Topic: Kury GPS Fuel Door - Installed Pics (Read 12430 times)

TIF2 · « **on:** September 10, 2009, 06:53:16 AM »

Posting these up for TIF1.

His comments to me are that the mount is rock-solid, does not impede flipper door function, and is no more distracting to view than the speedo or radio is while in motion. You can get with him on the ultra-clean install for the wire-routing and hook-up, or for feed-back on real-world use. The mount is on cam-lock that can be adjusted for viewing angle via a thumb-screw, so it is adjustable for rider preference. I'm probably gonna put one of these on my SESG over the winter.

Rider POV:

TIF2 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2009, 06:53:49 AM »

Left Side:

TIF2 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2009, 06:54:36 AM »

Right Side:

TIF2 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2009, 06:55:20 AM »

Opened:

Trey767 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:55:25 AM »

Where are the wires? do you have pics of the wires and how they run? nice set up

Trey

DICKW · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:01:10 AM »

Quote from: Trey767 on September 10, 2009, 07:55:25 AM

Where are the wires? do you have pics of the wires and how they run? nice set up

Trey

I bet those wires feed under the dash, plenty of room to go back towards the seat or forward towards the fairing.

Trey767 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:04:21 AM »

Is that on the Kuryakyn web site? I never saw it there.

TIF2 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:12:43 AM »

Quote from: Trey767 on September 10, 2009, 08:04:21 AM

Is that on the Kuryakyn web site? I never saw it there.

Yeah ... couldn't find it easily so did a search on Kury site:

http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/IMID/919

Note that there are 2 different units - P/N 1465 fits '92-'07 flipper models and P/N 1466 fits '08/'09 flipper models. Not sure if there are changes to the flipper for '10 but I doubt it so 1466 should fit.

Phat Performance has it $94.

LarryB · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:28:27 AM »

it's ok only if you ride with the GPS all the time

TIF2 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:25:51 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on September 10, 2009, 08:28:27 AM

it's ok only if you ride with the GPS all the time

Why is this different than any other location? Won't you see the base no matter where you install it?
I'm still looking at oprions and would appreciate what other solutions you have for not leaving the units mounted up.

DICKW · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:29:11 AM »

Maps....stow them in the TP

TIF2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:12:39 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on September 10, 2009, 11:29:11 AM

Maps....stow them in the TP

Man ... that is SOO me, but gotta be the 21st Century dude ... ya know

Good one!

arcticdude · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:47:04 PM »

I'd hate to have to stop fast with that!! You might end up as somebody's girlfreind!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:56:24 PM »

Quote from: arcticdude on September 10, 2009, 12:47:04 PM

I'd hate to have to stop fast with that!! You might end up as somebody's girlfreind!!

Good one.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Twolanerider · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2009, 02:13:39 PM »

Quote from: LarryB on September 10, 2009, 08:28:27 AM

it's ok only if you ride with the GPS all the time

Because otherwise it's fugly

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TIF2 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2009, 02:28:29 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on September 10, 2009, 02:13:39 PM

Because otherwise it's fugly .

I was kind of hoping for something along the lines of ...

"If you use THIS mount - it looks STELLAR with the GPS unit removed"

DICKW · « **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2009, 02:34:20 PM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 10, 2009, 02:28:29 PM

I was kind of hoping for something along the lines of ...

"If you use THIS mount - it looks STELLAR with the GPS unit removed"

It will look great!!!!!!!! I say buy it.

LarryB · « **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2009, 02:58:49 PM »

not a good look, IMO

DICKW · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:04:07 PM »

Quote from: LarryB on September 10, 2009, 02:58:49 PM

not a good look, IMO

Now Larry.....I was trying to provide a little bit of encouragement so this man could spend some $$$$$$$$. And now you have ruined it.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:08:49 PM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 10, 2009, 02:28:29 PM

I was kind of hoping for something along the lines of ...

"If you use THIS mount - it looks STELLAR with the GPS unit removed"

All kidding aside (ok, most kidding aside) Kuryakyn really is missing the boat here. I keep waiting for them to offer something that can mount where the GPS would otherwise be when it's not installed. Some decorative dood-dad or chrome fob of some sort. Maybe a battery operated digital compass, periscope mount; something. Anything to hide the fugly factor

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LarryB · « **Reply #20 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:12:05 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on September 10, 2009, 03:04:07 PM

Now Larry.....I was trying to provide a little bit of encouragement so this man could spend some $$$$$$$$. And now you have ruined it.

soory DW, had to let him off the hook, hey, it could be me, oh nooooo

iski · « **Reply #21 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:14:37 PM »

Looking down at the tank at a GPS is similar to looking down at the tank at a map bag - neither one a good idea as far as I am concerned.

