Of all the reasons to buy a motorcycle, for most people it’s the thrill of the open road that stands out most. Movies such as “Rebel without a Cause” and “Easy Rider” have served to reinforce the idea that motorcycles can free us from the constraints of everyday life – the routines, deadlines and mind-numbing predictability. That explains why so many people take up biking later in life; they feel an urge to shake things up and see parts of America from a whole new perspective.

Getting lost and exploring unfamiliar territory is part of the charm, of course, but it’s always best to have directions right at your fingertips. One might think that navigating a cross-country motorcycle trip would be a cake walk, but that’s only true if you stick to major highways. In case you decide to explore the back roads, a GPS reciever in a motorcycle GPS mount will give you a reliable means of returning to civilization.