llyrad
New member
I am the proud owner of a 2012 RTS that is currently hibernating from the frigid -25'c weather we're having in Edmonton and decided this is probably a good time to do some forum hunting and start some mods in the heated garage.
I have 2 minor projects I'd like to do before spring is upon us here in the North:
(1)
I am impressed with everyone's use of the RAM mounts for items such as cellphones / waterbottles etc. Now while a lot of you are very handy, I unfortunately am not, and have no illusions of such
What I'm hoping to do is setup a RAM mount from the bolts on the handlebars as Guzzi has:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?42094-RAM-MOUNT-OPTIONS&highlight=mount+handlebar
specifically: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49886&d=1342735667
But I also like the BRP casting bracket that comes with the GPS unit from BRP part number: 219400318 which is part of a package they sell for the GARMIN. I have had little sucess with BRP in getting just the casting without paying for the whole kit unfortunately.
http://www.martinmotorsports.ca/eshopprod_cat_8162-84309_product_1323088.GPS_Support_and_Harness.htm
http://www.rammount.com/Gallery/motorcycleiphonemountducati/tabid/4450/Default.aspx
I hesitated posting this for over a week now as I've combed through sooooo many pages of excellent mods. But now frustration is setting in and am in need of your advice.
(2)
I have a seen a lot of different setups for adding 12v sockets (lighter slots) to the dash area of the Spyder. If I had the skills (and trust me I don't) I'd be fitting them into the speaker covers and dash areas like some of the mods I've seen.
I have a friend who can run the power for me, and as I plan to disconnect the analog gauges from the dashboard, I was wondering if anyone had an idea for and where to get a 52mm 12v adaptor that I could make fit in one of the old analog gauge slots that would look and fit tight? (as I would have an adaptor that would fit in it that would give me 2 usb connections).
As always, I will continue to go through the many great posts on this forum in my search for solutions, but thank you for your time and any possible suggestions you might have.
Daryll
2012 RT-S
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I have 2 minor projects I'd like to do before spring is upon us here in the North:
(1)
I am impressed with everyone's use of the RAM mounts for items such as cellphones / waterbottles etc. Now while a lot of you are very handy, I unfortunately am not, and have no illusions of such
What I'm hoping to do is setup a RAM mount from the bolts on the handlebars as Guzzi has:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?42094-RAM-MOUNT-OPTIONS&highlight=mount+handlebar
specifically: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49886&d=1342735667
But I also like the BRP casting bracket that comes with the GPS unit from BRP part number: 219400318 which is part of a package they sell for the GARMIN. I have had little sucess with BRP in getting just the casting without paying for the whole kit unfortunately.
http://www.martinmotorsports.ca/eshopprod_cat_8162-84309_product_1323088.GPS_Support_and_Harness.htm
http://www.rammount.com/Gallery/motorcycleiphonemountducati/tabid/4450/Default.aspx
I hesitated posting this for over a week now as I've combed through sooooo many pages of excellent mods. But now frustration is setting in and am in need of your advice.
(2)
I have a seen a lot of different setups for adding 12v sockets (lighter slots) to the dash area of the Spyder. If I had the skills (and trust me I don't) I'd be fitting them into the speaker covers and dash areas like some of the mods I've seen.
I have a friend who can run the power for me, and as I plan to disconnect the analog gauges from the dashboard, I was wondering if anyone had an idea for and where to get a 52mm 12v adaptor that I could make fit in one of the old analog gauge slots that would look and fit tight? (as I would have an adaptor that would fit in it that would give me 2 usb connections).
As always, I will continue to go through the many great posts on this forum in my search for solutions, but thank you for your time and any possible suggestions you might have.
Daryll
2012 RT-S
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
