BMW R1200ST GPS _WARNING_

[BMWSTeve]

Got a smokin' deal on a Garmin SPIII Colormap that I wanted to install on the ST. So after many I dunno's from a few different dealers, I ordered the full bracket kit and wiring harness from BMW.

That thing was backordered about a month and I just got it yesterday. The wires don't match my GPS but do work on my friends 2720. The brackets REQUIRE that you drill holes in the center fairing piece that wraps the gascap, and a permenant plastic blob is left attached for all to see when you are NOT running GPS. So back to the dealer it goes! What I will do is make a bracket system similar to "THE GADGET GUY" out of stainless steel or aluminum with a locking bracket from Touratech. I will still tap the BMW plug for GPS to keep constant power while stopped. I am a little dissappointed with the lack of info at the dealer level for these parts. Now I get to pay a 20% restocking fee for parts that won't work.

[JohnJC]

Here's how I mounted my iWay(see attachement). When not in use all you see is the RAM mount ball, and I could easily pull it if I wanted. Being mounted on the bars it's a little shakie at idle, but OK off idle.

[R4ND0M_AX3]

The brochure shows the mounting position of the GPS. I never liked the way they chose to bolt it to the top of the tank.

[ChrisE]

Here's the direct wire kit I used for my SPIII on my R1200RT

 

$23 shipped from www.powerlet.com (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)

[BMWSTeve]

Wow, That is what I been looking for! thank you.

 

JohnJC, Nice setup you have there. I am just too damn picky and refuse to drill anything that is exposed. I just got my mill running and bought some aluminum stock. My goal is to machine up a bracket I can bolt on in under 5 mins and a pigtail power cord that tucks out of sight when not GPSing. Thanks for showing me though.