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[Jock]

Nice installation....not enough smart to do this 

Ditto...But I would like it performed and willing to pay the price...call me a

[Eqcons]

Powerbar w/Techmount stem:

I'd like to do this, but I'm wondering if the Powerbar will fit with a hydraulic clutchm and of course, my chubby bars - any ideas?  Would be a bit of an expensive mistake to discover that there's not enough room or indeed that the slightly oval shape of the chubbies at that point make a fit impossible...

Jim

[bamaserk]

Where did you get the techmount riser that was screwed into the powerlet bracket?  I don't see a riser on either website that has a treads that can be used on the powerlet bracket.  Is there a part # for this riser?  Thanks

[Eqcons]

I'd like to do this, but I'm wondering if the Powerbar will fit with a hydraulic clutchm and of course, my chubby bars - any ideas?  Would be a bit of an expensive mistake to discover that there's not enough room or indeed that the slightly oval shape of the chubbies at that point make a fit impossible...

Jim

I notice you used the Powerbar Plus for 1¼" bars, so I guess that answers my question about it fitting the chubbies.

Still wondering about the space requirement with the hydraulic clutch though, and if the PowerBar won't be happy near the ovalled curve of the bars, I guess it would have to go "round the bend" as it were on the vertical-ish part of the bars. Would that mean using a different riser?

When you ran the wiring through the bars, did you drill a new hole, or dremel the housing to get access to the existing hole in the bars?

Jim

[Merlinii]

Problem: see above quote

solution: Stick it in the faring already

Result: you now owe me at least 1 

Agreed, stick the XM hockey puck in the fairing.

[Merlinii]

Not so quick there, it is not any good to me except for the bike if I can't access it relatively easy to move to my truck.  Keep thinking.  har!  spyder

As far as the XM Hockey puck moving from bike the vehicle there is this solution # RAM-XM30BRK for $5.50

[Merlinii]

Where did you get the techmount riser that was screwed into the powerlet bracket?  I don't see a riser on either website that has a treads that can be used on the powerlet bracket.  Is there a part # for this riser?  Thanks

The Techmount for the Powerlet Powerbar is not on the wesite. You will need to call to order.

[Eqcons]

The Techmount for the Powerlet Powerbar is not on the wesite. You will need to call to order.

Techmount, or Powerlet?

Jim

[Merlinii]

I notice you used the Powerbar Plus for 1¼" bars, so I guess that answers my question about it fitting the chubbies.

Still wondering about the space requirement with the hydraulic clutch though, and if the PowerBar won't be happy near the ovalled curve of the bars, I guess it would have to go "round the bend" as it were on the vertical-ish part of the bars. Would that mean using a different riser?

When you ran the wiring through the bars, did you drill a new hole, or dremel the housing to get access to the existing hole in the bars?

Jim

No holes drilled or modifications needed with the Chubbies.

As far as the hydraulic clutch...if you notice on mine I placed the Powerlet connector to the front.
This is socket is supposed to be at the back. (oh well, no big deal)
In my case I did not have enough room for the larger area of the Powerlet Powerbar in the rear.
This larger Powerbar socket area was in the way of my clutch cable.

[Merlinii]

Techmount, or Powerlet?

Jim

I was able to call Powerlet to obtain BOTH the Powerlet Powerbar and Techmount stem.

http://www.powerletproducts.com/

[Eqcons]

I was able to call Powerlet to obtain BOTH the Powerlet Powerbar and Techmount stem.

http://www.powerletproducts.com/

Thanks Merlinii - is there a part number?

[Merlinii]

"1) PPC-020-SC GARMIN ZUMO POWER CABLE
Short cable-SC at 12" in length w/Powerlet PPL-002 straight plug $32.95
(I might recommend a 10" cable and a right angle plug. It might be a cleaner look and easier to use.) "

Merlini, please forgive what may be an obvious question, but did you splice these 2 together?

No, I used these parts.

1) Sound Professionals SP-SPSC-7 Gold Plated  1/8” Right Angle Stereo Patch Cable - 8 inches $5? (wesite)
1) Radio Shack 274-886 Gold Plated female-female 1/8” coupler $11.00
2) Stainless 4mm screws from Ace Hardware $1.00
2) P clamps Ace Hardware (so cheap they were almost free)
1) Plastic cap (free)

and a little shrink wrap over the RS 274-886.

[Merlinii]

Thanks Merlinii - is there a part number?

1) PKT-068 bracket with socket assembly (no wiring harness for 1 1/4" bars) - Chrome
1) Techmount Riser 2 ½” inches / from Powerlet – Chrome Approx $50.00 

I didn't have one. Although, when I spoke to the person there they knew exactly what I was looking for.
This is a new part and is does not have a part number yet.

NOTE:
For a clean install solder the power wires to the bottom of the Powerlet Socket.
For an easy install use small spade connectors. This will help if you need to remove the Powerbar.
(although, I can't think of a reason you would want too)

Call Techmount directly ask for Dave or Mike Lee
mike@techmounts.com
 
http://www.techmounts.com/
USA toll-free 1 866-341-4192
Local Voice: 407-654-3322
info@techmounts.com

Call Powerlet directly ask for Adam

http://www.powerletproducts.com/
USA toll-free 1-877-752-7835
marketing@powerlet.net





 

[Merlinii]

Things learned:

The screws that were supplied to mount the Techmount Accessory Quick Change Adapter to the Zumo mount were slightly too long. One of the 4 screws stuck out and put a small scratch on my chrome Techmount plate.

Check your clearance BEFORE attaching the Quck Change Adapter.

SOLUTION: I needed to put washers between the Zumo mount and the Accessory Quick
Change Adapter when I attached these together. No more problem.

I had to make steel sleeves to insert in the bottom of the Powerbar so I could make the Powerbar bracket secure on the handlebars.

SOLUTION: Two 4mm screws with a long collar so the P clamps can be attached on the
bottom of the Powerbar or I drilled two steel nuts that fit inside the sleeves so the Powerbar can be tightened.

Due to the height of the Powerlet Zumo power connector it is a little difficult to insert/remove from the socket. However, the Powerlet connector is large and easy to attach and remove.

SOLUTION: Slightly shorter Zumo power cable (about 2") and a right angle Powerlet plug.
During mock up I put some good size scratches on the handlebars moving the Powerbar on the handlebars.

NOTE - Use Electircal tape or duct tape inside the Powerbar handlebar area during mock up.
Luckily the Powerbar did hide the scratches. However if I ever take it off I'm gonna need a cup holder <sigh>

Just thoughts...

[Eqcons]

1) PKT-068 bracket with socket assembly (no wiring harness for 1 1/4" bars) - Chrome
1) Techmount Riser 2 ½” inches / from Powerlet – Chrome Approx $50.00 

I didn't have one. Although, when I spoke to the person there they knew exactly what I was looking for.
This is a new part and is does not have a part number yet.

NOTE:
For a clean install solder the power wires to the bottom of the Powerlet Socket.
For an easy install use small spade connectors. This will help if you need to remove the Powerbar.
(although, I can't think of a reason you would want too)

Things learned:

Call Techmount directly ask for Dave or Mike Lee
mike@techmounts.com
 
http://www.techmounts.com/
USA toll-free 1 866-341-4192
Local Voice: 407-654-3322
info@techmounts.com

Call Powerlet directly ask for Adam

http://www.powerletproducts.com/
USA toll-free 1-877-752-7835
marketing@powerlet.net

Thanks!