I've created this topic aside from the more general
Looking for Gen3 Tiger1200 high Sat nav mount one, for people looking for information specifically on the
Evotech sat nav mount (first mentioned by XCaTel
here).
The mount is sold in a number of variants (the main bracket is the same and there is an adapter plate depending on which variant you choose). I bought the TomTom one (I have a Rider 550).
The mount is fixed directly underneath the screen using the existing four bolts and therefore goes up and down with the screen. This has a number of implications...
- There is not a lot of space behind the screen, and the TomTom theft solution for the Rider 550 is not operable (can't get the key in)
- The angle of the sat nav changes as the screen goes up and down (for my liking, it points too "upwards" when the screen is in the highest position
- On the lowest screen position, the bike TFT is obscured by the sat nav
- There is the issue of vibrations (not assessed yet)
The adapter plate for the TomTom option is nicely machined, and replaces what would normally be a RAM ball...

This adapter plate is then fixed to the main bracket with three bolts (but there is no adjustability in the angle)...

This image gives an idea of how close the bracket gets to the binnacle when the screen is in the lowest position...

This image shows the screen in the highest position and also shows why the theft solution does not work, it might also give an indication of how the sat nav is pointing "upwards"...

Now...
For the issues mentioned above, I am going to convert the mount to a RAM ball and see what happens. This should allow me to use the theft solution, not block the bike TFT on the lowest screen position, and adjust the sat nav display angle when on the highest screen position - the only thing is whether it causes too much vibration with the extra length/mass of fittings (and maybe puts the sat nav too high).
Obviously, some of my issues are due to my riding position and my height, your mileage may vary

As an aside, if you are taking off the screen, have some M5 rubber washers handy, because the factory washers on my bike at least were sticky backed felt and didn't survive refitting.
Cheers
guiri