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RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U


RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U
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Model: RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U
Part No: RAM-B-174-GA32U (also RAM-B-174-GA32)
Condition: Brand New, Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty (max 3 years on electronics & lenses)
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1.  How does the RAM-B-309 compare to the RAM-B-174-GA32U? Bill Blake 1 2.2 years ago
2.  Will this mount to a BMW 1150GS? ricardo boysie belmonte 2 3.4 years ago

Sub-Component Breakdown

Here are the sub-component parts that make up the Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U:

Garmin nuvi 500 Series Cradle RAM-HOL-GA32U
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Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U
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Medium Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U
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Motorcycle Mount Base Kit RAM-B-309-7U

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The RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U ships with the following items included:

Product Information

Manufacturer: National Products, Inc Category: All Purpose Mounts Type: GPS Mounts
Model: RAM-B-174-GA32U SKU: RAMB174GA32 UPC: 793442916625
Announced: August 25, 2008 First Shipped: October 9, 2008 Weight: 0.902 lbs.

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» My Nuvi 550 On My 2011 KLR
Easy to read even in bright light.Doesn't obstruct guages.by Dan Searle on July 11, 2012    16,423 views
I am just getting into touring/adventure touring. I am planning on doing a lot of traveling on my motorcycle. A waterproof GPS was on my list of gear. I felt that the Garmin Nuvi 550 would meet my needs. It is the first GPS … (view more)

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Written by Bonnie
Nepean, ON
September 21, 2011
GREAT GPS MOTORCYCLE MOUNT
I installed the RAM Mount using the brake mount option and it was very easy to install. It also looks sleek on my b … More
•Pros: the sleek look on my bike
•Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Steve
Edmonton, AB
April 18, 2011
EASTY TO INSTALL
I used this kit on my FJR1300, using the brake reservoir bolts. The longer bolts included with the kit were exactly … More
•Pros: comprehensive mounting harddware included
•Cons: gps holder should be redesigned for external power
•Recommend? YES
28 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Mark
Virginia
April 12, 2011
GARMIN NUVI 500 MOTORCYCLE MOUNT KIT RAM-B-174-GA3
Mounting bolts too short or supplied spacers a little too long. … More
•Recommend? YES
34 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Chris
Corner Brook NL
September 7, 2010
RAM MOUNT FOR NUVI 550
Installed on HD Ultra Classic without difficulty. Works well and looks good … More
•Recommend? YES
51 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Bruce
Gander, NL
August 3, 2010
GPS HANDLEBAR MOUNT
All in all an excellent mount. Holds the GPS solid with no vibration. The adjustability in the mount makes for a wid … More
•Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.

Manufacturer Description

The RAM-B-174-GA32 Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series Motorcycle RAM Mount is a Marine Grade Aluminum Mount with a Motorcycle Brake/Clutch Reservoir Base and RAM Custom Plastic Cradle. The mount is designed with a RAM 1 inch diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment point at the cradle and base. With a twist of the arm knob, you can move the Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series mount to your optimum viewing position.

Garmin GPS Mount Options:


To help ensure you have the Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Mount you require, take a look at the list of available RAM Garmin GPS mounts on the RAM-HOL-GA32 Series of Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Cradles and Mounts Page. Here you can select from suction cup GPS mounts, flat surface screw down GPS mounts, GPS car mounts, non skid weighted GPS mounts and more bundled with the RAM-HOL-GA32 Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Series Cradle.

Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Design:


The RAM-HOL-GA32 RAM Mount High Strength Plastic Cradle is designed to hold the Garmin nuvi 500 Series, including the following GPS units,
  • Garmin nuvi 500
  • Garmin nuvi 550
All cables can stay connected to the unit while in the RAM cradle.

Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Plate:


The RAM-B-238 Marine Grade Aluminum Diamond Plate is designed to connected to the back of the mount cradle. The diamond plate has a 1.0 inch diameter rubber ball connected at right angles to the plate, which connects directly to the 1 inch arm socket. The cradle includes the required hardware to connect the plate to the cradle. For a layout of the hole spacing and 1.0 inch rubber ball location, take a closer look with the RAM-B-238 Design Drawings (pdf file).

Garmin GPS Mount Arm Design:


The RAM-B-201 RAM Mount Marine Grade Aluminum Dual Socket Arm is a 1 inch B size Ball Socket Arm with open socket ends. The arm is 3.0 inches long between socket centers and is finished with a Black Powder Coating. The side of the arm includes a tightening knob which allows you to open and close the socket ends. For a layout of the dimensions RAM-B-201 arm, take a closer look with the RAM-B-201 Design Drawings (pdf file).

Garmin GPS Mount Base Design:


The RAM-B-309-7 RAM Mount Motorcycle Kit Base can mount to either the clutch/ brake reservoir or directly to a round handle bar rail. The base is constructed of marine grade aluminum with an integrated 1 inch diameter rubber ball, hardware for rail mounting and both standard and metric mounting bolts for motorcycle reservoir mounting. The zinc coated metal u-bolt and nuts included are designed it fit on most motorcycle round handlebars, or any circular rail or pipe with diameter from 1/2 to 1.25 inches.

The base connects to the left or right side of your handlebar clutch/brake reservoir on the Honda Goldwing and other select motorcycles or you can connect directly to your handlebars with the u-bolt hardware. To see if this base will work with your motorcycle, check the hole spacing of the base against your clutch/brake reservoir. The holes centers have a minimum width of 0.94 inches and a maximum of 1.58 inches.

Features and Tips

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Garmin nuvi 500 Motorcycle Mount Kit RAM-B-174-GA32U features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

  • Warranty: Manufacturer's Life Time Warranty.
  • Cradle Design: Custom Cradle for Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series.
  • Cradle Material: Black High Strength Composite Plastic.
  • Mount Material: Black Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum.
  • Mount Ball Size: RAM 1 inch Solid Rubber Ball.
  • Pivot Point Design: RAM Patented 1 inch Rubber Ball and Socket Joint.
  • Arm Type: RAM Arm with Dual 1 inch Sockets.
  • Arm Length: Standard length of 3 inches between socket centers.
  • Base Type: Motorcycle Brake/Clutch Reservoir Base
  • Common Applications:
    • Motorcycle Mounts: Used mostly with Goldwing and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

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Wayne S. TN, May 19/13
 
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ken w. UT, May 14/13
 
Very informative and easy to order
Normand M. ON, May 13/13
 
RAM Mounts referred, thanks!
Diana C. CO, May 13/13
 
After researching for my first Motorcycle GPS I purchased a Zumo 660 LM. GPS City has all the info you could ever want and I am very pleased with their web site and service
Matthew M. GA, May 9/13
 
Very impressed with the prompt shipping and packaging of the item. Will order again from GPS City again
larry, May 8/13
 





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