Baehr K1200LT Bulkhead Connector?

[yeoman_kp]

I've pretty well decided on the Baher K1200LT system but I don't like the idea of a wire and connector sticking out from under the saddle. I like the idea of the bulkhead mount but I cannot decide where to install it for the rider on my LT. I've been thinking of mounting a bulkhead connector on the tank tupperware a little above knee height. Does anyone have any experience with a good place to mount a bulkhead connector?

[Malki]

If you come across a 7 pin DIN bulkhead connector with a cover, please let me know. I'm still on the hunt for one for my Autocom system.

[motorhead]

When you wear your helmet and have the headset cord dangling in your lapp ...Cannot see Why :rolleyes: you would need anything else ? The recomended location is just too simple IMHO.

Scott

[pozo_izquierdo]

I fully support Scott and his opinion. Glad he provided the picture as I was just going thru my files in order to find one. The recommended location is good also from the the fairing removal point of view. Ho hassle.

Regards

[®win]

I have the connector in the same place, just below the radio box. That way I am not bothered in any way by the cable during the ride. Just make sure that the end where you insert the cable to the headset points down just a little.

[yeoman_kp]

Raffy's idea is to mount a bulkhead connector on the IP just to the right of the left hand mirror. The '05 LT has an empty space there. Not sure I like the idea of a long cable from helmet to IP though. The pix of the cable sticking out from under the front of the rider seat doesn't look too bad. It looks so unobtrusive and neat that it must be velcroed down.

[lhendrick]

It is secured with a 'hook and loop' fastener like velcro.

I tried it when I first got my Baehr and it was fine. I purchased the bulkhead mount kit from Raffy to use for my passenger connection. The plan was to put the bulkhead on the little panel where the passenger music volume control is located. My wife suggested it would not be such a great place to reach when seated, but ok before mounting up for a ride.

When I re-mounted the Baehr control box back under the passenger seat (between frame rail and rear bag) the stock cable would no longer reach and I had the bulkhead kit, so I am looking to mount it up front with an extension cable. I will NOT put it up on the instrument panel as I hated having the cable dangling over the handlebars in front of me on my 02 LT with factory intercom on instr panel. It just didn't seem clean. I will try to find a place closer to my riding position, most likely on the tupperware over the tank, and keep a little cap to cover it when not in use, which is never when I'm riding.

[RaffyK]

That idea was if you wanted a bulkhead mount.

Like most here, mine was just under the oddments compartment infront of the seat edge. However, since I moved my Baehr unit under the rear seat, I used an extension cable and the actual connector now is just below the middle of the driver seat attached to the body panel. The extension cable now lays wedged between the front of the driver seat and the transition panel below the oddments compartment. The plug just hangs down while disconnected from the helmet.

[Daza]

Raffy,

Just wondering why a few of you have moved the Baehr to the rear seat area, is it just to get it away from the battery area or is there another reason?

[lhendrick]

I moved mine to under the rear seat area to make room for a Blue Sea fused distribution block with 6 circuits for add on gadgets that I placed on top of the battery for easy access. I've never needed access to the Baehr box for adjustments and I wanted access to all fuses.

[autocomtom]

Autocom used to make chassis mount headset connectors but stopped doing so back in 1994 when we realised they were potentially dangerous, as in some accident conditions we discovered that the headset lead would not disconnect and as such could contribute and/or lead to severe whiplash and/or perhaps even drag someone down the road with the bike, hopefully not tumbling at the time!

I know our headset leads also have a secondary point of disconnection but even so in some conditions it was considered and proven to be beneficial not to have anything that latched or may not disconnect easily in the event of an accident.

In our view, agreed by our insurers, it was agreed that free end connectors that are not fixed to the bike will more likely pull out, at any angle, in an accident or even if you forget to unplug when leaving the bike, whereas there are serious safety concerns with any type of fixed connectors, including chassis types are not suitable for headset use on bikes.

In short, you should think safety first and avoid doing anything that may contribute to an accident and/or injury.

That is of course a company view and what you choose an as individual is your choice, but please think about this before any regrets

Some people and/or companies may not have the benefit of our extensive research and experience, so I hope this information is of some benefit to those interested

Regards


Autocom-UK-Tom

[RaffyK]

Ditto. For the fuse box.

[dshealey]

That is where I had my Autocom connector and two Gerbings connectors. I had a Tank bag strap on the front seat support and zip tied the cords to that and had about 2" of freedom on all three. At first I did not like the looks of them hanging out by the nose of the seat, but found it to be about the best place for them. Easy hook up after getting on, totally out of the way, and would unplug easily with a little tug in case of accidental departure (boy, did I test THAT, all three were hooked up in my last accident), or even if I sometimes forgot to unplug everything when getting off. That also happened on a couple occasions near the end of an Iron Butt day!

[bruce2000ltc]

If you come across a 7 pin DIN bulkhead connector with a cover, please let me know. I'm still on the hunt for one for my Autocom system.

It's really very simple to make one. Purchase an aftermarket power connector. Put it in a vise and knock the center conductor out with a screwdriver. Slide the rubber cover off the DIN plug and measure it's diameter (I think it's about a 1/2 inch). Drill the power connector to accept the DIN plug and test fit. Now, decide where you want to mount the bulkhead connector. I mounted mine just below the oddments box lock button. I removed the tupperware cover around the lock button and drilled it to accept the bulkhead connector. I had to remove some metal below the cover so there would be room for the body of the connector -- pretty simple to do with a Dremel cut-off disk. I then ran the DIN plug up through this opening and put the DIN plug into bulkhead connector flush to the top and taped it in place. Re-install the tupperware cover with the bulkhead connector and you're done.

Bruce Hodges
Kansas City