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    Default Mounting GPS at eye level on RT?

    Has anyone tried changing the location of the GPS mount so that it is closer to eye level? I'd like to mount mine above the dash, so I don't have to take my eyes off the road to see the route / instructions / etc. Also, mounting it higher and level will eliminate much of the sun glare on the screen.

    I thought it might be a simple matter of rerouting the factory gps cable but everything is so tight in there I haven't been able to figure out where it originates.

    Got any tips on this?

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    Default Try this....

    JT machine shop and other sponsor vendors on the home page have a mounting bar that goes above the dash. Then with a ram arm, the length you like, you can come up even higher...
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    Both of these sponsors have the mount... The wiring is the part that you have to figure out! Good luck!

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    Thanks! I wasn't aware of theirs...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Thanks! I wasn't aware of theirs...
    I just noticed it the other day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    Has anyone tried changing the location of the GPS mount so that it is closer to eye level? I'd like to mount mine above the dash, so I don't have to take my eyes off the road to see the route / instructions / etc. Also, mounting it higher and level will eliminate much of the sun glare on the screen.

    I thought it might be a simple matter of rerouting the factory gps cable but everything is so tight in there I haven't been able to figure out where it originates.

    Got any tips on this?

    I should have been more clear. I already have the RAM mount accessory bar attached to above my dash. Now I have to figure out the wiring. THAT is what I'm looking for some advice on. Thanks.

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    Let me try this again. I just moved the GPS from the handlebar to the top of the console, because I didn't want to purchase a mount for the triaxis bars. So I used a RAM mount to put the GPS right above the 'safety card'. It wasn't that hard, but it was time consuming as the wiring harness runs down the right hand side behind the body work. There is enough wire to do this and we pulled the GPS wiring from the handlebar, out the side, and then had to open up the wiring harness to get enough wire to run it up and on top of the console. We took off the top of the console and just re-routed the wiring, then put it back together.


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    I had my old shop move my GPS to the top of the dash. The wire comes out blocking the instruction/warning card that we are supposed to read. It works great for me. PM me if you have any questions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rtotten View Post
    I had my old shop move my GPS to the top of the dash. The wire comes out blocking the instruction/warning card that we are supposed to read. It works great for me. PM me if you have any questions.
    Yeah, that's where mine comes out ,but we just took that card and put it out of it's misery. Bye bye card,

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    Default sat & gps mount

    ok going to try this with pictures used ram stick on mounts one on each side of console with regular length arm so far works well purchased wiring from edotechsupply.com for both sat and gps hard wire into the harness no cig. lighter socket required ran wire through the dash along side upper arms for windshield picked up power and ground from fuel gauge and temp gauge now let's try pictures

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    Quote Originally Posted by harry1025 View Post
    ok going to try this with pictures used ram stick on mounts one on each side of console with regular length arm so far works well purchased wiring from edotechsupply.com for both sat and gps hard wire into the harness no cig. lighter socket required ran wire through the dash along side upper arms for windshield picked up power and ground from fuel gauge and temp gauge now let's try pictures
    Thanks for the feedback. I'd like to see how the cable was routed through the dash; did you have to drill holes anywhere? This may be more clear in the pics, but unfortunately I'm getting the message 'invalid link' when I try clicking on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devious56 View Post
    Let me try this again. I just moved the GPS from the handlebar to the top of the console, because I didn't want to purchase a mount for the triaxis bars. So I used a RAM mount to put the GPS right above the 'safety card'. It wasn't that hard, but it was time consuming as the wiring harness runs down the right hand side behind the body work. There is enough wire to do this and we pulled the GPS wiring from the handlebar, out the side, and then had to open up the wiring harness to get enough wire to run it up and on top of the console. We took off the top of the console and just re-routed the wiring, then put it back together.


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    Thanks for the pic. This is pretty much what I want to do also. Did you route the wire from the gps through the slot where the pull-out card goes? Not sure how you get the power cable inside the body-work. Thanks.

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    Default Easy!

