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Navigator V cradle

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:53 pm
by UKDucatiman
Could someone confirm if a Navigator V cradle (pt/no 77 52 8 544 464) will fit my 2006 R1200RT?

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:08 pm
by guest2360
It is listed in Real OEM as being compatible. You will however need either the mount to attach it between the handlebars or alternatively the bar and mount that goes on top of the dash. That one will foul your screen in the low position though. You will find the socket to connect it behind and under the headlight, normally has a black cap on it. Part number for the handlebar mount is 71 60 7 687 853

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:44 pm
by David.
RTman10 wrote:You will however need the mount to attach it between the handlebars.
Part number for the handlebar mount is 71 60 7 687 853
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Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:07 am
by UKDucatiman
Thanks for the updates, much appreciated. I've found the connector and it plugs straight in : ) So next step is to mount the cradle. I've got a Wunderlink bracket which sits the cradle on the covering above the speedo and tacho. This is really cool as the Satnav will always be in my field of vision making it easier and safer to navigation & operation. However BMW obviously never meant it to be there as there seems no easy route to feed the cable back to the connector under head stock. Any ideas or experience about routing this would be much appreciated.



Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:52 am
by guest2360
Don't want to spoil your day but I very much doubt the V will fit up there without your screen fouling it.  Cable routing will obviously be more difficult as well. when I had one it was always mounted it below and it was easy to read and stayed dry.  Couldn't fit the tank bag though. You might be alright with the Wunderlicht one but a lot of their kit is bulkier than the OEM stuff.

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:03 am
by David.
UKDucatiman wrote:I've got a Wunderlink bracket which sits the cradle on the covering above the speedo and tacho.
Is this the Wunderlich bracket:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TZzeKqXMo

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:59 am
by David.
UKDucatiman wrote:However BMW obviously never meant it to be there as there seems no easy route to feed the cable back to the connector under head stock. Any ideas or experience about routing this would be much appreciated.
Looks like the Cockpit Trim Panel will need to be removed & the wire fed behind the Instrument Cluster.

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Part of this document may be helpful:- http://www.bmrider.com/images/reports/R ... rt%203.pdf


Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:46 pm
by UKDucatiman
Yes, it's the item in DaygloDavid's link so I'm hopeful it should fit ok, especially now I've seen the removal instructions  :)

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:14 pm
by guest2360
Except of course your 2006 clock moulding is not the same.  It changed in 2010 although the instruments underneath all the plastic is the same.

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:54 pm
by David.
DaygloDavid wrote:Is this the Wunderlich bracket:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TZzeKqXMo
The Wunderlich Video is the correct year RT, up to 2009, it's just got a Wunderlich instrument panel cover fitted.

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Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:01 pm
by David.
This is the 2010 set up with a BMW GPS Bracket & Garmin Mount.

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Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:23 pm
by guest2360
He should be OK then. The V is a lot bigger unit than the 550 they show though.

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:02 pm
by UKDucatiman
RTman10 wrote: He should be OK then. The V is a lot bigger unit than the 550 they show though.

I also have a Zumo 660 mount which is smaller than the V cradle so may go down that route if size becomes an issue. But it has a longer lead with more connectors and I will need to get a BMW female connector to connect in.

Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:14 pm
by guest2360
The connection cable should be available from any dealer, don't have the part number as its a car part but the bag just says Tool. Costs about £9.00. Found it. Pt No 83 30 0 413 585
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Re: Navigator V cradle

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:57 pm
by David.
UKDucatiman wrote:I also have a Zumo 660 mount. But it has a longer lead with more connectors and I will need to get a BMW female connector to connect in.
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The Zumo 660 mount can be wired directly to a "Switched Live" & "Earth".