Triumph Tiger 800

[high dangler]

Originally Posted by fullmonte

WTF was Triumph thinking here?

Is there a technique other than holding the nozzle up and spraying between the bars to avoid backsplash?

just the way i do it wether there is bars there or not .
I dont see the problem.

[Xcountry-Rider]

Originally Posted by Mercury264

You mean cellphone service ? Most modern smartphones don't need cellphone service to operate as GPS units - they have dedicated GPS chips.

But I do agree, the poster would get more traction with this in the dedicated GPS forum than here.

Yes you can pre download tiles and modern cellphones don't need cell service. Posting on the GPS thread won't help me answer my key question. What is the best mount for the Tiger?

[helotaxi]

Originally Posted by Xcountry-Rider

Yes you can pre download tiles and modern cellphones don't need cell service. Posting on the GPS thread won't help me answer my key question. What is the best mount for the Tiger?

Same as the best mount for every other bike out there, some variation of the RAM system. Exactly where you want the display and the other farkles that you've got up front will determine the exact setup you want.

I use my phone for nav if I don't have a dedicated unit with me, but the last thing I really want handy and visible while riding is my damn phone. The main appeal of riding is that I don't have to pay attention to the thing.

[Xcountry-Rider]

Originally Posted by helotaxi

Same as the best mount for every other bike out there, some variation of the RAM system. Exactly where you want the display and the other farkles that you've got up front will determine the exact setup you want.

I use my phone for nav if I don't have a dedicated unit with me, but the last thing I really want handy and visible while riding is my damn phone. The main appeal of riding is that I don't have to pay attention to the thing.

But that does not help me becasue i don't know about mounts i've never had one. So same as any other bike is meaningless. I'd like to up it in a waterproof enclosure. I just don't know what i need to get it done.

[fbj913]

Originally Posted by Xcountry-Rider

But that does not help me becasue i don't know about mounts i've never had one. So same as any other bike is meaningless. I'd like to up it in a waterproof enclosure. I just don't know what i need to get it done.

Not to repeat myself, but maybe you should take this over to the GPS area...

[Xcountry-Rider]

Originally Posted by fbj913

Not to repeat myself, but maybe you should take this over to the GPS area...

Don't i need a Triumph specific mount?

[bigtallguy]

Originally Posted by Xcountry-Rider

Don't i need a Triumph specific mount?

Depending on where you want it, Ram makes basic motorcycle bases for the handlebars, brake reservoir, etc... Then all you need is the particular mount for whichever phone you have.

http://www.ram-mount.com

[fbj913]

Originally Posted by Xcountry-Rider

Don't i need a Triumph specific mount?

maybe. depends on where you want to mount it. there are lots of options. I'm no expert but i think most are pretty universal. there are a few pics of mounting options here in this thread too. maybe start an T800 thread on this over in the GPS area? you may get lots of information and help others while your at it. i just screwed a mount to my windscreen and called it good. I don't really care where you post. i just thought you would get more diverse help over there... post the address here so we can chime and/or learn a little...

[helotaxi]

The only mount that I know of that is Triumph 800 specific is the SW Motech vibration damped mount, but it is meant for a normal GPS unit and bolts to the two smaller handlebar clamp bolts.

With a RAM setup, your imagination is really the only limit. They've got a setup to allow you to do pretty much anything and none of it is bike specific. Check out GPS City or RAM's homepages to get an idea of what's out there.

[Xcountry-Rider]

Originally Posted by helotaxi

The only mount that I know of that is Triumph 800 specific is the SW Motech vibration damped mount, but it is meant for a normal GPS unit and bolts to the two smaller handlebar clamp bolts.

With a RAM setup, your imagination is really the only limit. They've got a setup to allow you to do pretty much anything and none of it is bike specific. Check out GPS City or RAM's homepages to get an idea of what's out there.

Triumph has an OEM mount but i don't know how to mount a cell phone to it.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by Xcountry-Rider

Triumph has an OEM mount but i don't know how to mount a cell phone to it.

looks like a ram base w/ B ball will mount to those holes, then use the ram cradle and arm

[helotaxi]

Originally Posted by eakins

looks like a ram base w/ B ball will mount to those holes, then use the ram cradle and arm

No point in going that route. The Triumph mount uses the somewhat standard AMPS hole pattern made to bolt directly to a GPS mounting cradle without the need for anything else. You could mate it directly with the RAM Aqua Box I linked below but it is a rather pricey "one trick pony" IMO.

http://www.gpscity.com/cell-phone-mo...ua-box-1-large

That should give you an idea of what's available. You can also get the Aqua Box and piece together a mounting setup that suits your needs exactly, for example placing the unit more to the center of the bike so you're not looking to the side to see where you need to go.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by helotaxi

No point in going that route. The Triumph mount uses the somewhat standard AMPS hole pattern made to bolt directly to a GPS mounting cradle without the need for anything else. You could mate it directly with the RAM Aqua Box I linked below but it is a rather pricey "one trick pony" IMO.

http://www.gpscity.com/cell-phone-mo...ua-box-1-large

That should give you an idea of what's available. You can also get the Aqua Box and piece together a mounting setup that suits your needs exactly, for example placing the unit more to the center of the bike so you're not looking to the side to see where you need to go.

yeah that makes sense. the ram stuff is just extra un-needed parts

[markbvt]

Originally Posted by eakins

yeah that makes sense. the ram stuff is just extra un-needed parts

Or you can skip the weird, overpriced Triumph mount that positions the GPS unit off to the side and just use a regular RAM handlebar mount for less than half the price.

--mark

[helotaxi]

Originally Posted by markbvt

Or you can skip the weird, overpriced Triumph mount that positions the GPS unit off to the side and just use a regular RAM handlebar mount for less than half the price.

Which is what I was getting at.