    Remove windshield. Remove dash cover. You will see the screws. Route wire. Reassemble. Clean and easy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cptjam View Post
    Remove windshield. Remove dash cover. You will see the screws. Route wire. Reassemble. Clean and easy!
    Hi Joe. How are you and Mary? Thanks for the tip - I'll try that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PMK View Post
    Not sure what bike model and year you have so this may not work.

    If you have an RT, 2014 or later you should be able to very easily lengthen the wires. Purchase a 3.5mm audio extension cable, next purchase a sealed two pin power and ground connector set or pre built extension.

    Find the two connectors, audio is along the right side of the fuel tank, power and ground is just aft of the fuel tank. Extend the harness there by plugging in the extensions.

    While disconnected, you will want to withdraw the oem wire harness for the GPS from the handlebars. Next will be to reroute as needed to place the Garmin for heads up display.

    Should be a very simple, but time consuming mod.
    Sorry, I guess I should have said. I have a 2014 RTL. I appreciate the info on locating the gps-related connectors; that narrows it down somewhat for me so I have a better idea what part of the bike to be digging into.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harry1025 View Post
    ok going to try this with pictures used ram stick on mounts one on each side of console with regular length arm so far works well purchased wiring from edotechsupply.com for both sat and gps hard wire into the harness no cig. lighter socket required ran wire through the dash along side upper arms for windshield picked up power and ground from fuel gauge and temp gauge now let's try pictures
    Can you try posting the pics again? I don't seem to be able to open those links so I can't see the pics. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PMK View Post
    I installed the Can Am setup on our 2014 RTS, not that the instructions are great, but you are able see them to get a better understanding of how the install is. The instructions mention wiring mods. There is non of that on the 14 RT series, all plug and play.
    Can you post those instructions, or tell me where to get them? Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    Thanks for the feedback. I'd like to see how the cable was routed through the dash; did you have to drill holes anywhere? This may be more clear in the pics, but unfortunately I'm getting the message 'invalid link' when I try clicking on them.
    no holes anywhere i hate drilling if ican avoid it the picture thing was my first attempt apparently did it wrong ran wire through the dash were the windshield arms go you have to take the dash out with the gauges you can feed the wire up through there very easy pick up power from gauge wires replace dash and go this gives power with key on only

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    Quote Originally Posted by harry1025 View Post
    no holes anywhere i hate drilling if ican avoid it the picture thing was my first attempt apparently did it wrong ran wire through the dash were the windshield arms go you have to take the dash out with the gauges you can feed the wire up through there very easy pick up power from gauge wires replace dash and go this gives power with key on only
    Thanks. I get it now.
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    Hay Pete, I tried to send these in a message but had no luck. Doc Riverside did most of the work on this, and I feel fortunate that he let me help. This position makes for easy viewing without blocking any of the road. It wasn't hard to do, just time consuming and required opening up the front between the frunk and console (and taking off the windshield ) allowed easy access and sight , and we opened up the righthand side to make it easier to thread the connector thru the framework. If you are still interested in doing this, contact Doc Riversider, or, I can try to explain what all we did on the telephone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PMK View Post
    Instructions, Can Am has the instructions online. I linked the exact same for someone on Facebook a couple days ago.

    Let me see if it can be found easily.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devious56 View Post
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    Hay Pete, I tried to send these in a message but had no luck. Doc Riverside did most of the work on this, and I feel fortunate that he let me help. This position makes for easy viewing without blocking any of the road. It wasn't hard to do, just time consuming and required opening up the front between the frunk and console (and taking off the windshield ) allowed easy access and sight , and we opened up the righthand side to make it easier to thread the connector thru the framework. If you are still interested in doing this, contact Doc Riversider, or, I can try to explain what all we did on the telephone.

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    Thanks, David. And all the others who responded with some great tips.
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    Default Dash rack

    I just use a JT style dash rack ( OK ----I copied it out of 6061-t6 aluminum ) and some RAM mounts.) Ran the power to the battery tender pigtail ( BE CAREFUL OF THE POLIARTY) in the frunk. all easy peasy.

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