Possibly Harley will take a cue from car manufacturers & put the GPS on a little electric riser, with a trap door in the fairing for it to rise out of & then back into, completely hidden when not in use. All with the touch of a switch.....

in 20 years or so.

TIF2 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:15:10 PM »

Yeah ... it's a tough one for sure.

Ideally, the MoCo would re-design the batwing to house a 5.5"-7" lcd flat panel for GPS maps, but then you get in to violating the "classic" look and design of the batwing.

Unfortunately I haven't see anything that doesn't look "added-on" when it comes to GPS units. Although, when the GPS unit is attached, I think the Kury unit looks the most "integrated" of all the mounts I've seen.

Decisions ... decisions ... decisions.

arcticdude · « **Reply #23 on:** September 10, 2009, 03:30:15 PM »

It would be easy to redesign things. Put the stupid small gauges into 2 into 1 designs, like they've already done with the speedo/tach combos. Since many do not change out he "water gauge", it will easily pair with a decent fuel gauge- 1 needle up and one down. Same goes for the Voltmeter/oil pressure setup. You're not really looking to see if you've got 37psi and 14.2 volts, you're looking for "decent" pressure and above 12V. Then you move the speedo and tach out some, make them slightly smaller and get rid of the current radio. Now you've got space for a 5" screen to do radio functions and a gps, just like many existing setups already do. You could fairly easily integrate the speedo and tach into this unit (as well as everything else- for that matter) and simply toggle through with bar controls. You haven't changed the outside look of the fairing at all and probably gotten rid of a whole bunch of needless wiring insdie.

4stars · « **Reply #24 on:** September 10, 2009, 09:46:03 PM »

I like this setup for the SERG. The GPS would be too far away if mounted on the dash of a Road Glide and this definitely solves that issue.

TIF2 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:15:34 PM »

Quote from: LarryB on September 10, 2009, 03:12:05 PM

soory DW, had to let him off the hook, hey, it could be me, oh nooooo

That's really a d*ck-head post ...
Is this what owning a CVO is about?

For the record .. if I need you to "let me off the hook", I'll throw you off my schlong.
Of course you could just go on the pill and not worry about it.

DICKW · « **Reply #26 on:** September 11, 2009, 04:55:45 AM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 10, 2009, 03:15:10 PM

Yeah ... it's a tough one for sure.

Ideally, the MoCo would re-design the batwing to house a 5.5"-7" lcd flat panel for GPS maps, but then you get in to violating the "classic" look and design of the batwing.

Unfortunately I haven't see anything that doesn't look "added-on" when it comes to GPS units. Although, when the GPS unit is attached, I think the Kury unit looks the most "integrated" of all the mounts I've seen.

Decisions ... decisions ... decisions.

Would it be cost effective to get an additional fuel door and swap them out?

I can't see it being too difficult to switch them around from one to another if you not using the unit for a period of time.

I wouldn't suggest carrying it with you in the saddle bag....just a thought.

LarryB · « **Reply #27 on:** September 11, 2009, 07:45:28 AM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 10, 2009, 11:15:34 PM

That's really a d*ck-head post ...
Is this what owning a CVO is about?

For the record .. if I need you to "let me off the hook", I'll throw you off my schlong.
Of course you could just go on the pill and not worry about it.

getting a bit pissy are we? ok fine, it looks great, go ahead and get one, get two, one to sh*t on and one to cover it up with. next time don't ask what we think.

TIF2 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:06:39 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on September 11, 2009, 07:45:28 AM

getting a bit pissy are we? ok fine, it looks great, go ahead and get one, get two, one to sh*t on and one to cover it up with. next time don't ask what we think.

Not at all ... just saying there was no value in your post ... just as there was no value in my response to it.
It's all good ... just if you're gonna dish it out ....

LarryB · « **Reply #29 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:36:14 AM »

Kewl, I think

TIF2 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:41:55 AM »

Kewl as the other side of the pillow mate

LarryB · « **Reply #31 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:48:26 AM »

question, why do you need a GPS in Indiana, I thought all Hoosiers had an inate sense of direction.

