Fitting a GPS SP3 to a Pan

[cecilthecat]

Can any of you guys help, A mate of mine wants to fit a GPS SP3 to his Pan European (Older model), has anyone done this and if so how did you mount it.
One option I have seen is using the nut on the top of the headstock but this need you to cut the plastic faiting bit which he is not to keen to do, so any ideas welcome.

Cheers

Simon

 

[judge]

The RAM system offers a solution but it does require a hole to be drilled in the handlebar 'pad' see here I'm sure I saw another which utilised the brake/clutch reservior lid's screws.

Honda's own add-on switchgear (the heatd grip control) used two bolts on the l'h switchgear, your mate could get a small bracket made to mount there and then go dow the Touratech route.

 

[judge]

Failing that, Mr Pan European himself, newly enrolled member and Garmin expert presumably runs bike mounted GPS systems 2610/SPIII on his (presumably owned) Pan European.

 

[gazza]

Mounting Bar

There is a s/s bar made by someone in the paneuro club that fits across the rearmost points on the screen and body work. you can then just fit a standard touratech mount. Will try and find some pics

 

[BurnieM]

Some ideas;
http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gallery/touring_gpsmount.html

 

[PanEuropean]

Go to this forum: www.my-mc.com and do a keyword search on "Garmin" or "SP III" and you will find more than you ever want to know about fitting a SP III (or SP 2650) to a Honda ST1100 (PanEuropean). If you have trouble with the search function, just click here: SP III on the ST1100, although that will only show you about 10% of the available information at that site.

The pictures at the link that Burnie provided in his post above are of the same motorcycle (mine).

Personally, I suggest you cut the plastic cover that goes over the handlebars. This permits the cleanest, simplest install and also puts the GPS on the centerline of the motorcycle, so inputs you make on the keyboard with your fingers do not cause unwanted steering inputs. The cover only costs about USD $60 to replace if you ever want to revert back to stock.

I strongly advise against mounting a GPSR off the centerline of the motorcycle if it is mounted on any part of the front steering assembly - too many riders have had accidents as a result of making button inputs with their head down (only for a moment) and having these button inputs steer the motorcycle slightly off course.

PanEuropean