Possible to move Tourtech GPS mount from one bike to another?

checksix · 08-13-2008, 04:16 PM

I’m planning on buying a GPS map 478 and a Tourtech locking mount (Touratech Locking MvG 065-0088). The primary use will be on a KTM 640a but I would like the flexibility to move the mount quickly to another bike. I should be able to attach the mount to the standard KTM roadbook holder on the Adventure. How do I attach the mount to another bike like a BMW RT or a Honda Black bird? Can the same mount be connected to a clipon or triple clamp?

Do I need to buy an additional adapter?

Thanks!

mcnut · 08-13-2008, 08:49 PM

RAM mounting hardware. Look on the Cycoactive/Touratech USA web sit for options and examples.

Bruce

9Dave · 08-14-2008, 03:43 AM

Sure it's possible. How you do it is up to you. However you do it, make sure the mounting point is solid. The TT mounts for these units use 4 bolts on the bottom of the plate to attach to a round bar, or you can design your own using the 4 holes.

The beauty of the mounts, especially the MvG mount, is that they are rock solid when solidly attached to your motorcycle. If the point you mount them to is not, you've defeated the whole purpose.

My 376c has taken a lot of trips sideways from 3 feet up to a sudden stop while attached to the MvG and has never missed a beat. But then again I used the bar mounts for the 950A and R12GSA to do so.

I do have a Ram on my DRZ, but I save that for my 60csx. Lighter weight and less expensive to replace.

Dave

JDLuke · 08-14-2008, 07:44 AM

The only think I'd be careful about is that if you use the crossbar mount (as I do) it uses Nyloc-type (not sure they're 'official') nuts. I'm none too sure that these are re-usable, and I certainly wouldn't re-use them on a regular basis.

checksix · 08-14-2008, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the advice.

Is there a stability difference between mounting on a KTM road book holder versus a handle bar support bracket?

I ordered a generic Touratech bar mount for the road bikes.

Thanks again.

BuellDualSport · 08-14-2008, 10:20 AM

FWIW

We use them once on the Race Car then to the trash bin

YRMV

tbirdsp · 08-14-2008, 12:54 PM

One REALLY stupid thing about the TT mount for the 60 series - the way the power plug threads into the mount you can't pull it out without removing the power cord from the bike and pulling the small ends through the mount.
I suppose I coud add some kind of quick disconnect but still a pain.

08-13-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
checksix ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Oddometer: 71	Possible to move Tourtech GPS mount from one bike to another? I’m planning on buying a GPS map 478 and a Tourtech locking mount (Touratech Locking MvG 065-0088). The primary use will be on a KTM 640a but I would like the flexibility to move the mount quickly to another bike. I should be able to attach the mount to the standard KTM roadbook holder on the Adventure. How do I attach the mount to another bike like a BMW RT or a Honda Black bird? Can the same mount be connected to a clipon or triple clamp? Do I need to buy an additional adapter? Thanks! __________________ -------------------------- CBR 1100 XX - the road bike Ktm 640 a - the dual sport GSXR 1000 - the race bike Crf 450f - ER docs best friend

08-14-2008, 03:43 AM	#3
9Dave Bazinga! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 11,660	Sure it's possible. How you do it is up to you. However you do it, make sure the mounting point is solid. The TT mounts for these units use 4 bolts on the bottom of the plate to attach to a round bar, or you can design your own using the 4 holes. The beauty of the mounts, especially the MvG mount, is that they are rock solid when solidly attached to your motorcycle. If the point you mount them to is not, you've defeated the whole purpose. My 376c has taken a lot of trips sideways from 3 feet up to a sudden stop while attached to the MvG and has never missed a beat. But then again I used the bar mounts for the 950A and R12GSA to do so. I do have a Ram on my DRZ, but I save that for my 60csx. Lighter weight and less expensive to replace. Dave __________________ dunno.....

08-14-2008, 07:44 AM	#4
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	The only think I'd be careful about is that if you use the crossbar mount (as I do) it uses Nyloc-type (not sure they're 'official') nuts. I'm none too sure that these are re-usable, and I certainly wouldn't re-use them on a regular basis. __________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

08-14-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
checksix ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Oddometer: 71	Thanks for the advice. Is there a stability difference between mounting on a KTM road book holder versus a handle bar support bracket? I ordered a generic Touratech bar mount for the road bikes. Thanks again. __________________ -------------------------- CBR 1100 XX - the road bike Ktm 640 a - the dual sport GSXR 1000 - the race bike Crf 450f - ER docs best friend

08-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#6
BuellDualSport Banned Joined: Sep 2005 Oddometer: 891	Nylocs FWIW We use them once on the Race Car then to the trash bin YRMV

08-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
mcnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA & Sammamish WA Oddometer: 1,138	RAM mounting hardware. Look on the Cycoactive/Touratech USA web sit for options and examples. Bruce

08-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#7
tbirdsp REMF Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Nebraska Oddometer: 8,546	One REALLY stupid thing about the TT mount for the 60 series - the way the power plug threads into the mount you can't pull it out without removing the power cord from the bike and pulling the small ends through the mount. I suppose I coud add some kind of quick disconnect but still a pain. __________________ Mike S. '09 Bonneville Black AMA MSTA STOC http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/...orcycleriders/

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