TIF2 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:07:41 AM »

It's a fine line between being a Hoosier, and being a Hoser ...

I'm probably more of the latter

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:11:44 AM »

I have one and like it. I was dissapointed that the movable cradle piece does not remove from the gas door. This would of made it look less fugly. Also, the "standard" spacing for the four mounting holes did not line up with the four holes in the Rammount base. It was way off.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #34 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:20:42 AM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 11, 2009, 08:06:39 AM

Not at all ... just saying there was no value in your post ... just as there was no value in my response to it.
It's all good ... just if you're gonna dish it out ....

If that's the standard than 97% of the posts here are gone. 98% of the mods posts. 101% of mine.

TIF2 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:32:30 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on September 11, 2009, 10:20:42 AM

If that's the standard than 97% of the posts here are gone. 98% of the mods posts. 101% of mine.

Now THAT is funny.

I'm a firm believer in that we establish "standards" not so we can adhere to them, but as baseline to measure our deviation FROM them.

Thanks for the chuckle ...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #36 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:42:12 AM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 11, 2009, 10:32:30 AM

Now THAT is funny.

I'm a firm believer in that we establish "standards" not so we can adhere to them, but as baseline to measure our deviation FROM them.

Thanks for the chuckle ...

Not sure why but that reminded me of Mayor Daley standing in the main room of the Congress Hotel during the Democratic National Convention while riots went on in the streets of 1968 Chicago. "The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder!"

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #37 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:41:14 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on September 11, 2009, 04:55:45 AM

Would it be cost effective to get an additional fuel door and swap them out?

I can't see it being too difficult to switch them around from one to another if you not using the unit for a period of time.

I wouldn't suggest carrying it with you in the saddle bag....just a thought.

I haven't seen how these hook up in person, but it would seem that it would sure be a PITA to disconnect the gas door, disconnect the wires for the GPS, put on the standard gas door, and then have to redo all of it when you are putting it back on. I have lots of people ask me about the holder for my CB microphone. Everyone wants to know what that is and I rarely have the microphone attached. At least I had it chromed and it doesn't look out of place...but I still get the questions. I would assume that whatever GPS mount you have, you'll get the questions about what that mount is also...whether on your handlebars or on the gas tank lid. In fact, I would imagine that even with the GPS unit mounted, lots of people still ask what the GPS unit is.

guppytrash · « **Reply #38 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:31:14 PM »

This is the only area that the stock GPS wins. It looks good when you are useing it and it looks just as good when you are not.

I have a 660 or 550 on my wish list but I do not have a solution for the ugly factor. Ugly cables and even uglier when it is not mounted with just the bracket remaining. There is not an empty bracket made for the zumo that doesn't SCREAM "What the h#ll is that for?"

mjb765 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:36:36 PM »

the only brackets that won't be horrible are handlebar or clutch lever bracket mounted. Then it's only 2 screws to remove them when they are not in use.

infanterene · « **Reply #40 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:36:17 PM »

I use this mount for my Iphone. I couldnt find handle bar Iphone mount. I use the phone as my Ipod, GPS and Satalite radio.

spydglide · « **Reply #41 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:51:14 PM »

Quote from: infanterene on September 13, 2009, 04:36:17 PM

I use this mount for my Iphone. I couldnt find handle bar Iphone mount. I use the phone as my Ipod, GPS and Satalite radio.

What do you do if you run into a sudden downpour?

spyder

infanterene · « **Reply #42 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:59:42 PM »

I have a case on the phone with velcro on the back. I just pull it off and put in one of my RG's dash compartments. To tell you the truth it has to rain pretty hard because for some reason that area stays pretty dry when Im rolling.

BigLew · « **Reply #43 on:** September 13, 2009, 10:37:53 PM »

Anyone put it on a new SERG? Picture?

Mike

LarryB · « **Reply #44 on:** September 14, 2009, 06:59:20 AM »

maybe, but no one would post it here

kurtlange · « **Reply #45 on:** September 14, 2009, 07:52:31 AM »

Quote from: infanterene on September 13, 2009, 04:36:17 PM

I use this mount for my Iphone. I couldnt find handle bar Iphone mount. I use the phone as my Ipod, GPS and Satalite radio.

DICKW · « **Reply #46 on:** September 14, 2009, 07:53:36 AM »

Now that's a good one

kurtlange · « **Reply #47 on:** September 14, 2009, 08:03:35 AM »

Quote from: DICKW on September 14, 2009, 07:53:36 AM

Now that's a good one

those are the guys i work with...

