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Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Chris216 - 04-01-2020

I just thought I'd do a quick review on the Motomate Nav mount for the R1250RS. First off I ordered it from Motomate (Great Britain) and it arrived in a week, impressive in these trying times. Nice piece, good instructions, relatively easy install. It puts the Nav where it should have been in the first place, easily visible while watching the road. Instead of looking down at the triple clamps. The only nitpick I have with it (I'm extremely OCD Tongue) is that it sits the Nav slightly offset to the right. I suspect this is for clutch master cylinder clearance at full lock? I'm running the Helibar risers and have no clearance issues at full lock. Overall a nice piece, quickly delivered. Big Grin

       

RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Grumpy Goat - 04-01-2020

Nice job. Could you please post similar pictures with the screen in the lower position and also close-ups of the Motomate assembly itself, as installed.

RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Chris216 - 04-01-2020

GG, here you go. In the lower screen position the top of the nav frame just barely touches the screen. You could probably correct this with a slight angle adjustment.

                   

Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Grumpy Goat - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 11:23 AM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, here you go. In the lower screen position the top of the nav frame just barely touches the screen. You could probably correct this with a slight angle adjustment.


Thanks. I was interested in knowing if in the lower position the Nav is out of the slipstream and it looks like it is.

So just to confirm, this is affixed to the arms via these two screws, and you have to drill and tap (or insert a threaded socket) into the arms ...?

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RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Chris216 - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 12:37 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:
(04-01-2020, 11:23 AM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, here you go. In the lower screen position the top of the nav frame just barely touches the screen. You could probably correct this with a slight angle adjustment.


Thanks. I was interested in knowing if in the lower position the Nav is out of the slipstream and it looks like it is.

So just to confirm, this is affixed to the arms via these two screws, and you have to drill and tap (or insert a threaded socket) into the arms ...?

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GG, no drilling or tapping required, I thought the same as you when I first saw it. The screen pivot mounts fit inside of the cross tube on the motomate. The screws are just barely tightened to set and maintain the angle. No serious modifications required.

Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Grumpy Goat - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 01:21 PM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, no drilling or tapping required, I thought the same as you when I first saw it. The screen pivot mounts fit inside of the cross tube on the motomate. The screws are just barely tightened to set and maintain the angle. No serious modifications required.

Okay, but how does one get the bracket-ended cross tube over the short nubs of the pivot mounts? Are the brackets slotted? Or ...??


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RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Chris216 - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 01:49 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:
(04-01-2020, 01:21 PM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, no drilling or tapping required, I thought the same as you when I first saw it. The screen pivot mounts fit inside of the cross tube on the motomate. The screws are just barely tightened to set and maintain the angle. No serious modifications required.

Okay, but how does one get the bracket-ended cross tube over the short nubs of the pivot mounts? Are the brackets slotted? Or ...??


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GG, you remove the screen, then remove the circlip and pin on the upper arm. Then you remove the lower circlip and push the arms outward unitl they are flush with the pivot. The motomate is placed in position between the two and then the arms are pushed inwards to locate and support the motomate (lower circlips are left off). Upper pins and circlips are replaced and the screen reinstalled. The angle of the motomate is adjusted and the two screws are lightly tightened to hold everything in place.

Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Grumpy Goat - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 02:58 PM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, you remove the screen, then remove the circlip and pin on the upper arm. Then you remove the lower circlip and push the arms outward unitl they are flush with the pivot. The motomate is placed in position between the two and then the arms are pushed inwards to locate and support the motomate (lower circlips are left off). Upper pins and circlips are replaced and the screen reinstalled. The angle of the motomate is adjusted and the two screws are lightly tightened to hold everything in place.

Thanks Chris. That makes it much clearer. Looks like a good alternative to the Vortex mount I have, cheaper and probably lighter too. The Vortex is very nicely made and, in my opinion, fits the aesthetic a tad better.


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RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Olgry1 - 04-01-2020

Nice setup.

RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Lee - 04-02-2020

(04-01-2020, 11:23 AM)Chris216 Wrote: GG, here you go. In the lower screen position the top of the nav frame just barely touches the screen. You could probably correct this with a slight angle adjustment.

Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a nice clean install.
Are you saying the GPS will not touch the screen if you tilt it more vertical?

RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Chris216 - 04-02-2020

Lee, actually I think if you tilt the top of the nav unit slightly towards the front of the bike. It's touching on the top forward corners of the nav frame (hope that describes it)

RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Lee - 04-02-2020

(04-02-2020, 12:54 PM)Chris216 Wrote: Lee, actually I think if you tilt the top of the nav unit slightly towards the front of the bike. It's touching on the top forward corners of the nav frame (hope that describes it)

I was thinking of tipping the top of the GPS back toward the rider.

Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Grumpy Goat - 04-02-2020

(04-02-2020, 02:53 PM)Lee Wrote:
(04-02-2020, 12:54 PM)Chris216 Wrote: Lee, actually I think if you tilt the top of the nav unit slightly towards the front of the bike. It's touching on the top forward corners of the nav frame (hope that describes it)

I was thinking of tipping the top of the GPS back toward the rider.


That would cut down on the glare but should not contact the windshield.


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RE: Motomate R1250RS Nav Mount Review - Duccrazydave - 04-03-2020

Take a ride on a bumpy road on a windy day. You'll have a witness mark on the screen, if it's too close. Ask me how I knowBig Grin