Garmin Street Pilot

[bikemad99]

I have aquired a sat nav system through work. I have just been to Pidcocks and they want £65 for a lead to connect to the bike. As anyone done it , preferably a bloody site cheaper. I have the earphones and lead,so just require the power connection.It is a shame to just use it in the car.

[adamski49]

Err, lots cheaper - £12.45 suit you?

Look here - http://www.lynks.co.uk./cables.html

Scroll down to the pDpo. I use this on my GPS V but the SPIII is identical in terms of connection for power and data.

I'v added a socket to the dash area on mine and added a BM plug to the power lead above so that when the GPS is off the bike there are no cables left hanging.

Any other GPS questions just ask - I seem to have acquired enough knowledge to reach anorak status.

Adam

[Edit] Thinking about it, you can't just wire this into the battery - you will need an inline fuse of 0.5A (check this rating). I've put mine between the battery and the power socket.

[bikemad99]

Adam,

that is my sort of cheap.Thanks a lot for the help. I have been told to use the stick on mount provided with the car kit,do you agree? I have a lockable Touratech mount,but no bracket to fix on the bike.

[adamski49]

Personally I wouldn't use the stick on mount and Garmin bracket - I've read of people watching their expensive GPS leave the bike and bounce down the tarmac.

Rob B uses a Touratech mount (and possibly Chris C as well) but there is also the RAM mount and Saeng mount options.

I had access to a relatively cheap Saeng and was going to give that a go but decided to stick with my V and RAM mount in the end.

http://www.saeng.com/default.htm

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod514.html

With the RAM mount you need a yoke clamp in place of the U bolt mount and this clamps to the ignition barrel.

For the Touratech you need the "Anbauadapter BMW R1100S Sport"

Go to the online shop, BMW, R1100S and then scroll down - 4th item I think.
http://www.touratech.de/shop_uk/enter.html

I can post some pics if you want.

HTH

Adam

[Rob B]

I have some surplus Ram mounts inc the backplate for the Streetpilot.

Rgds,

Rob

[bikemad99]

I have some surplus Ram mounts inc the backplate for the Streetpilot.

Rgds,

Rob

Rob,

thanks for the offer. We are a long way apart,so I will explore other avenues first,but may get back to you.

[bikemad99]

Adam,

checked the touratech site as suggested. What does "high steering wheel only " mean,and will this bracket fit a standard `S`

Reg.

Personally I wouldn't use the stick on mount and Garmin bracket - I've read of people watching their expensive GPS leave the bike and bounce down the tarmac.

Rob B uses a Touratech mount (and possibly Chris C as well) but there is also the RAM mount and Saeng mount options.

I had access to a relatively cheap Saeng and was going to give that a go but decided to stick with my V and RAM mount in the end.

http://www.saeng.com/default.htm

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod514.html

With the RAM mount you need a yoke clamp in place of the U bolt mount and this clamps to the ignition barrel.

For the Touratech you need the "Anbauadapter BMW R1100S Sport"

Go to the online shop, BMW, R1100S and then scroll down - 4th item I think.
http://www.touratech.de/shop_uk/enter.html

I can post some pics if you want.

HTH

Adam

[Boxertools]

I have a SP111 on a Touratech mount & have just found my invoice.
The mount (locking) is part No T0650056 & the mounting bar is T040065
Total cost £85.31 inc p&p.


Mike.

[adamski49]

Adam,

checked the touratech site as suggested. What does "high steering wheel only " mean,and will this bracket fit a standard `S`

Reg.

Reg

I think that means the high bars option where they're above the yoke but I vaguely recall Mike's (Boxertools) bars being the standard below yoke set up and that looked ok - Mike, can you confirm this is correct?

Adam

[bikemad99]

Mike,

I have the locking mount so only need the mounting bar. Can you confirm it fits the standard bars.

Reg.

I have a SP111 on a Touratech mount & have just found my invoice.
The mount (locking) is part No T0650056 & the mounting bar is T040065
Total cost £85.31 inc p&p.


Mike.

[Merecat]

Its a terrible thing, age.
You know where your going,
but can't remember how to get there.

Mick

[Boxertools]

Reg,
The locking mount fits the standard bars on the mounting bars as in my last post.

[Gromit]

Its a terrible thing, age.
You know where your going,
but can't remember how to get there.

Mick

Mick that's quality. (know what you mean).

[bikemad99]

Mick,

I don`t even know where i`m going.If you are very lucky you will be my age one day.
Correction, I do know where I am going today. Cardiff, 5 star hotel tonight, Carling cup tomorrow with VIP hospitality,then after match party.It is a pity we don`t sponsor bike racing.
Reg.

Its a terrible thing, age.
You know where your going,
but can't remember how to get there.

Mick

[Merecat]

Reg.
Perhaps a polite word in the right ears about the merits of exciting motorcycle racing compared with the tedium of 22 men kicking a bag of wind about ( Im a Leicester fan).

Reg Wrote:

If you are very lucky you will be my age one day.

You Know Sumfin i dont !!?

Mick