Why a Dash Shelf?????

[KJM]

What benifit is there in having a dash shelf?

[Daryl]

Room to mount stuff - Radar detector, XM, GPS, etc...

I took mine off just recently - That straight edge of metal aimed at my chest was starting to make me a bit uneasy. The plastic edge of the dash might be more forgiving! (Like it would matter!)

[Gonzo]

I have been considering one so I can mount several switches, plus avoid the dash branding issue. Which unit do you have, and would you sell it?
Gonzo

[Mark]

If I had one it would be because I really don't want to see all those pesky indicator lights.

Obviously YMMV....

Mark

[ccryder]

I have my XM, Passport 8500 X50, and Quest GPS mounted on mine. For us bi-focal endowed riders, this is the perfect height/ distance to have them in focas so you don't have to avert your eyes from the road for too long and you don't have to move your head.

Neil S.
p.s. IMHO there is not enough retention force of the four screws into plastic to worry me about it causing me any greater harm than contact with a car or the road.

[hojo in sc]

I was going to put one on, but I think it takes a little away from the beauty of the bike. Instead, I use the mounts from MCL on top of the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs.

[crazykz]

For mounting lots of stuff.

Curt

[dond]

Paul I am in the process of changing over from a BLM to a Buck. The Buck faSTens to the WS runners and is more STable because of that. At leaST that's what I've been told. Jeff B has a Buck, perhaps he will input his experience.
The plaSTic mounted BLM is tolerable with an electronic compass and a Passport on it but I want more rigidity for future add ons, whatever they may be. I am sure that your firmer front suspension adds some bounce to the shelf?

[dond]

Don't you need to cut the dash for the Buck dash. I guess that would not be a big deal. I'd like to see one first.
Yes, 2 slots in the WS cowl. That's one reason why I went with the BLM. I'll put the Buck on Sat. probably (with pix).
I juST checked the archives and Jeff has a RS shelf. How is that shelf working out Jeff?

[nm6r]

For mounting lots of stuff.

Curt


There's a dash shelf in there?

Ray
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[ccryder]

Here is my latest dash layout.

Neil S.

[rdfeatherstone]

For mounting lots of stuff.

Curt


I looked carefully and I can't tell what kind of MC is under all those gadgets:D

Ralph

[crazykz]

I looked carefully and I can't tell what kind of MC is under all those gadgets:D

Ralph

It's a Ural!! :D

Curt

[crazykz]

Here is my latest dash layout.

Neil S.

Neil your right handlebar is almost completely naked. You're going to have to put something on that side to counterbalance the left. :D

From KJM's silence I think we've completely freek'd him out. :rolleyes:

Curt

[wjbertrand]

Paul I am in the process of changing over from a BLM to a Buck. The Buck faSTens to the WS runners and is more STable because of that. At leaST that's what I've been told. Jeff B has a Buck, perhaps he will input his experience.
The plaSTic mounted BLM is tolerable with an electronic compass and a Passport on it but I want more rigidity for future add ons, whatever they may be. I am sure that your firmer front suspension adds some bounce to the shelf?


Don, I'm running a Ron Smith shelf, not the Buck. The RS shelf clears the full travel of the windscreen, at least when empty unlike the Buck. You are right though there is a brace installed under the dash cowl that stiffens the structure and a couple of the plastic push rivets are replaced with 6mm screws. Seems pretty sturdy and doesn't shake alarmingly at all. The way I have it configured, all of my farkles are also clearing the shield's full travel.

[dond]

Don, I'm running a Ron Smith shelf, not the Buck. The RS shelf clears the full travel of the windscreen, at least when empty unlike the Buck. You are right though there is a brace installed under the dash cowl that stiffens the structure and a couple of the plastic push rivets are replaced with 6mm screws. Seems pretty sturdy and doesn't shake alarmingly at all. The way I have it configured, all of my farkles are also clearing the shield's full travel.
I corrected myself Jeff...[QUOTE=dond]Yes, 2 slots in the WS cowl. That's one reason why I went with the BLM. I'll put the Buck on Sat. probably (with pix).
I juST checked the archives and Jeff has a RS shelf. How is that shelf working out Jeff? [end quote]

The Buck is advertised to allow full WS travel btw. We shall see eh?
Thanks for the input Jeff :p:

[ccryder]

Curt:
Do you have a dash?
I actually have a mount on the right side that I removed since I installed the switches.

My shelf is one of the Ron Smith's.

Time2Work
Neil S.

[crazykz]

Curt:
Do you have a dash?

Check post #7 in this thread. I have the Ron Smith also. Or maybe you we're just joking but just in case...

Curt

[wjbertrand]

I juST checked the archives and Jeff has a RS shelf. How is that shelf working out Jeff? [end quote]

The Buck is advertised to allow full WS travel btw. We shall see eh?
Thanks for the input Jeff :p:

Sorry Don, I guess my reply came before your correction.

I'm happy with the RS shelf, a little fiddly to install, fit wise, but once mounted works well and seems rigid. The RS shelf won't work on an '03 standard unless the electric shield has been retrofitted. The under brace mounts to the e-shield rails.

They must have changed the design of the Buck, or maybe I got bad information back when I was shopping as I was informed it would not clear at the lowest WS setting.

[dond]

I got off early today and mounted the BuckShelf..On the bike that is ;)

As usual I forgot to take assembly/fitting pictures:mad:

The shelf really solidifies the dash area, same as the RS I'm sure. WS down it hugs the screen tightly, probably will change the air flow some. The upper inSTrument/TS indicators area is more visible with this shelf :-)

I have yet to mount the leds for the RD and my compass..
Looks good.

(WS is at the bottom of it's travel.)

[badkeltec]

Is there any on who might tell me what line I can hook up to to power a set of hella fog lights and a set of heated grips probably running at the same time. Id like to go through the ignition so power quites when the igntion is off. Is there any thing in the wiring that would work? gary, Franklin n.c.

[Andy Kirby]

You want the Quartet Harness, just do a search and you'll find lots of information on the forum relating to the it. The grips plug stright into it and you can use it to trigger the fog light relay but any fog light kit should include a direct feed from the battery or aux. fuse block, triggered by a relay, you cannot power aux. lights off of the Quartet.

Hope that helps

Andy

[TLTONEY]

I use a Ron Smith dash shelf and have my 2610 mounted on it. I like having my GPS just under my line of site so I only have to lower my eyes very little to see the screen.

Trey
:biker:

[Tor]

It's a Ural!! :D

Curt

Do I see a mouse......and.....a mouse pad up to the right.....