headstock logo

[Andy Hall]

hi guys/gals. can you advise me please, does the headstock logo pop out easily or dies one have to remove the headstock nut first? i want to replace the ligo with an attachment (disc with a solid ball attachment) to add a sat nav cradle. many thanks.....ps i am new to ' firums'.

[David.]

What year/model is the Bike.

[Andy Hall]

hi, it is 2012 air cooled.

[guest2360]

The badge is just pushing in and there is a sealing ring in there to keep out water. Look at Real OEM under Front Suspension.

[Andy Hall]

thank you, i will do so.....i had looked via google but could not find what i was searching for. i am hoping to be able to fit a custom made ram mount for my garmin via a disc/spacer with ball attachment from the headstock. thank you again....

[guest2360]

BMW make a GPS mount that sits on top of the clocks.  A Garmin cradle mount will fit on it.  If you put your GPS  where you intend to you will not be able to see it if you use a tank bag..  Again look in Real OEM Under option equipment. Mounting for Navigator IV.

[David.]

The badge is just pushing in and there is a sealing ring in there to keep out water. Look at Real OEM under Front Suspension.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=31_0726

[David.]

BMW make a GPS mount that sits on top of the clocks. A Garmin cradle mount will fit on it.

I've got a BMW GPS mount like this one on my 2012 TC RT, the Part No. is 71607708580, they are £73 from your local BMW Dealer.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... 1607708580

[guest3074]

I've got a BMW GPS mount like this one on my 2012 TC RT, the Part No. is 71607708580, they are £73 from your local BMW Dealer.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=0430-EUR-01-2012-K26-BMW-R_1200_RT_10_0430,0440_&diagId=77_0323#71607708580

I know the BMW bracket isn't cheap, but having had this one on my 2010 RT I wouldn't want it anywhere else been so easy to see without taking your eyes far of the road ahead.

[David.]

I know the BMW bracket isn't cheap, but having had this one on my 2010 RT I wouldn't want it anywhere else been so easy to see without taking your eyes far of the road ahead.

Agreed, a great piece of kit, puts the Sat. Nav. exactly where it needs to be.

[guest2360]

And all he wanted to do is take the badge off. That'll teach him for asking.

[Andy Hall]

Hey guys !!
I have just logged back on and seen your further replies....I am so pleased I have joined this...yes I did want to just take the badge out of the headstock but I think I have been persuaded to get the proper bracket from BMW and I can see the sense in doing so now!...Is it easy enough to fit?
I do use a tank bag by the way...so thanks again....

[David.]

I think I have been persuaded to get the proper bracket from BMW and I can see the sense in doing so now!...Is it easy enough to fit?

The answer is yes, it's easy to fit, have a look through this thread for further details, http://www.1200rt.com/index.php/topic,999.0.html.