Car Accessories Reviews

1. 

   Non-A-Mous
   July 15th, 2010 - 10:24

   Review by Non-A-Mous for 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
   Rating:
   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.
2. 

   Juan C. Quiroga Olano
   July 15th, 2010 - 10:48

   Review by Juan C. Quiroga Olano for 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
   Rating:
   I recommend to purchase this item strongly because it turns to be a good quality product an looks great on your motorcycle.
3. 

   Shopper T
   July 15th, 2010 - 11:42

   Review by Shopper T for 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
   Rating:
   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?!
4. 

   Troy R. Carter
   July 15th, 2010 - 12:29

   Review by Troy R. Carter for 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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   I bought this so I could mount my Iphone to my motorcycle. It says it is for GPS, but the company sells a slighter more expensive model for the Iphone that looks exactly the same. My Iphone has an Otterbox case on it. I fit the whole thing inside this mount very easily. NOTE – If your GPS or Iphone or Ipod has a screen cover on it already, it will not be able to sense your touch through the clear plastic on this mount. This is because there are then actually two screen covers being used and you have to remove the device’s screen cover in order to use this mount.
5. 

   A. Levy
   July 15th, 2010 - 13:02

   Review by A. Levy for 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
   Rating:
   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!

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