GPS Mount + Heated Grip Installation on Spyder RS 2010 SM5

[groundeffect]

Hey everyone.

Though I would install my GPS and Hot Hands (heated grips) on my Spyder. I've decided to connect both of these accessories to the battery directly, for now, and not use the accessory circuits at this time. I wanted the routing of the wires from the battery to their respective install locations to be neat and tidy, out of the way of things and protected. I used some split wire loom and adhesive velcro tabs, and wired the Hot Hands and GPS wires along the same route, but independently. This way, if I wanted to work on/troubleshoot or remove just one of the two later on, I didn't have to split the loom, etc…


For sure there are other ways to doing this (e.g. tapping directly into the accessory circuits or using a power bus, etc…), I thought this to be the best solution for me at this time. The Hot Hands I've used on my previous motorcycle and found they work well. For sure it will help me in riding my Spyder this winter season.



Here are just a few pictures of the installation and wire routing.

First I made sure there was enough room under the screws to mount both accessory leads. There was and there was room to spare for the screws, so I went ahead. Both accessories have in-line fuses, so that is a good thing. I lead the loom-protected wires up through the opening in the frame around under the seat next to (behind) the (+) jumper post.

To install the GPS mount, I decided I wanted it front and center, so decided to drill some holes in the front dash mount overhang, so I uninstalled the windshield for a few moments to get at the panel with a Drumel tool.

I bolted the mount to the plastic mount and installed some rubber hose between the mount and the area under it where it connects to the actual dash - to help isolate it from vibration and keep it snug.

Showing the routing of the wires out of the way of things. I wanted to be neat and I do not want to impede anything from the factory installation.

I routed the wires (in loom) tight along the frame under the seat. I tested it a number of times, opening and closing the seat and there was room enough with any binding what so ever, so it worked out nicely, with room to spare.

Here are the low power draw HotHands (By Oxford), installed and ready to go! I tested them, and they heat up nicely in less then 1min. I have used these before on my previous motorcycles.

After the installation I tested them both in my garage and they seem to be working well, but hope to get out riding again for a better 'live' test.


Hope that helps.
Cheers everyone.
Dean

 

[docdoru]

IMHO the cover is not stable, you'll have lots of vibrations in the GPS screen...pps:

 

[groundeffect]

Thanks for the note. I did install some rubber hose between the panel and the actual dash. A little more testing will decide if I'm going to try to stabilize it a little more, or install the GPS elsewhere.

thanks!
Dean

IMHO the cover is not stable, you'll have lots of vibrations in the GPS screen...pps:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Very nice looking work. :thumbup:

There is only one thing that concerns me a little, but it may not be that big of a deal. If the wires in this picture are running between the frame and the airbox, like the seem to be, they may get crushed when you need to remove the airbox. The one thing I neglected to take a picture of when I replaced my air filter, was the intake stacks inside the airbox. The top of the airbox actually has to forced up and over those in order to take it completely off. It is a very tight fit between the airbox top and the frame. Hopefully this will not be a factor for you though.

Showing the routing of the wires out of the way of things. I wanted to be neat and I do not want to impede anything from the factory installation.

 

[groundeffect]

Hi SpyderWolf:

The one thing I neglected to take a picture of when I replaced my air filter, was the intake stacks inside the airbox. The top of the airbox actually has to forced up and over those in order to take it completely off.

That is a good tip to note when I get into the airbox for maintenance, etc… I'll keep that in mind, in particular was the intake stacks inside the airbox. The top of the airbox actually has to forced up and over those in order to take it completely off.


I did think, when I installed the wires, that the wires would have to be moved out of the way when maintenance on the airbox is performed. You can't see it in that photo, but there is some slack in each of the wires, which I neatly put together and Velcroed under the frame. The good thing about the Velcro sticky tabs is that it is very easy to uninstall or temporarily move them, like I will need to do in the case of airbox work. At that time, the slack length will come in handy. :thumbup:

Thanks for that, a good point, and I've noted it!

Cheers.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Hi SpyderWolf:

That is a good tip to note when I get into the airbox for maintenance, etc… I'll keep that in mind, in particular was the intake stacks inside the airbox. The top of the airbox actually has to forced up and over those in order to take it completely off.


I did think, when I installed the wires, that the wires would have to be moved out of the way when maintenance on the airbox is performed. You can't see it in that photo, but there is some slack in each of the wires, which I neatly put together and Velcroed under the frame. The good thing about the Velcro sticky tabs is that it is very easy to uninstall or temporarily move them, like I will need to do in the case of airbox work. At that time, the slack length will come in handy. :thumbup:

Thanks for that, a good point, and I've noted it!

Cheers.

You have been quite thorough in your modification process, and everything should be fine for you. :2thumbs:

 

[Tom in NM]

The good thing about the Velcro sticky tabs is that it is very easy to uninstall or temporarily move them, like I will need to do in the case of airbox work.

I was going to use some velcro, but decided against it because I thought it would get too hot in the engine compartment - for the adhesive too.

Just something to watch.

Nice work.

Tom

 

[groundeffect]

I was going to use some velcro, but decided against it because I thought it would get too hot in the engine compartment - for the adhesive too.

Just something to watch.

Nice work.

Tom

Thanks for the note, Tom. There are a few under the seat, where I don't anticipate temperature is an issue. The other one is under the frame just before the airbox, as an arrow in one of the above issues indicate. I'll keep an eye on it, but I do not suspect an issue with heat in that area. However, I will monitor it and report if there is an issue.

Thank you !