Innovv C5 Install - BMW R1200GS

[@LambChopRides]

Good install Bruce!! See ya soon 😉

[@teapotone]

Cheers Chops, early morning beer and brekkie at the airport then 😉👍

[@TexRider]

they make a crimping tool for them connectors. I like to use heat shrink for wire projects as well. I always take neg off first as well

[@teapotone]

Cheers Tex 👍

[@michaelwilliams3861]

@@teapotone Reason for taking Neg off first, the neg is connected to earth, (the chassis) so if you take the Neg off first and then accidentaly touch that wire, or the spanner, to any part of your bike, nothing will happen. If you take the Pos of first and accidentaly touch any metal part on the bike with the pos, Bang! you've basicaly connected your Pos and Neg together, not a good outcome. Im sure your mate knows this :)

[@teapotone]

Yep cheers Michael, makes sense 👍

[@marklloyd4153]

Tex Rider I much prefer to use my girlfriends thighs for crimping . They don’t always work ,but so much more fun .

[@stuartknowles6160]

Like the video mate! The different colour crimps indicate what size cable they can take, the blue one is for bigger cable which is why your mate had to squeeze it in the vice and couldn't crimp it tight enough with the pliers like the red one, should have used red crimps (which are for smaller cable) for both terminations and then put the black tape/heat shrink on the negative . Its hard for a sparky to watch as there are proper crimping tools for this. Having said all that i am pragmatic and it will work perfectly well for years to come or until you get a new bike....Which probably won't be that long LOL!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, cheers Stuart. We knew this vid would invoke a reaction of those who knew what they were doing! Hope it wasn’t too painful to watch and thanks for the info 👍

[@marklloyd4153]

Nice job very clean looking. It’s amazing that your talent at filming and editing is able to make u both look like u know what u r doing . Great video . Big fun .

[@teapotone]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@gdscheiwe01]

Great vid Bruce. Ride safe in Spain! I have standing orders with the wife and kids that when you gents start posting the Toro Adventures videos that the big TV is mine and I am to be left alone in peace to enjoy the shenanigans and a nice spot of bourbon! BTW, I saw the very tip of Mrs Teapot's ride! Fantastic. You need to do a ride and review of THAT lovely machine! Peace!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, Cheers bud 👍

[@wheaty1050]

Hi Bruce as the Boys have said Crimping tool is the way to go!!!! Ride Safe ,Enjoy Your Time in Spain .

[@bigbiketrip9182]

Great video Bruce. Very useful, as i was looking to add an ANKER battery pack into my top box (for charging the intercom when the lid is in the box) and this will give me the switched live I’ve been looking for! Cheers!

[@teapotone]

Pleasure bud 👍

[@dazadorph45]

Ive now got the K2 version fitted to my tracer mt09, with a powerhub 1, works a treat. still exploring the many function's ans settings.

[@teapotone]

Nice one Darren, I’m hopefully getting a K2 to try soon 👍

[@jluispereira]

Thanks! Great instructions video! I just ordered the K2. I'll try to connect it on my GSA 1200.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Luis, I’ve still not connected my K2 yet, just don’t have the time believe it or not, got so much content still to edit 🤷‍♂️

[@Smudge64]

another great informative video Bruce, ordered one for the bike and a duel one for Mrs S's Car

[@teapotone]

Great stuff Graeme, cheers for the feedback 👍

[@rottieman347]

great video as always Bruce. I wonder why you can buy a dash cam for as little as £29 but as soon as you mention motorbike they add £150. Just an opinion

[@martinwilkinson2344]

I would think that 1) lower production volumes 2) waterproofing have a big effect.

[@TeunSegers]

I imagine it stems from the need for waterproofing (of all parts of the installation, not the camera bit), vibration proofing and added complexity from the fact you're not just using a USB cable to power it.

[@Vernon240]

Really good general tips for running wires on a bike for anything electrical. I did have to laugh about the right tool for the right job....then closes crimps with a vice!😱 As has been said, there are crimping tools, but a vice/ pliers will do it in a pinch....pardon the pun!... I doubt you’ll have issues. Great video👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Vernon 😉👍

[@simonsez39]

Hi Bruce, why didn't you go for the HEX EzCAN Accessory Manager - got my camera powered off mine along with some extra lights. Plenty of space for loads more accessories too, and neatly tucked away under the back seat. Check it out, good bit of kit.

