Lost, any particular Ram base you suggest? One to attach to the bars or ?.

 

This is what's pictured on my bike, mounts into the top clamp. About as minimal as you can get and works great if you don't mind your mount in the center of the bike.

RAM Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Screws

This is the mount I use for an iPhone:

And the arm I use, though you could get longer ones depending on what and how you're mounting on there.

 

Ronald, this thread shows a picture of the power outlet; Wiring Gadgets on the NineT Thread

 

yup

 

Clean and simple base. Thanks for the tip!

 

For those of you who have bar end mirrors, RAM-B-349-1U is the ball which screws directly into the stock mirror holes.

 

GPS mount

I use a GPS on my 9T regularly because I have a sense of direction like an ear of corn.Mounted my Zumo on left side of handlebar so as not to block instruments.
GPS gives me the opportunity to take a road less traveled and if I end up in BFE I can hit the home button. Mount is a RAM product.

 

I use a GPS on my 9T regularly because I have a sense of direction like an ear of corn.Mounted my Zumo on left side of handlebar so as not to block instruments.
GPS gives me the opportunity to take a road less traveled and if I end up in BFE I can hit the home button. Mount is a RAM product. View attachment 8986

Me too! I need a GPS in a supermarket I'm so bad. A GPS is not a luxury for me but a necessity. Glad that I'm not alone!

 

Sounds like you guy could use some LOST decals.

I'm home for a few days from tour and while I was in the garage I snapped a few photos to share of the iPhone mount I mentioned for anyone interested.

 

That OEM GPS plug is just a hot and a ground, two wires, no other "info" in it.

You could get one of these Universal GPS Power Connector, BMW CAN-BUS System - Touratech-USA or one of these AMP superseal 2 pole connector set - Touratech-USA to wire in that USB charger I posted.
In the product description Touratech says that having a 5v inline voltage regulator could drain the battery, on the NineT I am certain that none of the accessory circuits stay live after a few minutes with the ignition turned off. No worries there, and I would avoid a cigarette lighter plug or adaptor, they are large and bulky, plus not waterproof and can vibrate apart. BTDT many years ago. .

 

I'm thinking these two pieces should solve the issue. No cutting of original wires, elegantly simple. If I decide to upgrade to one of the new Garmins, still have the plug. But, as we have discussed, the iPhone is very nearly as good these days, with Garmin Onboard maps. Hmmmm, if I got a second, taller stalk, I could even take movies LOL.

 

Found this GPS stick to the bar thingy.. Or what yah traveling riders call it..

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Looks sweet to me..

Ride safe!

 

I actually have found the company that makes these, but they don't have that part on their main page! At least, I can't find it. Looks very interesting. Would like to see the description in English. If anyone can find it, let me know.

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Hello 9T bikers,
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Hi
Have you tried well I was gonna say your i-phone but maybe all smartphones do the same.
But to get back to the iPhone, I started to use the new Google maps app and it has voice so now even in a car I turn on the google maps and then I just put the iphone in my pocket and it will speak to you and give you directions and the results are great for me. I use it for business every day.
But what i did for the 9T ride i got a ear plug and stuck it in the iphone and back into my pocket and it works great. Now if I need a gps i just program google maps on the phone
and use an ear peice to listen. And if I know where I am going well the phone stays in the pocket anyway so no big deal.

 

I mounted my Garmin tonight and went for a ride:

Speedometer - GPS

30 - 25
60 - 53
70 - 62
80 - 71

It was staring to rain so I didn't test anything above that, but it is way off. I think my R1200R was only 5 off at 70, which I thought was too much.

 

My 9T is the same. My R1200C is also in that range.

 

These speedos are consistently reading 10%+ over, that's a big difference.

On average all other bikes I have owned and known of have been around 5%.

 

There is a program update that will bring the error way down.
After I had heated grips installed the speedometer error went down to 5% or less.

 

Hopefully the bikes being produced after the software update will come without this error. Be interested to know the ages of the bikes above and maybe some readings from someone with a new bike?

