2014 Super Tenere Navigation Bar

[MB1995]

Does anyone know what the diameter is of the navigation bar that is on the new 2014 Super T? I want to order a lockable GPS mount for my Garmin 660. By the looks of things it is about 1/2"

 

[UK Bloke]

It's the same diameter as the Touratech mount meaning it will take the TT 660 mount.

 

[MB1995]

Thank you for the info. ::022::

 

[AKC Tenere]

I have found personally that there is a lot of vibration through my Tom Tom when mounted onto the bar with a Touratech mount which is a shame.

 

[Ryan G.]

I have the same vibration problem also. I mount the GPS on the handlebars with a Ram mount and its a lot smoother. The nav bar is tight but shakes on its rubber mounts. Would like to hear any solutions.

 

[Nig5]

Brace the bar as in the picture, some do it with a flat bar, I used some thin lightweight tent poles, flattened the ends and put a bolt through them, can`t adjust the screen the way I have it but don`t need to. Mounted the sat nav on a ram ball clamp and there might be slight wobbling but it`s a hell of a lot better ::012::

 

[Tyke]

I have found personally that there is a lot of vibration through my Tom Tom when mounted onto the bar with a Touratech mount which is a shame.

My Zumo 660 is mounted on the bar via a Touratech Locking mount, and it does vibrate, and yes, its bloody annoying. I have tightened the 4 allen mount screws located behind the screen and it has improved it a llittle

I cannot fit the supports shown in the above picture as I have winglets fitted to those mounting points, so I'm looking at another option because I'm keen to retain the use of my locking mount

 

[Nig5]

I have yet to fit winglets but when I do I will bend the bars a bit to go inside the winglet mounts, should work ::003::

 

[craigd]

Here is another variation on that. I used 3/4" x 1/8" aluminum. As you can see, it works with the winglets and allows the windshield to be adjusted.

 

[Tyke]

Neat Job Craig. and I guess the vibration is reduced or eliminated now ::008::

I'll give that a go....... thanks

 

[regulator]

Anyone concerned that the brackets negate the ability for the screen to break away if something causes the rider to be launched forward?

I never thought about it until someone raised the issue in another thread.

 

[Nig5]

Could be an issue but then I have no intention of going over the bars

 

[AKC Tenere]

The screen would probably break off anyway if someone was unfortunate enough to go over the front and drag across it.
After all, its only a piece of plastic held on with four screws, threaded loosely into rubber fixings.
Any sticky out item on a bike is a hazard if we hit it hard enough when having a spill i guess.
Cant spend our lives looking at what could happen.
We would all be driving around only in cars or just walking if that was the case.
::021::

 

[regulator]

Could be an issue but then I have no intention of going over the bars

My guess is that most folks have no intention .....

 

[Nig5]

Well if I worried about what if? I would never get on a bike ::021::

 

[craigd]

The vibration is greatly reduced and I no longer watch the windshield mount thinking that it must be fatiguing toward an eventual break.

Also, I agree with AKC that in the event of a sudden forward dismount the well-nuts used to attach the windshield would pop out of the mounting bracket without causing much injury.

 

[AKC Tenere]

Sadly a guy i know lost control of his motorcycle, came to an abrupt stop when hitting a kerb, shot forward and removed half of his tackle when smashing into the fuel tank.
We could say that the gas tank is dangerous?
Where would it end?
::021::

 

[AKC Tenere]

And then whilst riding along..... could get struck by lighting......................or an earthquake opens up a hole in front just as riding over it...............a kangaroo hops across the road without warning ( in the uk ).................Superman bumps into me whilst on his way to an incident...etc. etc.
Seriously though, i admire your safety practices.
In the event of a crash, i would love to be wearing all that gear!
Respect.............. ::008::

 

[regulator]

It's all about where one is comfortable on the risk continuum.....

There is a chance of both dying in a nuclear explosion and getting sunburn today. I'll take my chances with the explosion but am going to use sunscreen before heading out to ride.

 

[Tyke]

The mounting points of these bars would easily give way before the braces caused personal injury ::008::