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frjack · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: GPS/Gadget mounts.

At the moment, I'm using my GPS mounted to the spare hole by the clutch lever, on my RS. Thing is, I don't like it there as it causes too much turbulence round my lid, so I'm looking for an alternative.

I heard mention of something called a "dash bar" which mounts behind the top of the screen. This is interesting, but I'm buggered if I can find anything about it!

Anyone have any useful links, or info, please?
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1993 K1100RS in 690 bloo
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jo · Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Belgium

Hallo,

I've mounted the gps by removing a small part of the plastic cover (left side) and mounting a ram mount. Gps is nicely in the centre with minimum damage to the bike.
I'll try to post some pictures.

Jo

RAL88 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:04 am Post subject:

This is how I mount mine.

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"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'97' R850GS-R

HoosierStu · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:25 am Post subject:

I have basically the same set-up as Jo. I have a different GPS and choose a longer arm to raise my GPS up higher (into my field of view). This works great on my LT with a tall windshield. I also I like this option since it does not require cutting holes in the dash.
RAM mounts are fantastic! I also have them in my truck and even on my bicycle.
http://www.gpscity.com/rammounts
They also have a camera mount, etc.
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Saltcreek · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:39 am Post subject:

I'm pretty happy with my gps in my pocket and listening to it on helmet speakers. Every setup I've seen it looks like the gps dominates your view of the bike while riding.
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

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michaelcurrin · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:58 am Post subject:

I just got one of these. Looks like what your talking about.

[img]http://www.gadgetguy.net/PhotoGallery/BMW_K100RSA_1991_KitII_Modified_BPII_SP2820/index.html[/img]

(Don't know why the image isn't working)

http://www.gadgetguy.net/PhotoGallery/BMW_K100RSA_1991_KitII_Modified_BPII_SP2820/index.html

He makes a version for the k1100RS (and LT), email him and he'll send the part numbers required.

http://www.gadgetguy.net/index.html

Mike
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nobu · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 23 Location: Japan

Hello,

RAL88 · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

I bent the arm myself using a 12.7mm aluminum rod, some pieces of wood to bend with without marring the aluminum and a lot of muscle and grunting. It took me 3 tries to get the one I liked.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

supercat1 · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

i always wondered what purpose that large screw on the "arms" around the shield on the k11rs were for ... guess i know now.

i'm looking into getting a palm pre and using it as the gps. so far i haven't found a particularly nice car mount that will be mod-able to fit the bike. hopefully i can find something.
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jo · Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Belgium

hallo Frjack,

When I find the time this weekend I'll take some photo's and post them.
The part I took off is just 1cm wide or if you messure in inches 0,5 inch.

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jo · Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Belgium

Hi Frjack

As promised the photo's of the gps mount.
It looks as if I need to find the time to wash the bike but the pictures give a good idea.
The big black nob is a lock so they can't take the cradle and ram mount.

frjack · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject: