Tray Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I'm trying to decide where to mount my GPS (Garmin V)and Roady sat. radio. I'm thinking of adding the J&M intercom CB, but that would mount on the left handlebar. Thought about using a Hoon mount for the roady, or maybe both on a RCU shelf. Center of the handlebars seems good for the GPS. Looking for pic's to help me decide! Please post your pics and suggestions of how you mounted your gadgets! Link to comment
alanz Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 On my R1200C... On the left grip is an XM Roady satellite radio, a RemoteRemote2 wireless iPod controller, Motolight switch, and the Kenwood GMRS 2-way radio on a RAM mount. In the center is a Garmin 2610 (2gb memory) also on a RAM mount, and the Kisan ChargeGuard On the right grip is an original style ThrottleRocker, a Glisson amplified antenna for the Garmin, and an extra RAM mount (to mount a CB radio or cell phone). Lots of toys Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 great setup why the amplified garmin antenna? where do you ride? and...... how does it work? greg Link to comment
Woodie Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 (alanz)...that's just sick!!! alright, I admit it, I'm jealous! Link to comment
alanz Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The internal antenna in the Garmin unit works fine. When I ride in NYC, in the concrete canyons, the external antenna does a better job. So, I plug it in only when I find the unit having a marginal signal. I forgot to mention that all the applicable toys are piped into an AutoCom unit (there is a PTT button for the 2-way radio on the left grip). All the toys are mounted relatively low, out of my line of site, as I look over the Saeng winglet mounted atop an AeroFlow screen. The thing in the middle of the screen is an EZ-Pass for local toll roads. Link to comment
Aluminum_Butt Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 FWIW, I hate the RCU shelf on my 04 RT. I run an SP3, which might be slightly heavier than the V, but the shelf can't take it at all. Hitting any kind of bump causes the shelf to deflect. I have actually broken two Garmin mounts from vibration stress - one original, and one aviation/tilt mount. In both cases I had the GPS attached with a lanyard - otherwise I'd have lost it. I have been told by one other board member that his RCU was "solid as a rock". After further investigation, though, he had an 1100RT, and the mounting is completely different. It's pricey, but as far as I'm concerned the best unit out there is the Gadget Guy mount ( web site, photo gallery). It puts the GPS at eye level, which is nice. BMR Products also makes a shelf system ( web site). I like RAM mounts, too - they're rock solid. And, if you ever change bikes, most of the system can go with you. My $0.02, YMMV Link to comment
jimwms Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Tankbag holds iPod and radar detector. FRS in tail. Link to comment
rdsmith3 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 alanz That is an amazing set up. Do you ride our lovely northern NJ roads with all those gadgets operating? There is always someone trying to insert a 20' SUV in the space between you and the car in front of you, at least here in NJ. Link to comment
alanz Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 rdsmith, Yes, I ride northern NJ and NY roads. And YES, you really have to keep your wits about you < s > That said, I probably spend less time looking at my console than many other people on this forum... after all, the R1200C doesn't a gear indicator, tachometer or fuel gauge to distract me < vbg > Link to comment
alanz Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Then again, there are those pesky blinking lights for turn signals and ABS warnings. No wait... that odometer is distracting too! And the speedometer ... that should be outlawed!!!! So I designed a minimalist console for my cruiser. Come to think of it, the key is distracting... But truth be told, I prefer all the toys < eg > Link to comment
rdsmith3 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 That said, I probably spend less time looking at my console than many other people on this forum... after all, the R1200C doesn't a gear indicator, tachometer or fuel gauge to distract me < vbg > Same here with the Roadster, or at least no gear indicator or fuel gauge. I did add a Formotion stick on thermometer, so that if I am sliding sideways I can look down and see if it is cold enough for it to be ice. Link to comment
alanz Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ah, my Formotion clock is out for repair... so you can only see it's mount in the photo. Link to comment
Global_Rider Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Please post your pics and suggestions of how you mounted your gadgets! A Blue Sea Systems 5025 six circuit fuse block mounted to an aluminium bracket that I made. That bracket was then riveted to the diagnotic plug bracket. It fits nicely between the gas tank and seat. Connecting accessories is now a snap. Link to comment
leikam Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I prefer the ratty/industrial look. Those are my bling switches on the left and my RID gadget on the right. I used to have a headlight on a custom aluminum bracket under the handlebars, but that's gone these days. Link to comment
rrrich Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Michael, you gotta lotta balls to post this buffalo wing picture amoungst the caviar of the board! Course, not many bikes ANYWHERE have that certain "patina" your baby has acquired at the hands of vigourous law enforcement. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Custom Garmin 276 mount: Link to comment
gcp Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Anyone have a compass they'd recommend ? I am trying to resist the GPS (on bike anyway) as generally I know the detail but like to vary the route. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Mitch, You keep posting pics of things you have and your going to have orders for those too! By the way, great view of your back door.... Shawn Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 By the way, great view of your back door... ...of my house. Yes, the back door of my house. Thanks for pointing that out. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 wow...... THAT'S a pretty piece greg Link to comment
Ken H. Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Anyone have a compass they'd recommend ? I tried a couple different of the newer "electronic" compasses before going GPS with poor results. Seems to be too little metal in a bike to establish a ground reference plane. I got tired of riding around in circles trying to calibrate the things! Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 a compass? don't resist GPS any longer a compass (and i have several) is something you use to find your way in a park... away from metal at the very least... get some cheaper gps that has a compass built in/maybe you don't need mapping software motorcycles and compasses don't mix (if accuracy is important to you) greg Link to comment
Motorrad4fun Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Greg, were is your setup, i would have thought it would be up here by now Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 you mean THIS setup: greg Link to comment
Motorrad4fun Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thats the one, the last one is Priceless Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 i blew up the last one and have it on my desk at work. the picture was taken as a joke of course. many have joked that i should have had my hand in my jacket, ala Napoleon my favorite is the 3rd picture because it reminds me of why i should never wear RED it's embarrassing to see the avatar picture and that one taken only 1 year later (maybe a 15# weight gain). i must lose weight greg Link to comment
RokRide Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 here is my RT.... Sirius ST2, GPS mount on dash(2610 in the bag) and autocom is hidden in bag as well Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 here is my RT.... Sirius ST2, GPS mount on dash(2610 in the bag) and autocom is hidden in bag as well hope you don't mind me posting it right here for all to see. nice setup, by the way greg Link to comment
RokRide Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 hope you don't mind me posting it right here for all to see. nice setup, by the way greg Not at all, thanks... i forgot about the ubb code... ALso thats an STarmate ST1 not St2(st2 will not work without radio) Link to comment
Ebbo Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 All I have to offer is my 276c mount Front view with the sexy Akira boot screen (that no one ever notices ) Utilising the marine mount that comes with the GPS Rear view , its adjustable for angle by loosening a set screw. The GPS was a pig to mount with the cable plugged in until I ground a section off the r/h side of the marine mount. Link to comment
Brimoon Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 You can see my 276C mounted on an R12RT using a Motorrad Concepts mount HERE . I'm very pleased with this arrangement. The Motorrad Concepts (MC) piece is very well made and solid, so the GPS is pretty much isolated from the bounce and vibration I've experienced with other mounting systems. The cradle from the Garmin marine mount that comes with the 276/376 units attaches to the MC mount with no modifications. The MC mount attaches easily to the R12RT - agian, no modifications or drilling required. Brian Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 how did you get that boot screen to work? Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Updated with my new 12GS. Jim Link to comment
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