BigLew · « **Reply #48 on:** September 14, 2009, 08:53:55 AM »

Larry to much to drink because of the Titans?

Mike

LarryB · « **Reply #49 on:** September 14, 2009, 09:11:08 AM »

Quote from: BigLew on September 14, 2009, 08:53:55 AM

Larry to much to drink because of the Titans?

Mike

it was a good game

BigLew · « **Reply #50 on:** September 14, 2009, 09:16:12 AM »

Yes very entertaining

Robmay · « **Reply #51 on:** November 09, 2009, 09:10:07 AM »

I just purchased this unit from Kuryakin about 2 weeks ago. I think there are +'s/-'s to each one. I do not hard wire my Zumo 550. I always have used the external 12v and aux plugs. I have used the handlebar mount for about 3 years now.

FOR ME I like the tank mount better because FOR ME it is a cleaner look. I run the wires so that they don't rub any painted surfaces (thanks to Chip for helping me with that one back on the blue smurf). I keep my wires as short as possible so I unplug my 12v when getting gas so it doesn't stretch the wire too tight. That's the only down side of this unit for me.

If you buy this unit you will already have the spare fuel door as you replace the entire door with it. I leave my GPS on my bike at all times because it's mainly my go to source for MP3's.

Here's the link

http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/IMID/919

BigLew · « **Reply #52 on:** November 09, 2009, 09:29:36 AM »

Hey Rob, Show us some pics on the bike and what the mount looks like with the GPS not on it. Thanks

Mike

Robmay · « **Reply #53 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:50:21 PM »

Quote from: BigLew on November 09, 2009, 09:29:36 AM

Hey Rob, Show us some pics on the bike and what the mount looks like with the GPS not on it. Thanks

Mike

Sorry I just found this. I've been out of town.

Trey767 · « **Reply #54 on:** November 18, 2009, 07:56:31 AM »

Very nice set up Rod

bissjim · « **Reply #55 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:17:34 AM »

A word to the wise on any GPS mounted any where on your bike. Remove the GPS when you park the bike, even if you have it secured. A friend of mine had his Garmin 550 mounted using the fuel door mount and never removed the GPS when he stopped for lunch or what ever. I told him he was nuts that some day he was going to come back to his bike and find his GPS gone. Sorry to say as of Sunday he is looking not only to replace his GPS but now he needs a fuel door. The thief just ripped the entire fuel door off along with the GPS.

The bad thing is he did not have a security code entered into the 550 so now the thief can use it.

Harley Guy · « **Reply #56 on:** November 18, 2009, 11:49:22 AM »

Interesting............. thanks for the pics!

Ultra2010 · « **Reply #57 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:56:24 PM »

Quote from: iski on September 10, 2009, 03:14:37 PM

Looking down at the tank at a GPS is similar to looking down at the tank at a map bag - neither one a good idea as far as I am concerned.

Possibly Harley will take a cue from car manufacturers & put the GPS on a little electric riser, with a trap door in the fairing for it to rise out of & then back into, completely hidden when not in use. All with the touch of a switch.....

I'd be happy if HD just made a GPS thats worth a chit! Worry about where they put it later!

in 20 years or so.

Robmay · « **Reply #58 on:** November 22, 2009, 11:50:16 AM »

Quote from: bissjim on November 18, 2009, 10:17:34 AM

A word to the wise on any GPS mounted any where on your bike. Remove the GPS when you park the bike, even if you have it secured. A friend of mine had his Garmin 550 mounted using the fuel door mount and never removed the GPS when he stopped for lunch or what ever. I told him he was nuts that some day he was going to come back to his bike and find his GPS gone. Sorry to say as of Sunday he is looking not only to replace his GPS but now he needs a fuel door. The thief just ripped the entire fuel door off along with the GPS.

The bad thing is he did not have a security code entered into the 550 so now the thief can use it.

Sorry to hear that. Thats one of the reasons I replaced the push button on my fuel door back to the stock key lock. A thief can still get it but he/she has 4 nuts to take apart and they won't get my fuel door! I did order the thumb screws so that I can easily remove though just to be on the safe side. My only worry is that the rubber plug that covers the connections broke off a while back and I have nothing to cover it. Guess I could just use a ziplock and rubber band in a pinch?

