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BexarWolf · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject: Mouting a GPS on a K11RS

What are the options for mounting a GPS on a K11RS? I bought a suction cup mount thinking I'd be able to stick it to the gas tank but I guess there's just enough curvature to keep it from sticking. Handlebar mounting is almost non-existent.

I have a Parabellum windscreen and there's too much curve to it to use the suction mount. I saw this and considering this option:

Anything else out there available?
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1994 K1100RS

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BexarWolf · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject:

Ok, shoulda done more digging through the forum. Embarassed

Found this thread: http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8895&highlight=gps
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1994 K1100RS

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drikko · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject:

I have one of these bolted to the mirror hole on the clutch handlbar thingy, Seeing as the mirrors are on the fairing the mounting hole was available.

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045049050054067085/Default.aspx
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BexarWolf · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

That's exactly what I just came home with. I kinda like it but don't like the way it puts the GPS at an angle. I'm not sure how accurate the MPH will be like that. I also picked up a bar clamp ball and it doesn't put it any straighter in the same location. I'll pick up a piece of flat stock tonight and see what I can do with that.
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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux

drikko · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject:

The angle won't make any difference to any readings, GPSs are better than that!
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K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB

DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

BexarWolf · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

Eh, I went low-tech like I've seen a couple of others did. I don't particularly like the wiring routing but it'll do for now. I'm taking a short trip tomorrow so that'll tell whether it'll work or not.

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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux

drikko · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

That should keep a few extra bugs off.....
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K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB

DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

BexarWolf · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:27 pm Post subject:

Actually it's completely behind my Parabellum windscreen.
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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux