Drilling holes in rear trunk wall

[MtlBen]

I am in the process of installing the bluetooth dongle on my RT.

I do not want the dongle in the frunk, as I have all the electronics in the back already and keep my helmet in the frunk (only when I take it off) .

I was thinking of installing the dongle on the right wall of the rear trunk, on the same side as the FM antenna. There would be enough room in the speaker/armrest area to coil the cable and make a clean install.

Does anyone know if I am asking for trouble with water infiltration if I drill holes in this side wall ?


...Ben...

 

[Bob Denman]

Ben,
I know about as little about electronics as a human can in the 21st Century. pps:
It would seem that if you seal the opening up real well; :thumbup:
But I don't know if putting it back there by the antenna might cause some sort of interference issue between them... :dontknow:

 

[CyncySpyder]

We have one, no two, no three .............. um heck we have a bunch of holes back there and never had a problem with water :thumbup:

My suggestion would be to take off the tupperware surrounding the trunk opening and then you'll have a better idea of where is a good spot to drill and where not to drill. Just be carefull :lecturef_smilie: as it is one big piece of tupperware surounding the opening and those two little tabs the go above each side saddlebag can be a real PITA to remove and get back in position correctly without breaking one :sour: Trust me :shocked:

But as Bob mentioned, I have no clue about BT & interference being in such close proximity back there.

 

[shelbydave]

I did something similar, but attached it with a home made bracket to the back. I secured the bracket with one of the screws for the back rest, and already had a hole for the wires going down behind the seat ( I had a wired Chatterbox in there previously)



There is also no interference between the radio, and the Bluetooth.

 

[lyonsden]

I am in the process of installing the bluetooth dongle on my RT.

I do not want the dongle in the frunk, as I have all the electronics in the back already and keep my helmet in the frunk (only when I take it off) .

I was thinking of installing the dongle on the right wall of the rear trunk, on the same side as the FM antenna. There would be enough room in the speaker/armrest area to coil the cable and make a clean install.

Does anyone know if I am asking for trouble with water infiltration if I drill holes in this side wall ?


...Ben...

That is exactly what I did and I haven't had any problems. You can see pics here. Go down to #22 post. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...dding-BRP-Bluetooth-Dongle-Questions-Answered I mounted it on the back wall of the trunk but I drilled a hole in the right side for the wiring.

 

[Bob Denman]

Dave, I see tht Teddy is stripping his RT down for a speed run on the Salt Flats... :thumbup:

 

[MtlBen]

We have one, no two, no three .............. um heck we have a bunch of holes back there and never had a problem with water :thumbup:

My suggestion would be to take off the tupperware surrounding the trunk opening and then you'll have a better idea of where is a good spot to drill and where not to drill. Just be carefull :lecturef_smilie: as it is one big piece of tupperware surounding the opening and those two little tabs the go above each side saddlebag can be a real PITA to remove and get back in position correctly without breaking one :sour: Trust me :shocked:

But as Bob mentioned, I have no clue about BT & interference being in such close proximity back there.

The existing wholes are for screws, which get tightly plugged. I was more worried about the cable and the rubber grommet.

I had already removed the rear tupperware and the right hand speaker/armrest assembly so I will be able to figure-out where to drill.

Tx for the replies.



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