[@teapotone]

You know what Simon, I’ve 2 of those sat in my garage!!!!! Why didn’t I use one?!?!?! Hoping to get the new K2 soon so I’ll make sure I use one for that. 👍

[@TRUTHbTOLDi]

Hey Simon. Do you think you would be able to upload a quick video on how you wired the camera up to the HEX EZcan? Which camera system are you using also? Many thanks

[@btcbiker]

Hey Simon, I have a Hex, how did you wire your camera into yours? Many thanks, Mark.

[@teapotone]

Folks I’m making a vid soon about how to wire up the K2 system with the Ezcan 👍

[@btcbiker]

@@teapotone Hey Bruce, I'm going to be ordering my K2 today, so you're welcome to use my bike (R1200GS LC) if you need it. Either way, looking forward to the vid. Cheers, Mark

[@judeoko]

Tip for the cable connectors is to warm them up with hair dryer. Read loads of people saying how awkward they can be.

[@chrisgibson4235]

Brilliant vid Bruce, some excellent top ten tips. 👍

[@r13gbs]

Cave looks good big man,,,,And that Wolf jacket seems to have lasted,,,Ride safe pal

[@teapotone]

Aye the Wolf jacket has done well, I’m wearing the Icon jacket mostly at the mo for a forthcoming review 👍

[@beans4491]

Great idea, may have to fit one those. Many thanks to Mooley for the fit. That man cave defo has room for a few more too, kind regards to both of you.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, cheers Beans, yeah it’s an impressive garage isn’t it! 👍

[@markbruce1545]

Some good tips for the trigger power wire,cheers Brucey boy

[@teapotone]

No bother Mark 👍

[@ParrotHead1809]

Great Vid ! Nice Job !

[@thomasreimer1767]

That was pretty helpfull Bruce, thank you very much and have fun in Spain. ;)

[@teapotone]

Cheers Thomas, glad you enjoyed it bud, and I’m sure we will enjoy Spain 👊✊✊🍻😉👍

[@gerardomusano6919]

A nice video for those that have a BMW GS and also for us without

[@pilotdaffy]

Great video Bruce. Always negative off first, on last. :-)

[@teapotone]

Cheers bud 👍

[@Neohurricane]

Cheers for that Bruce, magnet tool ordered as well!

[@teapotone]

Great stuff, cheers Andrew 👍

[@paulbishop7943]

I like the looks of these cameras 😀

[@firebladeguy1956]

I have the same camera. When I mounted the recording module I secured it in place with some 3M double sided tape under the seat area of my bike. That's not moving any time soon. 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Patrick, I got your email too bud cheers 👍

[@iancharlton5530]

Great vid thoroughly enjoyable watch 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Ian, great to hear you enjoyed it, cheers 👍

[@johnward3490]

Cheers Bruce that’s got to be a good idea . You better give Helga a good scrubbing before you meet TMF 👍

[@teapotone]

She got her annual wash on Monday gone 😉👍

[@btcbiker]

Hey Bruce, Did you manage to do an Innovv to Hex wiring video by any chance? Cheers, Mark

[@teapotone]

Hi Mark, I’m actually doing that this week mate, been given the new gen 2 EZCan so just fitted that to the new Gs and will be airing up the K2 to it this week. Apologies for the delay, it’s been a crazy year or so 😬🤦‍♂️👍

[@btcbiker]

@teapotone Thank you Sir 👍 I've been trying to find out if I can simply plug all three wire into my hex, but not found anything online, so I guess I can't. On a different note, we're having another Old farts On Motorbikes ride out in a couple of weeks. You're most welcome to join us. Let me know if you are and I'll ping you a message on FaceBook.

[@donnyo65]

Good video but I hate those connectors! I use the proper ones that curl in onto the cable in two places (Like the manufacturers use). You need a proper tool to install them but I got mine for £30! The Halfords crush one always work lose - even when you use the proper tool. I go to Vehicle Wiring Products for my stuff and they have been great. I also don't use insulating tape - it goes gooey after a few weeks - self amalgamating tape is the way to go. A strange rubbery tape that sticks and moulds to itself - lasts forever. You can get that at Halfords etc. This is the system I was thinking of getting so, other than the bits above, top marks!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Donny 👍

[@hollowaysteve]

Dual lock is excellent but it doesn’t like rain much so you may have to replace every now and then.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Steve 👍

[@rumien1383]

We obviously share the same technical know how . If in doubt, get someone else to do it. Loving your work TP.

