Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[IvikaRazI]

cool.

finally.

a ramount dealer in spore!!!

hope the price is cheaper than ordering online and w/o the hassle of waiting.

 

Its not as cheap as if you get from the source (US) itself. So if you intend to get a quicky way, Sg is the way to go. If can wait, go get the unit in US. The difference is quite big, in the 10s.

 

You can try to get a quote from them, then check prices against amazon or the webby itself.

Edited May 5, 2009 by IvikaRazI

[oozzzzzz]

do they have ready stock GPS devices also there??

and if so, any idea about the price??

thanks.

 

They have some ready stocks. Pls check stock with them.

Eg. The Brake reservoir RAM mount, from the ram mount webby its abt USD20.28 x 1.5 = abt SGD30

They charge SGD39 nett.

[rajeh_bp]

looks like prices are getting worse and worse,

this afternoon quoted Hoan SLT

Zumo 550 S$ 1200

Nuvi 500 S$ 700

loaded europe, and comes with malsing (whole Malaysia) and warranty..

any cheaper deals somewhere??

I think i wait for the Zumo 660, S$1500 bring it back from Europe in August...

bro zumo 500 can get for $999 ... if you don't need the US map and car mount..

[rajeh_bp]

I'm having below double socket arm as spare.. anyone needs it can get from me...

 

RAM-B-201-A ($30)

RAM-B-201 ($30)

 

not sure what's the price locally here in Singapore. If you can find cheaper ones please let me know.

 

please sms me if interested and deal at Queenstown. Thanks.

[scoobydoo]

yeah, i second that. Btw its available in spore now. Price pretty reasonable too. Just got some RAM stuffs from them today.

Check it out! http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/

just spoke to JK, getting the RAM-B-309-6U

bad news is... his prices for RAM mounts will be going up by about 40% after May 09 (maybe good to act fast if wanna get one)

good news is... his prices for garmin sets are likely to come down soon, maybe wait a while if u r looking for one.

btw, he has 4 promo sets of 205W (local sets) left going at very attractive price if u dun need a waterproof set

[NC30]

bro zumo 500 can get for $999 ... if you don't need the US map and car mount..

 

not Zumo 500... i want the 550! You have??

or is it a typo error and you mean NUVI 500??

why buy older model if i can get 550 or even better a Zumo 660

[Advrider]

i'm also worried about that happening... especially along dark stretches of NS when touring up north.

 

very tempted to use resin glue to stick a secure/strong point on the unit's plastic body (won't damage waterproofing) so that i can hook a lanyard to the GPS unit. if it comes off the mount (or together with mount), at least it'll be dangling by the lanyard and not straight onto the roads.

looks aside, i'm worried about voiding the warranty... need to check

currently securing a lanyard to the mount but the worry is where lanyard holds the mount, but unit comes off the mount

 

This is how I secured my Nuvi 550 using a 20 lbs fishing line on the frame.

 

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/5387/2933736440081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/43676/2414733740081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

Take a look at the cradle it's much more solid than the original. The one that comes with the box is

more for cars. Now that my RAM mount is already in I can start to work on the mounting.

 

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/41432/2847405690081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/44797/2434597900081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/44380/2949215290081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

Edited May 7, 2009 by Advrider

[Advrider]

just spoke to JK, getting the RAM-B-309-6U

bad news is... his prices for RAM mounts will be going up by about 40% after May 09 (maybe good to act fast if wanna get one)

good news is... his prices for garmin sets are likely to come down soon, maybe wait a while if u r looking for one.

btw, he has 4 promo sets of 205W (local sets) left going at very attractive price if u dun need a waterproof set

 

Had checked with him he does not have certain items in stock. If you don't want to wait then by all means order from him save the hassle of waiting.

[RT]

This is how I secured my Nuvi 550 using a 20 lbs fishing line on the frame.

 

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/5387/2933736440081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/43676/2414733740081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

Take a look at the cradle it's much more solid than the original. The one that comes with the box is

more for cars. Now that my RAM mount is already in I can start to work on the mounting.

 

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/41432/2847405690081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/44797/2434597900081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/44380/2949215290081043685S425x425Q85.jpg

 

 

Nice and sturdy RAM cradle, what's the 'damage?'

[CMYRS]

if JK is alittle more expensive, why not we gather our orders and do a MO with him?

 

5-10% off will put the prices on par as whats online, no?

[scoobydoo]

my nuvi 550 will probably need... about US$36.70 direct from ram-mount (shipping not included yet)

 

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/thumbnails/RAMHOLGA32U.JPG + http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-B-174U.jpg

 

but seems like JK dun have the stock

[CMYRS]

my nuvi 550 will probably need... about US$36.70 direct from ram-mount (shipping not included yet)

 

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/thumbnails/RAMHOLGA32U.JPG + http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-B-174U.jpg

 

but seems like JK dun have the stock

 

if they dont have the stock can they order it on yr behalf?

[Advrider]

Nice and sturdy RAM cradle, what's the 'damage?'

