*That's very kind of you Chris. I have a Garmin Nuvi 205w, but I actually already bought a handlebar mount that I should be getting in the mail sometime later this week. * * * *What kind of mounts/holders are you able to make? Do you have pictures?* * * *Paul*
[email protected] On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 6:04 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > Paul which GPS unit are you looking to use? I could design one that you can > make with no problems and mount it were you would like. Just need > location and size of unit. Of course this would be FREE I could use the > practice and thanks for allowing me to join the group. > > Thank you, > Chris > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Dennis > *Sent:* Monday, July 05, 2010 1:10 PM > > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 4th of July > > Paul, > > > > This is how I mount my GPS on my 700SC. It’s a generic unit that clamps > to the handlebars. > > > > Dennis G. > > - Christchurch, New Zealand > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Paul > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:09 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 4th of July > > > > *Thanks Javier!* > > > > *I was a little concerned about mounting my GPS on the windshield as it's > not perfectly flat and I was concerned about getting good suction. I went > out the morning and had a brain flash. Why not just mount it on the flat > speedo? Since the GPS becomes my speedo replacement I really don't need to > look at the old one. * > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > > HI guys, > I am replying to all in here: > > Graham: I think the way I did my paypal is almost like a check, so it takes > few days for confirmation. An yes, the windshield is awesome! (the highway > pegs too). > > Steve: I don't think the length of the mirrors matter, but the quality. If > they shake I'd think it is because they are not firm enough. Try to adjust > them and see if that helps. > > Paul: the pictures that show the GPS are older, when I went to visit > Graham. I don't have it on the bike right now to take a picture, but yes, I > mounted it on the windshield. I have a 12V cigarette outlet attached next to > the battery. So the cable just comes out of the right-side cover, goes over > the tank (with a little of schocht tape), to the front. I don't think there > is any problem on having the GPS mounted on the windshield, I was only > worried about the rain. The trip last for 3.5 hrs each way. > > Javier. > > > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > > Javier, > A capacitor for 12 V automotive-ish (ie bikes too) > applications are rather expensive. They are sold for the high end > stereo guys to keep their batteries and alternators from getting > overwhelmed when Subwoofers kick in. For the price of one of those you > could easily purchase led taillight / brake light bulbs which would > provide no additional wiring changes (they don't blink so the flasher > unit isn't an issue) and would get you further in the long run, in my > opinion. > That having been said - depending on where in the circuitry > you installed a capacitor, it would work. You can't install one > between the flasher unit and the lights, since they would tend not to > turn off. Just a thought. > If you're already thinking of going the LED route - that is > what I'd start on and eventually you should see a difference. Keep in > mind that the voltage drop is different when you have the brakes on as > compared to when they are not on - this is another reason I'm > suggesting looking at LED tail / brake lights. > -Joey > > > On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 11:40 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Joey, > > thanks, you are totally right. What causes the dimming of lights > > (incandescent bulbs), or the non working of some of the LEDs is the drop > in > > voltage (now that I think about it, makes perfect sense). My plan is to > go > > completely with LEDs, for all turn signals, brake lights, etc. However, > and > > in the meanwhile, would a capacitor solve the problem of the drop in the > > voltage? > > Believe or not, I hate the Big Bag Theory tv show ;) > > > > Thanks a lot for the info. > > Javier. > > > > On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 11:23 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> Javier, > >> LEDs are extremely sensitive to voltage compared to normal > >> light bulbs. Normal light bulbs will simply be dimmer under less > >> voltage. LEDs may simply not light at all. > >> LEDs require very little current - so unless they are > >> equipped with a resistor that adds additional load, the load on the > >> charging system shouldn't have increased that much. > >> To prove that its the voltage being put out by the charging > >> system do this: > >> Take a voltmeter - preferably digital - and measure the > >> starting voltage of the battery. > >> Fire the bike up. Take note of the voltage of the battery > >> with the bike idling. It shouldn't be remarkably different from the > >> pre-starting voltage. > >> Hold the throttle open so the engine revs up to approximately > >> 2,000 RPM and hold there. Measure the voltage again. You should see an > >> increase of a couple volts. > >> Now - release the throttle. Turn on the blinkers - you'll see > >> that the voltage drops as the lights turn on each time. > >> Open the throttle back up to hold at 2,000 RPM and measure > >> the voltage with the blinkers on. You should see that although their > >> might be a variance between lights on and off, the difference should > >> be much smaller than the engine idling. > >> This simply means that the charging system is providing > >> electricity to the electrical system on the bike instead of drawing it > >> from the battery. With the throttle open, you should see all the LEDs > >> blinking. > >> The only 'cure' for this is to reduce the load on the > >> electrical system so the voltage drop from the blinkers turning on is > >> lower. This is one of the advantages of an all LED system - but you > >> must replace the flasher unit at the same time, otherwise they will > >> fail to blink because the existing system is load based. No / less > >> load, no blinking. > >> Hope that helps! > >> -Joey > >> (Not a physicist - but I watch the Big Bang Theory :-)) > >> > >> On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> > >> wrote: > >> > Hi Joey, > >> > I can see them blinking at the same rate as the standard turn signals. > >> > However, one odd thing did happened. At the beginning not all the > led's > >> > in > >> > the mirror illuminate, only about half of the line went on. When I > turn > >> > on > >> > the engine and let it rev for few seconds all the leds in both mirrors > >> > came > >> > on. So I am a bit worry about the load on the system. I am ashame to > >> > admit > >> > that I am physicist that knows about electromagnetic theory but I have > >> > no > >> > idea how to apply it. I will try to make a short video of the thing > >> > tomorrow. > >> > > >> > Javier. > >> > > >> > On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:58 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> >> > >> >> Javier, > >> >> Very nice - please advise how the additional turn signals > >> >> affect the blink rate and such. > >> >> -Joey > >> >> > >> >> On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:54 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> > >> >> wrote: > >> >> > Dear all, > >> >> > I decided to spend my day giving a good deep cleaning to the bike > and > >> >> > to > >> >> > install a new set of mirrors I got. I figured out it was a good > >> >> > opportunity > >> >> > to take pictures of the 750, since she is not this clean that often > >> >> > (I > >> >> > uploaded them in the group page). The new mirrors come with leds > for > >> >> > the > >> >> > turn signals. I hook them up and they seem to work pretty good, > >> >> > although > >> >> > I > >> >> > have to try them for a bit longer. I'd love to read your comments. > I > >> >> > hope > >> >> > everyone had a great 4th of July. > >> >> > > >> >> > Cheers, > >> >> > Javier. > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> >> > Groups > >> >> > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > >> >> > To post to this group, send email to > >> >> > [email protected]. > >> >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> >> > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > >> >> > For more options, visit this group at > >> >> > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> -Joey Kelley > >> >> Need Computer Technical support? > >> >> http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > >> >> At your service - via remote control! > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> >> Groups > >> >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > >> >> To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> >> [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > >> >> For more options, visit this group at > >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > >> >> > >> > > >> > -- > >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> > Groups > >> > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > >> > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > >> > For more options, visit this group at > >> > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> -Joey Kelley > >> Need Computer Technical support? > >> http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > >> At your service - via remote control! > >> > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > >> For more options, visit this group at > >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > >> > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > Need Computer Technical support? > http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > At your service - via remote control! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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