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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:47 am
Post subject: Forgive me father.....
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..... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the K100RS.
The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
settled on one solution.
4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that would
mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out the
error in my plan........
1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:47 am
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On 7 Feb, 00:47, "Brownz \(Mobile\)"
<nospam.ad....RemoveThis@nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wrote:
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that would
> mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out the
> error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
>
the tank's plastic? |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:18 am
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Brownz (Mobile) <nospam.admin.TakeThisOut@nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wrote:
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
Heh. Ally tank.
A friend nearly made a similar mistake when he bought a universal
magnetic roof rack for his Land Rover Disco.
Luckily, he discovered that the roof was actually steel.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:29 am
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Brownz (Mobile) wrote:
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that would
> mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out the
> error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
Bit of araldite and some furkling, and you stick one of the maggies to
te inside allowing the Tom-Tom to go on the outside. Jobs a goodun. >> Stay informed about: Forgive me father..... |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:15 am
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Brownz (Mobile) says...
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that would
> mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out the
> error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
I gather from other posts that the tank is alloy, but won't magnets that
strong affect the unit's performance?
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:20 am
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Brownz (Mobile) wrote:
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that would
> mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out the
> error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
BTDT with a tank bag on mine.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:27 am
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Brownz (Mobile) wrote:
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
> K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I
> finally settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that
> would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
> the error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
YTC. <VBG>
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Hah-hah! -> TDR 125
UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:20 pm
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Lozzo wrote:
> Brownz (Mobile) says...
>> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>>
>> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>>
>> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
>> K100RS.
>>
>> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
>> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>>
>> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I
>> finally settled on one solution.
>>
>> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes
>> that would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic
>> cradle.
>>
>> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>>
>> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
>> the error in my plan........
>>
>> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
>
> I gather from other posts that the tank is alloy, but won't magnets
> that strong affect the unit's performance?
No, it does have a little vibration through the bars at around 120, but
apart from that it seems fine.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:30 pm
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In news:Uysqj.486$875.302@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net,
Brownz (Mobile) <nospam.admin RemoveThis @nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wibbled
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
> K100RS.
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that
> would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
> the error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
Alloy tank ..
In addition to the previously mentioned top box I also have a Baglux bag and
tank cover and a genuine BMW Tank Bag (Multi Vario ISTR) for the K series
somewhere here ... and the matching pannier liners too. They may be in the
attic, there's a guy coming to insulate the loft shortly. I'll have to root
them out while he's up there and fleabay them, for some reason they seem to
get daft money on Ebay 
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Steve Parry
07 K1200GT SE
95 BMW F650
87 Yamaha FS1
Sukida SK90PY
91 Kawasaki AR50
07 VW Passat SE Estate for comfort
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:32 pm
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In news:Uysqj.486$875.302@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net,
Brownz (Mobile) <nospam.admin.DeleteThis@nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wibbled
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
> K100RS.
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that
> would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
> the error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
My F650 has a plastic tank but I got a RAM mount from ebay and a Garmin
adaptor so I can use my BMW Navigator on it as well as on the K-GT. There
are TT adapters available also
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Steve Parry
07 K1200GT SE
95 BMW F650
87 Yamaha FS1
Sukida SK90PY
91 Kawasaki AR50
07 VW Passat SE Estate for comfort
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:35 pm
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Steve Parry wrote:
> In news:Uysqj.486$875.302@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net,
> Brownz (Mobile) <nospam.admin RemoveThis @nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wibbled
>> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>>
>> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>>
>> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
>> K100RS.
>> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
>> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>>
>> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I
>> finally settled on one solution.
>>
>> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that
>> would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>>
>> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>>
>> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
>> the error in my plan........
>>
>> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
>
> Alloy tank ..
>
> In addition to the previously mentioned top box I also have a Baglux
> bag and tank cover and a genuine BMW Tank Bag (Multi Vario ISTR) for
> the K series somewhere here ... and the matching pannier liners too.
> They may be in the attic, there's a guy coming to insulate the loft
> shortly. I'll have to root them out while he's up there and fleabay
> them, for some reason they seem to get daft money on Ebay
<Perk>
I'm holding out for a Krauser top to appear on fleabay or S/H at
motoworks/bins.
But would be seriously interested in the tank cover / bag combo.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:42 pm
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:29 pm
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Brownz (Mobile) wrote:
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
> K100RS.
>
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
Emailed pics.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:43 pm
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On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:30:33 -0000, "Steve Parry"
<k100rs_1990removethis DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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>In addition to the previously mentioned top box I also have a Baglux bag and
>tank cover and a genuine BMW Tank Bag (Multi Vario ISTR) for the K series
>somewhere here ... and the matching pannier liners too. They may be in the
>attic, there's a guy coming to insulate the loft shortly. I'll have to root
>them out while he's up there and fleabay them, for some reason they seem to
>get daft money on Ebay
I ended up buying an Oxford Sport tankbag with conventional rather
than magnet fittings for less than 15 year old genuine BMW K100
tankbags were going for on Ebay. They fetch over £50 nearly every time
I see one on there and (imo) the Oxford one is better. >> Stay informed about: Forgive me father..... |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:14 am
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In news:Uysqj.486$875.302@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net,
Brownz (Mobile) <nospam.admin.RemoveThis@nospam.brownz.nospam.org> wibbled
> .... for stupidity in the exploration of motorcycling.
>
> I have to admonish myself before it comes out into the open.
>
> I had mega probs working out where to fit the TomTom Rider v2 on the
> K100RS.
> The bars are quite narrow and have rather tight cable routing, not to
> mention the rubber cover housing the ignition and switches.
>
> Drilling the fairing was toyed with amongst other ideas, but I finally
> settled on one solution.
>
> 4 x Neodymium Iron Boron disc magnets with countersunk 6mm holes that
> would mount very nicely on the back of the tomtom's plastic cradle.
>
> Thus allowing a nice neat mount on the tank for the unit.
>
> It took a visit from the wonderful mr packer last night to point out
> the error in my plan........
>
> 1st pint in Belgium to the one who spots the obvious.
BTW get one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Throttle-Control-for-BMW-R80-R100-GS-ST-RT-K75-K...-K1_W0Q
More comfy on long motorway runs
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Steve Parry
07 K1200GT SE
95 BMW F650
87 Yamaha FS1
Sukida SK90PY
91 Kawasaki AR50
07 VW Passat SE Estate for comfort
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