GPS mounting

[cptss67]

I want to custom mount a GPS using the handle bar bolts (see photo) on my 96 R1100RT. Question is: how much are these torqued? what should I know before loosening one of these bolts.

[OLSENSAN]

No worry, I just did that on my 03 rt. The bolts should be torqued 16-20 ft lbs. I raised my bars also and nothing is under there thats going to jump up and scare you. I used the ram ball mount on the top bolt of the left bar. The kit had a spacer that fits in the groove of the bar where the bolt goes into. Consequently I had to use a bolt 1/2 inch longer which I got at Fastenal, a store that deals in bolts etc. You may, if need be get one at ace hardware.

[cruise_carter]

T-GCR11B Bolt
GCR11B Bolt/spacer for R1100RT (use with RAM-B-252 or RAM-B-272, for example)

That is what I used on my R bike.
Just use this bolt, it's designed to replace one of the bolts and I used the B-252. Pull it up on the ram-mount page.

[kgadley01]

Or you could do what I did on my 99RT. the bike came with an accessory shelf, but their not expensive. I drilled a hole in my shelf, and mounted a Ram mount dead center. I then attached my Garmin Zumo to the mount. It locates the GPS above the Tach & Speedo. I can put my windscreen all the way down, and still have 1/2" clearance between the GPS and windscreen. Makes it easy to read, without taking your eyes off the road...

[flymymbz]

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but.....

I'm finally going to be able to pick up my new to me R850R in three weeks. I found this thread while searching for mounting ideas for the Garmin.

cruise_carter mentioned needing a slightly longer bolt, but I searched the RAM site and could not find the part number he listed.

" T-GCR11B Bolt
GCR11B Bolt/spacer for R1100RT (use with RAM-B-252 or RAM-B-272, for example)"

Since I don't know what size bolts they are will one of these work? If not can someone please advise what size? I can pick up a single bolt at the Fasteners down the street.......


(1 QTY) M8 x 55 bolt
(1 QTY) M8 x 60 bolt
(1 QTY) M8 x 65 bolt

http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResu...5/Default.aspx


THANK YOU!!!

Dee

Hmmmmmmmmmmm......... was searching further and found this:

I think I found just what I was looking for. If he still has some.

http://gallery.mac.com/jkwinchester1...lack&view=grid

[pch123]

I want to custom mount a GPS using the handle bar bolts (see photo) on my 96 R1100RT. Question is: how much are these torqued? what should I know before loosening one of these bolts.

A great solution is a mount made by one of the members here, Jim.
It replaces the black plastic cover in the middle of the handlebars and incorporates a Ram ball mount. It is a very professionally looking piece of metal turning and polishing. I have one and it is perfect. Took less than 2 minutes to mount, didn't have to undo anything. Solid as a rock. He has photos somewhere here, but I can't find them. Maybe someone else can track the link. If not I have his email address, so PM me.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/182...t001nj8.th.jpg

regards

[flybike]

Wow, thanks for the nice 'plug' Paul, ha,ha. This is a link to a couple of photos that will show the item I turn out on a CNC lathe whenever I can get next to it...and I have some 6061T6 billet aluminum available.

http://gallery.me.com/jkwinchester1#...lack&view=grid

I only make a couple a month, or whenever I get a request from a fellow RT'er for one. Comes with the 1" Ram Ball Mount and I ask $65.00 which includes air mail shipping.

Send me a PM if you think you might like one, it fits all RT's from '95 thru '09.

Jim

[flybike]

Just to see if I can mount a picture here...not very good at this

[flybike]

Now if I could just get more that one at a time...

[flybike]

We're working, we're working....

[flybike]

OK, last one, I think you get the idea,

[flybike]

I lied, THIS is the last one, promise...