[@teapotone]

Down there 👇 for dancing 😉👍

[@martinwilkinson2344]

As Harry Callaghan would say : " a man's got to know his limitations"

[@scottbuchanan5426]

Can't wait for the video with TMF, lamb chops and Richy Vida! Any trips up to Scotland planned for 2019? I'm lucky enough to have the Cairngorms fairly close by and after years of exploring those roads on 4 wheels I passed my bike test last year so time to head out on 2 wheels instead! :D

[@teapotone]

Cheers Scott, I’ve nothing UK planned as yet but I’ll certainly be hitting the roads around the U.K. for quick trips away throughout the year. Keep your eye on the Facebook, Instagram and twitter accounts as I’ll post up on them where and when I’m going. You’re more than welcome to meet up 👍

[@lambo2817]

Me to, going to be an awesome set of videos!

[@Jamilsiddique]

Very helpful. Great install. Thanka

[@teapotone]

No worries Jamil 👍

[@caroldave4037]

Random question Bruce how good or bad is your wolf jacket been thinking on getting one..cheers from dave..

[@teapotone]

It’s great, Beene eating mine for around 3yrs now through all weathers - British winters and Springs, to Spanish summers, and it’s coped really well. It last about an hour or so in full-on torrential rain before moisture starts to get in at a few spots, but it’s certainly nice and warm with the included detachable thermal liner. I found the connection between the jacket and trousers was the biggest weak point as water could easily get in at the front, so I always looked like I’d swamped myself when I took the jacket off! I’ve been testing the new Icon Raiden jacket for the last 6 months or so and I’ve got to say it’s been the most waterproof biker jacket I’ve tried so far, by a long way. I’m aiming to get s review vid up on that around Spring time 👍

[@caroldave4037]

@@teapotone thanks 👌Bruce cheers from dave

[@K22MDL]

Bit confused here. Why did you install the Hex CanBus module in a previous video? I thought you would have connected the camera to that Bruce ?

[@teapotone]

This vid is nearly 2 yrs old bud, the Hex EZCan vid was from last year and I’ll shortly be installing the new K2 system to replace this C5 system.

[@K22MDL]

@@teapotone Ahhh!! Cheers Bruce. I thought I was going nuts! Just wondered if you have tried the new MiVUE bike camera too? See: www.mio.com/en_gb/products/dash-cameras/rider-camera/mivue-m760d

[@barrabikes6890]

Cracking wee video, did you ever consider the k2?

[@teapotone]

Thanks Niall, I’ve actually got the K2 and will be installing it on the new bike soon 👍

[@barrabikes6890]

@@teapotone looking forward to seeing it 👍🏻

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Handy video cheers

[@RetiredAtenPilot]

Great video, and entertaining !!!!!

[@teapotone]

Thanks 👍

[@RetiredAtenPilot]

@@teapotone is there a video of camera in action? I am looking for a cam and this seems to be the consensus

[@scottc3]

So other than holding the camera Bruce, were you tea making? 😉 Loved the Austin Powers reference 👍

[@teapotone]

Supervising Scott. Top level Supervision. 😉

[@btcbiker]

Hey Bruce, I'm just about to buy one, but your affiliate link isn't working. If you want to post a new one, I'll use it. Did you buy with a 1.8m or 3m cable? I also posted a question as to how to wire into a Hex. Cheers, Mark.

[@teapotone]

Hi Mark, I’ll check out my link and see what’s going on, but don’t worry about using it if you need to get it now, thanks though👍 I’m away from home at the moment so can’t check the box to see what cable I had, but I’ve a feeling I had the 1.8m cable. I’m actually going to be fitting the new K2 system to my new bike and will be using the EZcan for this, so will be filming an install vid very soon 👍

[@ian197turner]

Good video. ☺ Thanks for sharing.

[@robsmobile6138]

thanks for video very informative. question can I wire dashcam power to the fusebox instead of + battery terminal? can I gnd to frame rather than - terminal? with the ACC trigger can I wire to 5A fuse? thanks in advance

[@teapotone]

Hi Rob, I’ve no idea bud, for technical stuff just contact Innovv themselves and they’ll get back to you ASAP 👍

[@robsmobile6138]

@@teapotone sure understand. many thanks

[@TheHajducko]

I have a silly question for you guys. I intend on using DENALI CANSmart to connect my camera, so my question is can the yellow wire be connected to the red wire when connecting to CanSmart?

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Good video....and that dashcam is neat. It's great to do a job like this and not just hand it to the dealership. Cheers, Steve

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@Cubrider]

Surely there should be a 5amp fuse between the unit and the battery?

[@teapotone]

Fuse is built into the wiring loom already

[@judeoko]

I'm looking at the innovv one and two camera system. Any particular reason you went for one camera system, other than £110 difference in Price?

