ksbmwrider
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NAV RT Security Fix - FREE!
I am surprised that nobody has come up with this method of making the NAVx more secure on the new RT mount. Cost = -0- or at the most about $3.00.
Just remove the pushbutton!! This can be done within a few minutes.
1. Remove NAVx (so you can see the mount)
2. Remove windshield and under support.
3. Remove the instrument cowl under windshield mount with 2 screws and 2 grommets. (careful!!)
4. With a flashlight shining into the NAV mounting and pushbutton location, find the molded in barb on the pushbutton shaft that keeps the button from popping out and carefully push it in with a screwdriver or other dangerous tool at the same time extracting the button.
5. File down or cut off the retaining barb so that it no longer can lock the pushbutton into it's mounting hole.
6. Reinsert the pushbutton, which should now slide in and be removable without hindrance.
7. Reinstall cowl, windshield parts, etc.
8. The removable button, now becomes your "Key" which can be stored in either of the lockable fairing pockets or other hidden location.
9. Get a common black rubber "stopper" (or not) and with a knife or razor blade, carefully trim down 2 sides to fit in the oval pushbutton opening so it looks like the button except it doesn't 'push' on anything.
Now I understand that nothing will deter the determined removal of the GPS is someone really wants it. And no matter what, if I am on a trip and parking overnight or out of bike sight for any long period, I always remove EVERYTHING that looks like it could be boosted, luggage included. But if you want basic protection, and at no cost, this is a worthwhile idea.
Even if you screw up the button, a new one is $3.00 us.
I'm sorry I don't have a good pix to show at this point and the parts fiche of the button is not detailed enough to show the 'barb' but next time I'm digging around up there, I will take a pix and post.
I am surprised that nobody has come up with this method of making the NAVx more secure on the new RT mount. Cost = -0- or at the most about $3.00.
Just remove the pushbutton!! This can be done within a few minutes.
1. Remove NAVx (so you can see the mount)
2. Remove windshield and under support.
3. Remove the instrument cowl under windshield mount with 2 screws and 2 grommets. (careful!!)
4. With a flashlight shining into the NAV mounting and pushbutton location, find the molded in barb on the pushbutton shaft that keeps the button from popping out and carefully push it in with a screwdriver or other dangerous tool at the same time extracting the button.
5. File down or cut off the retaining barb so that it no longer can lock the pushbutton into it's mounting hole.
6. Reinsert the pushbutton, which should now slide in and be removable without hindrance.
7. Reinstall cowl, windshield parts, etc.
8. The removable button, now becomes your "Key" which can be stored in either of the lockable fairing pockets or other hidden location.
9. Get a common black rubber "stopper" (or not) and with a knife or razor blade, carefully trim down 2 sides to fit in the oval pushbutton opening so it looks like the button except it doesn't 'push' on anything.
Now I understand that nothing will deter the determined removal of the GPS is someone really wants it. And no matter what, if I am on a trip and parking overnight or out of bike sight for any long period, I always remove EVERYTHING that looks like it could be boosted, luggage included. But if you want basic protection, and at no cost, this is a worthwhile idea.
Even if you screw up the button, a new one is $3.00 us.
I'm sorry I don't have a good pix to show at this point and the parts fiche of the button is not detailed enough to show the 'barb' but next time I'm digging around up there, I will take a pix and post.
