Hi Guys
Just bought a Garmin 590LM for the GTR what's the best way to mount it???
Also looking to get a radiator guard what's your thoughts on the one pictured
Many Thanks
Raven
My sat navigation is on a Ram mount on the clutch lever. Doesn't obscure clocks or mirror and means I can prod the screen with left hand whilst keeping t'other hand on the throttle.
Radiator guard looks good, btw.
Cheers
Paul B.
My satnav mounted between bars on RAM ball mount. I still have a clear view of clocks/gauges.
I fitted mine there first, then found I couldn't see it when I fitted the tank bag :smiley:
Cheers
Paul B
Quote from: PaulB on August 01, 2016, 07:41:57 PM
I fitted mine there first, then found I couldn't see it when I fitted the tank bag :smiley:
Cheers
Paul B
Don't use a tank bag :mfr_lol:
I bought that Kawasaki mount fits perfectly
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I fitted this onto the Kawasaki mount it's the lockable motorrad one a bit dear but being lockable stops the opportunist tleaf when filling up :yes:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/anthonyprosser/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/1F53E99D-10B5-4C24-BAE2-2D33E406CB0D_zpsjbzkkfst.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/anthonyprosser/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/1F53E99D-10B5-4C24-BAE2-2D33E406CB0D_zpsjbzkkfst.jpg.html)
Thanks guys
A few options then. best is to wait until it arrives and then I can see what best for me :yes:
Another question is there a dedicated power supply for the sat nav??
Thanks Raven
Yep under the near side cubbyhole you will find a rubber boot over the wiring in there are two spare bullet connectors wire to theses and it powers on and off with the ignition. There is also two under the seat Do a search on here you will find a write up and pictures :clap:
That's how I wired in my garmin easy Peasy I can't recall the bullet sizes I just crimped the opposite ends to the garmin wiring
You'll need to fold the rubber boot back like a cuff, the connectors are obvious but on a short piece of wire.
Black wire with female connector is switched live, black with yellow trace and male connector is earth.
Japanese bullet connectors are 3.9mm
Fitted the sat nav yesterday. it wasn't to bad to do using the connections as suggested :yes:
Placed it in a few places before deciding to go with the left handlebar mount. I liked the look of it between the handlebars but didn't like the way you needed to look down to see the screen.
Each to their own I suppose :cool:
Raven
Looking good Raven.
What is the mount you used part no if you know . :yes:
Quote from: Raven on August 06, 2016, 06:49:58 AM
Fitted the sat nav yesterday. it wasn't to bad to do using the connections as suggested :yes:
Placed it in a few places before deciding to go with the left handlebar mount. I liked the look of it between the handlebars but didn't like the way you needed to look down to see the screen.
Each to their own I suppose :cool:
Raven
Excellent choice, sir :smiley:
Cheers
Paul B.
Quote from: pross on August 06, 2016, 03:44:39 PM
Looking good Raven.
What is the mount you used part no if you know . :yes:
I believe it's a RAM-B-309-1U.
Cheers
Paul B.
Quote from: pross on August 06, 2016, 03:44:39 PM
Looking good Raven.
What is the mount you used part no if you know . :yes:
It was the one that came in the kit, you can buy one direct from Garmin
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/shop-by-accesories/mounts/ram-mounting-kit/prod8130_010-10962-00.html
Raven
About your radiator guard. I fitted a Beowolf one just like that to my 1000 Versys. It's a good solid unit but I felt that the bike ran hotter, or at least the fan came on much sooner when in slow traffic. I wondered if there was too much metal and not enough gap. Just an opinion of course. Will be looking for a guard for the GTR but going for a mesh style.
Quote from: jayjay10117 on August 08, 2016, 08:05:02 PM
About your radiator guard. I fitted a Beowolf one just like that to my 1000 Versys. It's a good solid unit but I felt that the bike ran hotter, or at least the fan came on much sooner when in slow traffic. I wondered if there was too much metal and not enough gap. Just an opinion of course. Will be looking for a guard for the GTR but going for a mesh style.
Good thinking JJ....the GTR does run a little warm as standard, so a mesh guard might be the sensible choice. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.