[@teapotone]

They didn’t do the 2 camera system when I bought the C5

[@OatCakeProductions]

Hi Bruce. How is the Innovv C5? Any chance of an update?

[@teapotone]

Nothing to tell bud, it’s been absolutely faultless - no issues whatsoever. However INNOVV contacted me and asked if I’d review their new K2 system which has both a front and rear camera system. So I’ve now removed the C5 as of last week, and will install the K2 when I get back from this trip I’m currently on. I’ll do an installation and review vid soon👍

[@theworldsbonkers]

Hi Bruce I also have a BMW R1200GSA /2018 what was the issue with the original install. Didn't the bike like the connector block. My finger is hovering over the buy button just need the install confirmation cheers.

[@teapotone]

Hi Keith, DON’T use those connector blocks, they are terrible. Far better to solder the connection to the power feed, or even better still, get an ezcan and it’s just simple plug and play.

[@theworldsbonkers]

teapotone i already have an ezzcan fitted Bruce

[@theworldsbonkers]

What would be best way to fit to ezzecan

[@theworldsbonkers]

Would join the switched wire to the live and then just plug it in to ezzecan outlet

[@theworldsbonkers]

Hi Bruce, so for me to fit the Innov to the Ezecan i would solder yellow wire to red then just use pos and neg straight into an outlet port of the ezzecan no need to hook up to battery?

[@sjtheroadshenanigansofabri6631]

HA HA HA "its got me out of jail on many occasions"..... in front of a Copper CLASSIC

[@rushiiiop]

Nice video mate Every time I install something on my bike I install a separated relay to wire all from it, so I don't cut any wires from the stock wire loom

[@ydarbg]

You may be spanking it around Spain but Mr Flyer won't be flyin unless he's actually flying 😱

[@dazadorph45]

A innovv power hub 1 might be useful for later power needy devices you may fit to the trusty stead. innovv.co.uk/products/powerhub/ I am getting this fitted before the k2 version I've just purchased to fit to my yam tracer 900, abs 2015 version.

[@BiglumpADV]

Oh dear god that crimping! 🙈😂

[@richardbriggs1335]

I thought the same. Using a vice??

[@sukhoi3747]

Any issue with TPMS reading? I have friends have issue with TPMS reading after installing dashcam on their GS LC

[@teapotone]

Is that the Tyre Pressure Reading? If so, you know what yes I have had issues with that of late but didn’t put the connection with the INNOVV system? I’ve had the tyre pressure sensor show low pressure a couple of times but the tyres have been fine, and the sensor just switched back to normal eventually. Be interesting to see if others Ha e had similar issues then?

[@sukhoi3747]

teapotone yes, the TYRE pressure MONITORING system will be interferes by the dashcam power unit. Most of my friends has this issues after installing other brand dashcam

[@andrewlester3299]

What would it cost to get the system installed

[@teapotone]

No idea, it would take a competent person around 30-60mins. Took us about 4hrs 🤣👍

[@ThatYorkshireChap]

Don’t forget to keep the lens clean.

[@russellsprout2223]

Andy - The Missenden Flyer's name is, Andy Flyer. Jeez, I thought everybody knew that... 😉

[@mrsuperduke6684]

Great video Tpo....... i know the camera is tucked away but if involved in rtc and bike is removed by police and they find it then they could poss use footage against the rider..... and we know how much the police love bikers!!!

[@teapotone]

Yep that is very true, and a risk you have to take really. I’ve found that since installing it, my riding during the commute has slowed dramatically as I’m very aware any footage of ‘exuberant’ riding prior to any accident could be very damaging. It can only be a good thing though, it makes me ride safer and slower (NOT necessarily the same thing) and if the worse does happen and I’m involved in an incident, it should hopefully prove in my favour. 🤞👍

[@TexRider]

how does it record the video ??

[@teapotone]

It records in .TS format onto a min-SD card within the DVR module. I just convert the files to mp4 if I want to use them in a vid. You can view the files within the device through the INNOVV app on your phone via a wi-fi link

[@carlton683]

Hi there I'm sorry I just wondered best wishes ride safe tony

[@dad-lad-bike]

Pliers!!! Fucking Pliers to make off a crimped end!!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ Top video again Mucca!!!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, bet you’d just use yer teeth!! 💪🤣👍

[@dad-lad-bike]

teapotone 😂😂😂👍👍👍 can’t anymore!!!

[@copper426]

What was your pass code to link to phone

[@teapotone]

Sorry I can’t remember Copper, it was just the default one, seem to remember it’s given in the manual?

