OfficerImpersonator
Seattle-area Rounder
I'm on my third week with the brand new GSA. I'll roll over 1000 miles on tomorrow morning's commute.
I can't begin to figure out where to mount my GPS and how to get 12v to all the components I need to power when I'm touring.
The dealer added one of these at the 600 mi service: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/3393/PN-044-0562/Cockpit-Cover-2-Cig-BMW-socket-R1200GS-ADV-2008-on
The SAE plug at the top left runs my radar detector, which sits perfectly on a RAM mount system that is attached to the left side of the windscreen crossbar. That's taken care of - I think.
However, I can't for the life of me figure out where/how to mount my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. I bought and have the TT locking mount for my device (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/2264/PN-065-0077/Touratech-Locking-Mount-for-Garmin-60C-series), but I can't find a good place for the mount to attach to the bike. The cross bar on the windscreen doesn't work as a mounting location due to the GPS' antenna. The mount needs to sit approximately 2" back from the screen so it can tilt to the optimum viewing angle without touching the screen.
I really like the idea of a locking mount that keeps the GPS on the bike. I hate having to take all the electronics off the bike every time I duck in to a restaurant for a bite to eat. I suppose I can trade the locking mount in on a RAM non-locking system, but in a perfect world, there'd be an adapter that would connect the TT locking mount to the windscreen frame crossbar.
I also need to get power to the GPS. TT sells a CANbus-compatible power cord for my GPS unit (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1759/PN-065-0282/CANbus-power-cable-GPS-60-76-176-V-SP-SPIII). The TT web page says my bike has a place where this cord plugs in to the CANbus. Where on the bike do I find this power tap?
Finally, I'd like to get power to my tankbag to charge my phone and iPod while on the road. Where have others tapped into the bike's wiring to get 12v for a tankbag, and how has the wiring been routed? I have the BMW GS tankbag, if that makes a difference. I have a cheap auto store 12v 3-plug adapter that works great on my RTP, but my RTP has three 12v outlets on the dash, and a hard-wired GPS power lead. How should I get power to my tankbag?
Sorry for asking so many questions in one thread - but this is the last hurdle for me in sorting the bike for touring and adventure
I can't begin to figure out where to mount my GPS and how to get 12v to all the components I need to power when I'm touring.
The dealer added one of these at the 600 mi service: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/3393/PN-044-0562/Cockpit-Cover-2-Cig-BMW-socket-R1200GS-ADV-2008-on
The SAE plug at the top left runs my radar detector, which sits perfectly on a RAM mount system that is attached to the left side of the windscreen crossbar. That's taken care of - I think.
However, I can't for the life of me figure out where/how to mount my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. I bought and have the TT locking mount for my device (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/2264/PN-065-0077/Touratech-Locking-Mount-for-Garmin-60C-series), but I can't find a good place for the mount to attach to the bike. The cross bar on the windscreen doesn't work as a mounting location due to the GPS' antenna. The mount needs to sit approximately 2" back from the screen so it can tilt to the optimum viewing angle without touching the screen.
I really like the idea of a locking mount that keeps the GPS on the bike. I hate having to take all the electronics off the bike every time I duck in to a restaurant for a bite to eat. I suppose I can trade the locking mount in on a RAM non-locking system, but in a perfect world, there'd be an adapter that would connect the TT locking mount to the windscreen frame crossbar.
I also need to get power to the GPS. TT sells a CANbus-compatible power cord for my GPS unit (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1759/PN-065-0282/CANbus-power-cable-GPS-60-76-176-V-SP-SPIII). The TT web page says my bike has a place where this cord plugs in to the CANbus. Where on the bike do I find this power tap?
Finally, I'd like to get power to my tankbag to charge my phone and iPod while on the road. Where have others tapped into the bike's wiring to get 12v for a tankbag, and how has the wiring been routed? I have the BMW GS tankbag, if that makes a difference. I have a cheap auto store 12v 3-plug adapter that works great on my RTP, but my RTP has three 12v outlets on the dash, and a hard-wired GPS power lead. How should I get power to my tankbag?
Sorry for asking so many questions in one thread - but this is the last hurdle for me in sorting the bike for touring and adventure