Electronics » GPS relocation

Hi All taking ownership of a new R1250RS and asking what is the best GPS relocation devices that you are all using. have looked at the Horning one had that on the R1200RS and it worked good but the shipping cost now costs more than the bracket does. looking at the Moto mate one looks nice but is it easy to fit and does it have vibration problems, also does it distract from viewing the road ahead? also is there any problems with the length of the cable in remounting it.

Hi,

The Moto-mate works perfectly. Zero problems with vibration and easy to fit.

Unless you plan to ride with your chin touching the petrol tank you will have no problems with visibility!!*** I can touch the screen for input (I am using a Zumo 660 rather than a Nav 6 so that was particularly important to me).

The cable is long enough. No problem.

Riding with the screen over the TFT is so much safer. I have no idea why BMW do not do that as standard. It is up there on the R1250GS.

*** I cannot speak for those using the 760mm low seat but I doubt they will have a problem.

thanks PlacidoD yep one day BMW may wake up and say might be good to move that GPS position so it can be safe and usable.

Zitat von Austourer im Beitrag #3

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thanks PlacidoD yep one day BMW may wake up and say might be good to move that GPS position so it can be safe and usable.

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Yes I also used MotoMate Perfect service very easy to fit and works a treat :)

Does anyone know the gauge and length of the stem opening under the BMW Roundel? I am attempting to install a RAM stem mount for my Zumo 590 on the R1250RS but do not know the specifications for this stem receptacle

I have a round 2 button remote garage door opener where the Roundel once was.

The Roundel pushes up and out.

I made a "plug" from 2 part plastic putty to slip into the hole. Underneath I have a large washer cut away to accept a 5 mm "speed nut", and the 5 mm bolt goes through the bottom of the button casing, the plug and screws into the plate. If you want to measure it, it is right there in front of you. I wouldn't advise attaching your mount to the steering head bolt which is below that.

I prefer the look of the roundel, but the button is very useful.

Otherwise I have yet another remote garage opener that sits on the infill panel behind / beside the headlamp. I have a magnet glued under the panel, and a washer glued to the remote. It just sits there, and is removable in a second should I think it prudent when I park it at work.

This location is not suitable for the GPS.

The GPS relocator that I use is the "Vortex" - but it is no longer in production.

It did not quite work for the 1250 because the normal "clocks" are now much larger, and the GPS obstructed the view of the very top of the TFT display. The solution was to make up two small 3 mm x 30 x 12 aluminum bars with the "central" hole attaching to the original position, and the mounting hole on the GPS being now being extended 12 mm. The rotation of those bars is contained by the design of the Vortex cage and by 2 zip ties.

The big issues with the relocation are the length of the cable and the small movement over rough surfaces.

I may be able to solve the length of cable issue, but "scuttle shake" appears to be an ongoing issue.

Attached is a photo of an extension loom for the GPS to give some additional length. The BMW "repair kit" part nos are shown. You need to cut and solder, shrink tube the 3 (now) off set joins and make a sheath.
The 3 wires in the kit are all the same colour so you need a continuity tester to match them.

At the risk of only writing for myself, I can report the loom works flawlessly and has a major advantage in allowing routing of the GPS cradle lead. Its original lead had to be run along the centre support and had to be secured so the forks would not move it around on turning. The additional length allows the lead to be run along, and secured to, the right fairing bracket and brought across to the centrally mounted cradle.
Access is best achieved with removal of the infill panel, the small winglet, the right side main panel and the inner and outer lower right side panel.

Good info Aussie.

Hello all,

I purchased a Moto Mate from the U.K. and received it yesterday. After an initial quick look I have determined that I received the incorrect bracket. The one I received must be for a R1200RS not a R1250RS because it is too short and does not span the length between the two windscreen uprights or am i missing something. Paid $48.00 USD to have it shipped to the US. and my packing invoice says R1200RS. I'm only assuming it's incorrect because it seems too short. Can anyone confirm this before I send it back to the U.K.

Thanks all...

Hello once again all,

Zitat von Magellan44 im Beitrag #11

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Hello all,

I purchased a Moto Mate from the U.K. and received it yesterday. After an initial quick look I have determined that I received the incorrect bracket. The one I received must be for a R1200RS not a R1250RS because it is too short and does not span the length between the two windscreen uprights or am i missing something. Paid $48.00 USD to have it shipped to the US. and my packing invoice says R1200RS. I'm only assuming it's incorrect because it seems too short. Can anyone confirm this before I send it back to the U.K.

Thanks all...

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Hello once again all,

Zitat von Magellan44 im Beitrag #11

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Hello all,

I purchased a Moto Mate from the U.K. and received it yesterday. After an initial quick look I have determined that I received the incorrect bracket. The one I received must be for a R1200RS not a R1250RS because it is too short and does not span the length between the two windscreen uprights or am i missing something. Paid $48.00 USD to have it shipped to the US. and my packing invoice says R1200RS. I'm only assuming it's incorrect because it seems too short. Can anyone confirm this before I send it back to the U.K.

Thanks all...

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