[@rottieman347]

telescopic magnet but without the light. £1 in poundland

[@taffyboy07]

With the light, £2 in Lidl

[@pete2109]

What Innovv don’t tell you is that to save battery drain even when the power is off is that you HAVE to fit a timed relay!! As I found out after 2 battery fails! 🤬🤬 My timer is set to 1 minute and I just listen out for the slight “click” as the relay switches all power off!!

[@teapotone]

Really? I had this fitted to my bike for nearly 2 years and haven’t had a single issue with it?

[@pete2109]

teapotone I fitted the K2 version that came out late 2018/19 with the supposedly new electrics. I bought mine January 2019 the guys at Clacton where the main UK suppliers are were really helpful and even offered to come out and fit the relay but I done it myself with a mate. There’s a guy called Rock who first invented this system that was on the app’s forum and when I went on there there were countless people from all over the world having the same issues! 🤬 In the end after a hell of a lot of people all having a right go at the guy he suggested putting a relay in 🤬🤬🤬 It was one of the guys on the forum that bought the K2 system that came up with the idea of putting the relay in on the forum, but quite a lot of people were well pissed off with this guy for not researching this enough! 👎🏻🤬🤬🤬 I’ve put it on another bike now because it is a brilliant camera bar none! 👌 But it was all the aggro to get it to work proper! 🤬

[@teapotone]

Pete G that’s interesting to hear bud. INNOVV have given me the K2 to install and I’ve just taken out the C5 in preparation of fitting the K2. I’m going to be using a HexEZcan to fit it

[@pete2109]

teapotone Then you’ll have all sorts of wires all under your seat! 😱😱😱🤣🤣🤣 Bad enough trying to route all the cables from the K2 camera system let alone the HexEZcan!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I might come along to a meetup just to have a look under your seat!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 I reckon your the sort of guy that likes gadgets so you’ll be in your element playing with all the different parameters of what you can do with the ezcan? 🤔🤔🤔🥴🥴 Good luck for you n ya mate sorting that lot out! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@disturbingdapeace4579]

@teapotone I think Helga needs some spa time, just saying...

[@teapotone]

She got her annual wash on Monday.

[@liamhoad8445]

Can we all live in Moulies garage?

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, it’s awesome isn’t it! Nice than a lot of flats I’ve lived in!! 😉👍

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Crimping tool please! Ouch!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, I found one when I was unpacking the boxes from the old garage into the new one!!

[@mckaymnm]

anyone who has successfully hooked this up their phone let me know because i've had mine over a year and still isn't operational. support sucks as usual mainly cuz its across the pond and no english speaking personnel

[@teapotone]

Hi Mark, Yep I got it connected to my phone without issue, what problem/s are you having? Have you tried contacting INNOVV UK?

[@mckaymnm]

@@teapotone it hooks up to phone app. And then it doesn't have connection. Onetime I thought I had it but as soon as I left the house it quit working. I wish someone would do a video on that part. Plenty of them installing but none on connecting to internet/phone.

[@Tojj29]

Bruce, ya didn't do ....................... :-)

[@christinejorja]

A nice workshop, fancy tool's but not bloody cable crimper! Cringing watching this, and some would say I was the roughest of electricians!

[@teapotone]

🤣👍

[@backwheelbob46rr]

A vice to crimp the conectors ! What does he use to cut his toenails a ficking chain saw ! Don't let him near that bike again 🖓

[@northernninjarunner5506]

There is always someone that shouts bang when connecting electrics 💩 🤬

[@aspectcarl]

First!

[@billyray3761]

He sounds like Sean Connery.

[@2wheelzarebetter]

wash ya bike will ya! lol

[@teapotone]

Done

[@carlton683]

By fitting this yourself have you invalidated your warranty

[@teapotone]

Not true, bikes been back to bmw many times since for servicing and they’re fine with it.

[@vin374]

A vise? Wtf 😂 hack

[@xotwickenham2001]

Ex Job?

[@teapotone]

Current. DPG in the Met.

[@xotwickenham2001]

Ex Met, retired 2012 now working for CNC. By the way great channel.

[@teapotone]

Good drills. Cheers bud 👍

[@wolfe1970]

Electrician who doesnt own a crimping tool....

[@teapotone]

Who said he was an electrician??

[@maxflight777]

How to instantly ruin any motorcycle, trash simultaneously it’s handling AND its aesthetics.... add a top-box.‼️

[@Edgunsuk]

i could not possible subscribe to a copper lol my friends would disown me :)