Valentine 1 install on 4th gen

I just finished installing a mount for the V1 on my bike. I took some pics to
document the install.

For power, see my other thread about installing a fuse panel:
http://vfrworld.com/forums/body-modifications/15287-fuse-box-installation-4gen.html

I have a stem techmount to hold the Zumo.



Go to Home Depot or Lowes and go to the fencing section.
Get one of these plates. they go for $0.60 cents



Other things to get while you are there...
flat black can of Rust-oleum
velcro straps
velcro pad


Bend the plate as needed and paint it black


Using a dremmel tool, cut an opening on the metal to secure the velcro strap.
(you don't want the radar to fall off, do you?)


Attach the velcro pad and install the new piece to the set up.


Now attach the velcro strap.


Attach a piece of velcro to the bottom of the Radar and secure it.




View from the front and top:




That's it!!!

Cheap solution and I hope it will keep me from getting another pair of tickets.


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This set up seems to block the dashboard almost entirely. Do you find this to be the case?


KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

Yes it does.
It blocks my view of the tach and the clock.
I can see still see my speed, temp, and gas.
A little leaning of my head and I can see all but the clock.

 

I finally had the chance to test the install.
Well, there was some vibration on the V1.
The metal plate is too thin and the weight of the V1 makes it bounce a little.
Not too much but enough for me to send me back to the drawing board.
I'll just get another plate. Same size but thicker.

 

Nice set up

Where is the wiring for the set up?

 

I posted the link in the first post. Here it is again:
http://vfrworld.com/forums/body-modifications/15287-fuse-box-installation-4gen.html

 

i m gonna mount a radar detector on mine soon

 

good idea, franko
it is fun to make your bike even more your own like this

 

And how is it you only have 11K on this fine machine?

 

2 kids and a evil wife.
I'm lucky I still have it. :smile: