have not drilled any holes. Techmount offers small rubber grommets with an inner threaded sleeve. These are placed in the 4 larger diameter holes that line up with the mount. (The same holes are used for a XM Roady mount and various others) When the bolt begins to tighten, it compresses the rubber grommet and these expand to provide a tight fit in the holes. This design is intended to provide a rubber mount to help reduce vibration.

 

[benneyb]

Techmount says they have changed the top plate for the Stem Mount - that may be why some have had to drill new holes.

Another question for you guys - how are you hooked up electronically? Are you piping the Garmin audio into your intercom system?

I am picking up my bike, an '05 FJR next week, and am hoping to use the Powerlet that is already installed in the front for power - not sure how to tie in the audio to the Autocom I have waiting for this though.

 

[madmike2]

I'm not wired for sound...I use the time on the bike to get away from radio, TV, telephone, company nextel, etc. The only "song" I need is a 1300cc Yamaha IL 4 cyl engine.

IIRC, it takes a specific cord to plug the Garmin into the Autocom. You might want to check where you purchased the Autocom (or Garmin).