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Can-Am Spyder RTS SM5 - GPS Install

I wanted to reinstall my TomTom Rider II Motorcycle GPS on my new Can-Am Spyder RTS SM5.

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TomTom Rider 2 GPS

Ram Mount used to install GPS on my
1994 Honda Goldwing

Ordered from Cruiser Customizing
Link HERE
Received in 3 Days, but check availability
when ordering.

TomTom Rider 2 GPS

Ram Mount used to install GPS on my
1994 Honda Goldwing

GPS with packaged mount. Mount made by
Kewl Metal

Mount made by
Kewl Metal

Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing

Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing

TomTom base removed from the back of
my TomTom Rider 2

TomTom base removed from the back of
my TomTom Rider 2

TomTom base removed from the back of
my TomTom Rider 2

Notice the Ram Mount has Thicker metal base
that mounts to the GPS. This slight difference
in thickness meant the same screws, from
the RAM mount WOULD NOT work with
the new mounting plate

Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing

TomTom base with Ram Mount Removed

I had to find slightly smaller mounting
screws. New screw in the middle. Old
screws are on left and right.

New screws and base mounted together. With
the slight difference in thickness, the old
screws bottomed out and touched up against
the inside of the GPS mount.

New screws and base mounted together.

Removing the bottom 2 handle bar bolts
using 7mm Hex Bit. NOTE: For some
reason your hex wrench set may skip over the
7mm size. I went to automotive store (AUTO
ZONE) and bought the 7mm Hex Bit.

Removing the bottom 2 handle bar bolts
using 7mm Hex Bit. NOTE: For some
reason your hex wrench set may skip over the
7mm size. I went to automotive store (AUTO
ZONE) and bought the 7mm Hex Bit.

Old bolts removed (bottom). New bolts from
Kewl Metal mount top (with spacers).

New bolts are 8mm so purchased 8mm hex
wrench.

Use loctite on the base of the new bolts.
Follow packaging direction. Make sure you get
Loctite BLUE. I know, the packaging for
Loctite BLUE looks red. BLUE is removal. RED is
supposed to be permanent. Get the
right one !!

Tightened down. 30 lbs weight.

Mounted to my Spyder.

Mounted to my Spyder.

CLICK HERE TO SEE DRIVER VIEW OF FINISHED MOUNTED GPS

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TomTom Rider 2 GPS	Ram Mount used to install GPS on my 1994 Honda Goldwing
Ordered from Cruiser Customizing Link HERE Received in 3 Days, but check availability when ordering.	TomTom Rider 2 GPS
Ram Mount used to install GPS on my 1994 Honda Goldwing	GPS with packaged mount. Mount made by Kewl Metal
Mount made by Kewl Metal	Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing
Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing	TomTom base removed from the back of my TomTom Rider 2
TomTom base removed from the back of my TomTom Rider 2	TomTom base removed from the back of my TomTom Rider 2
Notice the Ram Mount has Thicker metal base that mounts to the GPS. This slight difference in thickness meant the same screws, from the RAM mount WOULD NOT work with the new mounting plate	Ram Mount on my 1994 Honda Goldwing
TomTom base with Ram Mount Removed	I had to find slightly smaller mounting screws. New screw in the middle. Old screws are on left and right.
New screws and base mounted together. With the slight difference in thickness, the old screws bottomed out and touched up against the inside of the GPS mount.	New screws and base mounted together.
Removing the bottom 2 handle bar bolts using 7mm Hex Bit. NOTE: For some reason your hex wrench set may skip over the 7mm size. I went to automotive store (AUTO ZONE) and bought the 7mm Hex Bit.	Removing the bottom 2 handle bar bolts using 7mm Hex Bit. NOTE: For some reason your hex wrench set may skip over the 7mm size. I went to automotive store (AUTO ZONE) and bought the 7mm Hex Bit.
Old bolts removed (bottom). New bolts from Kewl Metal mount top (with spacers).	New bolts are 8mm so purchased 8mm hex wrench.
Use loctite on the base of the new bolts. Follow packaging direction. Make sure you get Loctite BLUE. I know, the packaging for Loctite BLUE looks red. BLUE is removal. RED is supposed to be permanent. Get the right one !!	Tightened down. 30 lbs weight.
Mounted to my Spyder.	Mounted to my Spyder.