Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

in the middle of the handlebar, or slightly offset so I can see the speedo!  ;-)

There is only one place to mount it....On the left of the Handle Bar.

Its not recommended in front above the instruments .

W

I second that suggestion. If it's mounted above the instrumentation you'll find much more vibration to the unit. Also flippen dangerous if you perhaps (NOT RECOMMENDED) have to input a command etc, which will get you to lean forward to get to the unit.

If it's on the left side next to the mirror - it's very easy to operate with the left hand!

This is where I've got my 600 mounted. Has been there for the last year or so. Can't say I've noticed any problems.

Without 660

With 660

I quite like it in this position - it's visible and nicely protected from dust and minor sidestand incidents by the windscreen. Also doesn't upset the fine balance of the handlebars - see http://www.bmwmotorcycleclubcape.co.za/handle-bars-effected-gps-and-radios.

Not recommended - didn't know about that at the time.

Vibration - haven't noticed any.

Dangerous - fiddling with your GPS is always somewhat distracting and therefore " dangerous". Fortunately I'm tall (1.95) and have long arms, so reaching the 660 isn't really a problem.

I fully agree with Tony. Nicely protected from dust and rain and other flying stuff. My 550 has been sitting exactly there for years now. The biggest  motivator for putting mine there is, however the fact that I am +40 and need stuff to be at a arms-length plus a bit to properly read it.

Sorry that I join the discussion a bit late. I also upgraded to the 660. On the 800GS the mounting opportunities are actually less than on the other bikes. 

I came across BMW’s universal GPS bracket that mounts on the four handle bar bolts. The bracket then sits centre on the handle bar. It can swivel to fit standing or sitting position. I actually use it with my tank bag and it only obscures the bottom 3^rd of my ref counter (The part we do not use!). 

The cost was +/- R800 and of course being BMW, you have to replace the 4 handlebar bolts, which does not form part of the kit. The cost of the bolts were +/- R220. 

I am however very happy with the mount, the sturdiness and the positioning of the GPS.

Thanks for the info...its seems that there is some differences of opinion.

I have a GSA and thought that I could mount in the middle of the top windscreen horizontal stay.

Good advise regarding the reach...even though I'm fairly tall.

The BMW’s universal GPS bracket seem the best option if you have a spare R1,100.00...I don't!!

Pls keep the info coming.

Badger,

Left hand handle bar is best for many reasons and only once you use it and ride will you actually come to appreciate this.

But if you use the unit for what it was designed- to play music/talk on the phone, you will need to toggle now and then,

The new 660 has a secondary function that its predcessors excelled at and that was as a street navigation device.

And this too requires toggling and input as you go.

Therefore, you do this with your left hand as RH is on the throttle.

And your left hand should not stray far from the grip or be out of easy sight and reference.

So as near dammnit as far left as you can before the mirror is where most poeple end up after they've been everywhere else.

In the centre Mrs. Venter means your shoulders have to oivot forward for reach and this upsets equilibrium and pillion. So if you want to cancel the phone call or change music you interefere with riding safety more than if close to LH grip.

Try both, if you use the unit, you will soon come back to hand grip locality.

That statement just about sums it up........... my initial mount was centrebar - looks good, well protected..... totally inconvenient.... moved mount to left grip side as a test... MAJOR difference...!