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I'm getting the bike ready for a 6 day ride to Connecticut and throughout New England next week. I just upgraded to the Busa from my SV1000S. With heli-bars, adjustable pegs, and a gel seat, the SV was very tour-able. Even with stock ergos, the Busa is at least as comfortable, so I'm looking forward to stretching its legs.
Top priority - GPS so I don't get lost and die in the middle of bum****, Maine.
Garmin Zumo 450 splash screen:
Map display:
Mount with GPS removed:
I wired in a fused power block to run the GPS and the other accessories I'll be adding later (cigarette lighter socket to charge a cell phone, maybe some aux lights).
There's a relay tucked on the other side so the power block is only live when the ignition is on:
From farther back:
There's a killer cashback deal for anything you can Buy It Now through eBay with - 25% cash back. The Zumo can be had for a shade over $300 with this deal. Check out the thread on slickdeals: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=245509&t=873772
Second priority - throttle lock so my wrist doesn't fall off after an 8 hour ride.
Open/Disengaged:
Closed/Engaged:
It's a Manic Salamander throttle lock - it's a little different than the throttle meister a friend has, and I haven't had a chance to ride with it yet. I'm a little concerned because it's spring-loaded, instead of just threaded. As a result, to disengage, you need to pull the cylinder toward the outside, then rotate it closed (in the throttle-off direction). You can still adjust the throttle with it engaged (it just adds enough friction to overcome the spring tension), but I'll have to see how comfortable I am disengaging it quickly.
Fairings are a pain in the ass to remove - not looking forward to changing the oil tomorrow.
Exhaust, double bubble, and swingarm plate bracket are on the way. Should be a fun trip.
Top priority - GPS so I don't get lost and die in the middle of bum****, Maine.
Garmin Zumo 450 splash screen:
Map display:
Mount with GPS removed:
I wired in a fused power block to run the GPS and the other accessories I'll be adding later (cigarette lighter socket to charge a cell phone, maybe some aux lights).
There's a relay tucked on the other side so the power block is only live when the ignition is on:
From farther back:
There's a killer cashback deal for anything you can Buy It Now through eBay with - 25% cash back. The Zumo can be had for a shade over $300 with this deal. Check out the thread on slickdeals: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=245509&t=873772
Second priority - throttle lock so my wrist doesn't fall off after an 8 hour ride.
Open/Disengaged:
Closed/Engaged:
It's a Manic Salamander throttle lock - it's a little different than the throttle meister a friend has, and I haven't had a chance to ride with it yet. I'm a little concerned because it's spring-loaded, instead of just threaded. As a result, to disengage, you need to pull the cylinder toward the outside, then rotate it closed (in the throttle-off direction). You can still adjust the throttle with it engaged (it just adds enough friction to overcome the spring tension), but I'll have to see how comfortable I am disengaging it quickly.
Fairings are a pain in the ass to remove - not looking forward to changing the oil tomorrow.
Exhaust, double bubble, and swingarm plate bracket are on the way. Should be a fun trip.