 

It cost less than S$80 inclusive of freight for the whole set of RAM items. It consists of the cradle, mounts and long arm.

 

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-B-149ZU.jpg

 

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAMHOLGA32U.JPG

 

As I also had ordered other things from Amazon and the freight cost is actually spread out.

Edited May 7, 2009 by Advrider

[Advrider]

my nuvi 550 will probably need... about US$36.70 direct from ram-mount (shipping not included yet)

 

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/thumbnails/RAMHOLGA32U.JPG + http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-B-174U.jpg

 

but seems like JK dun have the stock

 

Actually I did not order from RAM direct. I ordered from GPS city. It's cheaper.

[Ones_Co]

oregon rocks

[CMYRS]

just got my ramounts from jk today

 

they are currently have a promo, check them out if u want to see samples before you order.

[Advrider]

just got my ramounts from jk today

 

they are currently have a promo, check them out if u want to see samples before you order.

 

Waiting for JK to call me......

[scoobydoo]

It cost less than S$80 inclusive of freight for the whole set of RAM items. It consists of the cradle, mounts and long arm.

 

As I also had ordered other things from Amazon and the freight cost is actually spread out.

with USD now appreciated to 1.5, costs are likely higher

consolidating shipment with other purchases certainly helps

 

 

i decided to buy my RAM set from JK, paid S$115 in total for the convenience coz my estimates for buying from GPSCity says the savings are not worth the hassle

 

RAM-HOL-GA32U plastic holder = US$8.50

RAM-B-238U ball with diamond plate (2x US$5.12) = US$10.24

RAM-B-201U standard lenght 3" arm = US$10.37

RAM-B-309-6U reservior mount with double perm balls = US$11.97

Total = US$41.08

 

Option A: direct from GPSCity

International processing fee = US$7.95

International shipping (economy) = US$56

Total = US$105.03

(no need to convert already know outcome)

 

Option B: via VPostUSA (savings approx

Ground (economy) = US$8.06 (ship to VPostUSA, approx 1.8 lbs)

USD Sub-total 1 = US$49.14

SGD Sub-total 2 = approx S$76 (exchange + Visa fee)

VPostUSA shipment to Sg = approx S$22

Grand total = approx $98

 

Edited May 14, 2009 by scoobydoo

[nineh]

anyone knows the price for the Garmin DC power cable to charge the GPS unit while riding???

 

I dun wan the one with the cigi socket. wanna tap direct from batt.

 

does JK have it ?

 

http://www.gpsnow.com/media/Products/Accessories/garmin_010-10082-00.jpg

[rajeh_bp]

anyone knows the price for the Garmin DC power cable to charge the GPS unit while riding???

 

I dun wan the one with the cigi socket. wanna tap direct from batt.

 

does JK have it ?

 

http://www.gpsnow.com/media/Products/Accessories/garmin_010-10082-00.jpg

 

for which garmin gps model ??

[Advrider]

anyone knows the price for the Garmin DC power cable to charge the GPS unit while riding???

 

I dun wan the one with the cigi socket. wanna tap direct from batt.

 

does JK have it ?

 

http://www.gpsnow.com/media/Products/Accessories/garmin_010-10082-00.jpg

 

Got this exact cable fom Sim Lim Square Perfect watch cost abot $50++

[Advrider]

with USD now appreciated to 1.5, costs are likely higher

consolidating shipment with other purchases certainly helps

 

 

i decided to buy my RAM set from JK, paid S$115 in total for the convenience coz my estimates for buying from GPSCity says the savings are not worth the hassle

 

RAM-HOL-GA32U plastic holder = US$8.50

RAM-B-238U ball with diamond plate (2x US$5.12) = US$10.24

RAM-B-201U standard lenght 3" arm = US$10.37

RAM-B-309-6U reservior mount with double perm balls = US$11.97

Total = US$41.08

 

Option A: direct from GPSCity

International processing fee = US$7.95

International shipping (economy) = US$56

Total = US$105.03

(no need to convert already know outcome)

 

Option B: via VPostUSA (savings approx

Ground (economy) = US$8.06 (ship to VPostUSA, approx 1.8 lbs)

USD Sub-total 1 = US$49.14

SGD Sub-total 2 = approx S$76 (exchange + Visa fee)

VPostUSA shipment to Sg = approx S$22

Grand total = approx $98

 

 

:thumb:

[geraki]

ya. dun be like me. My Nuvi 550 fell off my scooter onto the PIE over the weekend ..better be safe than sorry

 

u using which mount on the bike which cause the drop of your gps?

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

anyone knows the price for the Garmin DC power cable to charge the GPS unit while riding???

 

I dun wan the one with the cigi socket. wanna tap direct from batt.

 

does JK have it ?

 

http://www.gpsnow.com/media/Products/Accessories/garmin_010-10082-00.jpg

 

what unit ?? go east gear and try

[RT]

u using which mount on the bike which cause the drop of your gps?

 

I used the Windscreen mount that came with the unit.