Members Birthdays
|
|
Main Menu
|
|
27th March 2007
|
 |
Senior Chief Harley Engineer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Thompsons Corner, MD
Posts: 1,046 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Flat Track Racer Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Sportster/Buell Model #2: RIP 1200S Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1999
|
|
Garmin Etrex problems on a pre '04
I have a Garmin Etrex-c and I installed it on my 1999 sportster last weekend. Unfortunately it won't stay on for long. I believe it is the vibrations that are causing it to intermittantley turn off. At first I thought it was the batterys shakin around in there so I wedged as much aluminum foil as I could in there to try and tighten them up. That didn't work so I then found that the screw that holds the handle bar clip on had worked loose, so I tightened that up. It still turns off when the revs get high and now it is so sensitive that if I flick the top of it, it turns off. I know I have seen a picture on here where somebody has an etrex mount to a pre '04 sportster and I was wondering if they have had the same problem.
__________________
1999 XL1200S - SE slips ons, SE ignition 5500, 6800 & 7500 RPM (I got worried about the ignition getting discontinued so I bought what I could)
Link to thread on "Harley Racing" events across the country: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=53470
These events include Hillclimbing, Flat Track Racing, Ice racing, Drag Racing, etc.. They are all sports dominated by Harley Davidsons. They are always located in scenic areas and are great weekend rides. The above link allows XLforum users to coordinate riding to these events together.
|
27th March 2007
|
|
Master Mechanic
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 271 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
|
|
Call Garmin they have a very good customer service tell them your problem it just might be a simple fix
|
27th March 2007
|
 |
Flat Track Champion
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Bradenton, FL
Posts: 644 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
|
|
I carry mine in the front pocket of my Icon Mil-Spec vest. It makes it hard (technically probably impossible) to read while riding. I can check it while stopped. Just to prevent it from falling out I have a lanyard that is clipped to the zipper of the vest.
__________________
If you always do what you have always done; you will always be what you have always been.
"good spark + good air intake + good exhaust = horsepower + torque = fun!" Originally Posted by 883rnh
|
27th March 2007
|
 |
Senior Chief Master Mechanic
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 936 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
|
|
I think the problems Rascal had with his digital camera applies to your GPS as well. The Etrex wasn't made for lots of vibes. Garmin does make some models for use in vehicles that might handle the vibration better.
__________________
[URL="http://xlforum.net/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/3894"][IMG]http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Spatial20070908d3.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2006 XL 1200 Roadster Fire Red Pearl ---- [SIZE=1][URL="http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?threadid=96044"]My dyno reports[/URL][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]
[SIZE=4][SIZE=3][URL="http://www.freebase.com/view/guid/9202a8c04000641f8000000006fb5c28?domain=%2Fuser%2Fspatialed%2Fmotorcycle"]SHORT BUS ONE[/URL]
[/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE]Love every mile: city, country, mountain, highway...
|
27th March 2007
|
|
Master Mechanic
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 283
|
|
I have the e-Trex legend C that I mount on my handelbars. I have never had a problem, but then I am rubber mounted.
|
27th March 2007
|
 |
Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Saline, MI
Posts: 9,992 Sportster/Buell Model: Gone... Sportster/Buell Year: 2008 Other Motorcycle Model: The Beast (M109R) Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
|
|
Yeah, no problem here either.....
I have a rubber mount!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
__________________
--Russ--
U.S. Army Veteran
***RIP***
--Mr. JIMI
--JOHNNY G
--BryanEOD
|
27th March 2007
|
 |
Senior Chief Know It All
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 813 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883/1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 03 Sportster/Buell Model #2: FLSTF FATBOY Sportster/Buell Year #2: 07
|
|
__________________
2003 XL883/1200C
Ceramic Bassani Sweepers, Forcewinder A/C, SE IGN, Wiseco 9.5.1, S&S Super E, Progressive 412's etc. etc, etc.
No More sporty......2007 FLSTF - FATBOY - I am a traitor!
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Hybrid Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:07.
|
