Garmin Satnav

Tractor · Jun 9, 2012

I have been given a Garmin Zumo 550 satnav (complete with holder) and want to fit it to my 2001 RT1150RT. I sent an email to Nippy Normans enquiring about mountings but have not had a reply. Do not want to in any way to spoil my view of the speedo and tachometer. Any of you guys know of a way that I can do it without major surgery ?

Aidan1150 · Jun 9, 2012

This is the ideal solution for you Tractor. A mate had one on his RT and it was ideal.

I'll be in Cornwall for a week in two weeks time. Please have the weather sorted there's a good chap. :thumb2

bingbong · Jun 10, 2012

Migsel

http://www.migsel.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=14
Used these on my GS and RT. fantastic quality and put the GPS up where it needs to be in easy line of sight so I'm not taking my eyes off the road.

Bugbear · Jun 10, 2012

Mounted mine (on my 1150GS) here.

Using a Ram ball and double connector.

Hardwired (fused) through the sidelight circuit.

RAM-man · Jun 10, 2012

The 'old' trick was RAM-B-252 onto a 13mm pillar attached onto a cap socket screws (hold handlebars onto the yoke) this can be now done with RAM-B-367 (drop cap socket thru ball head) .. or as :aidan

suggested onto the cast fluid resrvoir casing, choices, RAM-B-345 or RAM-B-346

Riktus · Jun 11, 2012

BMW do a Sat Nav mount for the dash top - It works a treat because the Sat Nav is smack in the middle of your view to keep glancing at it on your route.

Rik

swissrob · Jun 12, 2012

as you have a 550 be aware that although the GPS is waterproof the mount is not ! well done Garmin :blast

open up the back of the mount ( 4 screws) and cover the area of the ribbon cable with silicone grease otherwise the mount burns out if it gets wet and will be £50 for a new one

Mr Bean · Jun 13, 2012

Migsel

Tractor said:
I have been given a Garmin Zumo 550 satnav (complete with holder) and want to fit it to my 2001 RT1150RT. I sent an email to Nippy Normans enquiring about mountings but have not had a reply. Do not want to in any way to spoil my view of the speedo and tachometer. Any of you guys know of a way that I can do it without major surgery ?

I use Migsel on my 1200RT, well engineered bit of kit.

http://www.migsel.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=14

beemerboy9 · Jun 13, 2012

Nothing wrong with the RAM Mount on the clutch cover or mirror hole suggested by others, but I like the SatNav in my line of sight.

Consequently I have been using Hornig Accessories - http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.c.../Navigation-and-Communication/GPS-Mounts.html

I have several RAM mounts in my collection and am a definite RAM-fan - just not for the RT.

Hope this helps,

John

Hman · Jun 13, 2012

Aidan1150 said:
This is the ideal solution for you Tractor. A mate had one on his RT and it was ideal.

i have this mount...... its fantastic, but the ram ball which screws in will need locktighting in or the weight of the gps+ arm will cause it to come loose.......also you will need longer screws to attatch it to the pannel. a short arm for the ram mount works best to minimise the vibrations.

Hman

HFD · Jun 20, 2012

Migsel

Tractor said:
I have been given a Garmin Zumo 550 satnav (complete with holder) and want to fit it to my 2001 RT1150RT. I sent an email to Nippy Normans enquiring about mountings but have not had a reply. Do not want to in any way to spoil my view of the speedo and tachometer. Any of you guys know of a way that I can do it without major surgery ?

My husband just swapped his 1150RT for a 1200RT and has the migsel mount up for grabs. Send a pm if interested.

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