 

Put a RAM mount on mine in one of the configurations. Another one still in works but here is what i have thus far:

 

Put a RAM mount on mine in one of the configurations. Another one still in works but here is what i have thus far:

I really like that setup, but as adjustable as it is, I'm a bit concerned about an iPhone or non motorcycle garmin vibrating or jostling out of that holder. Since I don't have one yet (which is exactly the setup I am looking at), may be totally wrong. Of course, some velcro on the back might allay my concern.

 

26 miles in the morning over shitty CA roads. Seems to hold it like a MoFo

 

Good to hear. Is it spring loaded, or tighten to fit? Or both.

 

Just received this in black, very nice build quality. Installing tomorrow once I make a GPS decision.

S-R100 Compact Bar Mount - www.motogps.com.au | MotoGPS | Clamp mounts, GPS mounts, RAM mounts | motogps.com.au | Australia

 

Would this simply plug into the power outlet on the LHS and allow me to run my Nuvi?

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/prod...te-adapter-cable-alpha-listings-151666-p-3353?osCsid=phicra4ah43hjfghhgre9fj182


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Would this simply plug into the power outlet on the LHS and allow me to run my Nuvi?

151666- B-Alpha Listings- Sierra BMW Online- Bikemaster Cigarette Adapter Cable


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Actually there is an adapter thats right angled, without all the unnecessary hardware thats in your link below this one, to amazon. And it should work fine. The angled one is cleaner. 24" Powerlet To Cigarette Socket Cable - Powerlet Products

 

Hmm this looks promising to plug directly into my Nuvi

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rkevwill - Its spring loaded with pretty nice spring. And those caps at the end are super rubbery and sticky. Holds very well though might be pressing on power button on some devices.

V0x - Yes this should work just fine.

 

Well as much as i liked this another "Thing" came in the mail and i think i found even more elegant way of doing this.

Ohhh but there is a problem, right? Cant tighten it as this little knob cant rotate freely, as you can see. What to do, what to do??

I have ROX risers 2" but i believe it would work just as well without them.

Here is the link to the RAM Stem Mount



And here are the ROX risers, 2" for 1 1/8" bars
http://roxspeedfx.com/product/machine-finish-2in-rise-dual-sport-pivoting-riser.htm

 

Well as much as i liked this another "Thing" came in the mail and i think i found even more elegant way of doing this.

Ohhh but there is a problem, right? Cant tighten it as this little knob cant rotate freely, as you can see. What to do, what to do??

I have ROX risers 2" but i believe it would work just as well without them.

Here is the link to the RAM Stem Mount
Amazon.com: RAM Mounts Ball Base RAM-B-342: GPS & Navigation



And here are the ROX risers, 2" for 1 1/8" bars
2" Rise x 1 1/8" Stem Clamp x 1 1/8" Handlebar Dual Sport pivoting Riser - Machine Finish

HI 25PSi, really like the look of this mount, especially as it's mounted below the clocks, rather than obscuring them.

Has is it worked in practice? have you ridden with it in this configuration much? As well as buying the three RAM Mount components I would need a nut to replace the over sized one provided?

 

Vox, you might also check this out, as it eliminates you having to use a 12v cigarette adapter. You can just use your Nuvi's USB cord. A bit cleaner. I have their dual socket. I may end up going to more of a direct wired USB adapter (using some tips that Lost gave me), but if you are going to use the built in socket, this is the cleanest I have found.

 

Anyone seen DIN to Micro USB that does not have odd stuff attached to it?

 

Yep, go here and look around for exactly what you want. Directing you to one, but there are several. If it was me however, I would go to a female USB connector, as most if not all devices that are micro or mini USB have a cable end with a male standard USB plug. That gives you options to connect different devices if you want. But, you asked, and you shall receive LOL.

BurnsMoto - Micro USB Standard Powerlet Charging Cable

 

Micro USB seems to be pretty standard stuff nowadays. + i only ever bring my Phone with me. It was all i need - maps, music, GPS (as in real off line GPS and not Google Maps), info, etc, etc, etc. Do not see the need to have real GPS on the bike for myself.

Thanks for the link!