Valentine 1 install on 4th gen

FrankoQ · 06-29-2008, 04:44 PM

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:
Fuse box installation on 4gen

I have a stem techmount to hold the Zumo.

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

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Other things to get while you are there...
flat black can of Rust-oleum
velcro straps
velcro pad
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Bend the plate as needed and paint it black
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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?)
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Attach the velcro pad and install the new piece to the set up.
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Now attach the velcro strap.
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Attach a piece of velcro to the bottom of the Radar and secure it.
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View from the front and top:
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That's it!!!

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

FrankoQ · 06-29-2008, 07:36 PM

NOTE: I did not post that ebay advertising.

KC-10 FE · 06-29-2008, 07:50 PM

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

KC-10 FE out...

FrankoQ · 06-29-2008, 08:15 PM

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.

FrankoQ · 07-08-2008, 06:38 AM

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.

Scubalong · 09-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

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.

Where is the wiring for the set up?

FrankoQ · 09-02-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubalong

Where is the wiring for the set up?

I posted the link in the first post. Here it is again:
Fuse box installation on 4gen

kd4ysi · 10-07-2008, 07:26 PM

i m gonna mount a radar detector on mine soon

drewl · 10-07-2008, 07:31 PM

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

RVFR · 10-07-2008, 07:36 PM

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

FrankoQ · 10-08-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVFR

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.

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06-29-2008, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	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: Fuse box installation on 4gen I have a stem techmount to hold the Zumo. DSC02145 (Small).JPG Go to Home Depot or Lowes and go to the fencing section. Get one of these plates. they go for $0.60 cents DSC02147 (Small).JPG Other things to get while you are there... flat black can of Rust-oleum velcro straps velcro pad DSC02148 (Small).JPG Bend the plate as needed and paint it black DSC02149 (Small).JPG 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?) DSC02150 (Small).JPG Attach the velcro pad and install the new piece to the set up. DSC02152 (Small).JPG Now attach the velcro strap. DSC02153 (Small).JPG Attach a piece of velcro to the bottom of the Radar and secure it. DSC02156 (Small).JPG DSC02160 (Small).JPG View from the front and top: DSC02165 (Small).JPG DSC02166 (Small).JPG That's it!!! Cheap solution and I hope it will keep me from getting another pair of tickets. __________________ Deny everything! Last edited by michael; 06-29-2008 at 05:36 PM.

06-29-2008, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	NOTE: I did not post that ebay advertising. __________________ Deny everything!

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06-29-2008, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	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. __________________ Deny everything!

07-08-2008, 06:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	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. __________________ Deny everything!

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kd4ysi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 09:23 AM Location: lexington sc My Ride: 1997 honda vfr 750 1971 honda cl100 enduro View my Photo Gallery Posts: 128 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i m gonna mount a radar detector on mine soon __________________ proud member 4th gen dragon bikers ride militia

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