Fired00d · « **Reply #59 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:48:04 PM »

Quote from: Robmay on November 22, 2009, 11:50:16 AM

Sorry to hear that. Thats one of the reasons I replaced the push button on my fuel door back to the stock key lock. A thief can still get it but he/she has 4 nuts to take apart and they won't get my fuel door! I did order the thumb screws so that I can easily remove though just to be on the safe side. My only worry is that the rubber plug that covers the connections broke off a while back and I have nothing to cover it. Guess I could just use a ziplock and rubber band in a pinch?

Rob contact Garmin (early in the morning to reduce wait time) and they might send you one (free) to replace it. If I remember correctly there are two small screws and that piece comes with some adhesive on it.... real easy to replace.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Robmay · « **Reply #60 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:09:01 PM »

Thanks Gary. I'll give them a call in the morning.

BAKRDS · « **Reply #61 on:** November 29, 2009, 03:47:03 PM »

I like the handlebar mount better 'cause you don't have to take your eyes as far from where they should be.Only problem is it blocks the air temp.that's not much use anyway.JMHO

spydglide · « **Reply #62 on:** November 29, 2009, 04:10:03 PM »

Quote from: BAKRDS on November 29, 2009, 03:47:03 PM

I like the handlebar mount better 'cause you don't have to take your eyes as far from where they should be.Only problem is it blocks the air temp.that's not much use anyway.JMHO

I mounted mine so I can still see the extreme right side of the air temp. gauge which is where the needle stays anyway.

har! spyder

skippy49 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:59:43 AM »

Could someone that has this fuel door mount tell me if the replacement fuel door is convex shaped like the original? I was thinking of mounting a powerlet outlet in the fuel door then I could just plug it in and pull it out to remove the whole unit and hopefully use a quick disconnect mount from Techmounts on the Kuryakyn unit so I could quickly take the GPS off. Don't know exactly how I'd get the Techmount quick change to fit on the Kuryakyn unit, but figured it might be possible some way. Anyway to do this I would need at least an 1" clearance under the fuel door and if it's convex like the original then I should have it-but if they made it flat then I probably wouldn't.
TIA

RetSUBLDO · « **Reply #64 on:** January 25, 2010, 06:08:07 AM »

"Could someone that has this fuel door mount tell me if the replacement fuel door is convex shaped like the original?"

Yes the door is convex like the stock door.
Eric

skippy49 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:53:53 PM »

I ordered all the parts to mount my 550 on the Kuryakyn fuel door mount with a Techmount quick disconnect and a powerlet outlet mounted in the fuel door so I can hide all the wiring and quickly remove the gps. Actually I ordered all the parts that I THINK will allow me to do this with some fabrication. Don't know for sure if I can get it all to work but I think I can. I liked the location of the fuel door mount better than a handlebar mount--especially since the SERG has a hydraulic clutch and I'm hoping that there might be less vibration on the top of the fuel tank
If I ever get it all together I'll try to post some pic's on here.
Steve

Quik2 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:27:28 PM »

Great looking install !! I put mine on with the H-D left side handle bar mount it attaches with the control bolts ran the wire down with the clutch hose.I sent mine out and had it chromed 1st though.

skippy49 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 02, 2010, 02:56:32 AM »

Quote from: skippy49 on January 25, 2010, 02:53:53 PM

I ordered all the parts to mount my 550 on the Kuryakyn fuel door mount with a Techmount quick disconnect and a powerlet outlet mounted in the fuel door so I can hide all the wiring and quickly remove the gps. Actually I ordered all the parts that I THINK will allow me to do this with some fabrication. Don't know for sure if I can get it all to work but I think I can. I liked the location of the fuel door mount better than a handlebar mount--especially since the SERG has a hydraulic clutch and I'm hoping that there might be less vibration on the top of the fuel tank
If I ever get it all together I'll try to post some pic's on here.
Steve

Here's my installation with the Powerlet for the power. When we're not traveling I'll probably take it off and put the stock fuel door back on. I used a techmount quick disconnect with it also so I can remove the whole mount for overnights where it might be raining, but when just stopping for a while I can just pop it out of the regular mount and take it with me or put it in the saddlebag.

skippy49 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 02, 2010, 02:59:24 AM »

Another pic of mount

skippy49 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 02, 2010, 03:01:31 AM »

All I need now is a quick cover for this plate for when it's off the mount. Had to drill some more holes to mount it all.

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