INNOVV K2 (SCREW BY SCREW) INSTALLATION BMW R1250GS HP

[@ABIKETHING]

Double DRAT! I didn’t show where the gps is located. It’s right at the back behind the rear light.

[@TFF801]

Hi Steve, Any chance of a photo showing the GPS and is it not affected by a top box. Great video and very concise. I purchased one at the London Bike show but haven't fitted it yet to my 1200GS but your video makes it far easier.

[@SSLSanDiego]

Finally someone actually show good Yellow wire connection. Thank you!

[@jfett5555]

Was searching for a way to tap that yellow wire on my 2022 RT1250. Thank you very much for the "posi-connector" idea. Saved the day! Thank you for taking the time to post such an excellent tutorial.

[@TonVerkleijT3]

Please forgive me, but as a positive remark you give me the impression to be the 'Edd China' for motorbikes, same skills, same intonation as well. Very clear and skilled video.

[@johnshipton6491]

I bought kit from Steve did my own installation. I installed the GPS in front of fuel filler cap underneath plastic tank cover. No problems with it picking up a signal. Great video Steve

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

Did you have an issue with vibration in the front camera? I installed like Steve did in the video but video shows too much vibration.

[@DaeSimpson]

The reason the -ve comes off first and goes on last is simple. With the -ve off, if your screwdriver accidentally touches the frame when undoing/tightening the +ve there's no path back to the -ve terminal of the battery through the frame, so there's no short circuit. If -ve is still connected and you accidentally make a connection to the frame when touching the +ve terminal then you'll get a direct short and bad things happen. Forget about "putting things on" and "taking things off" and just think "if I'm touching the +ve terminal then the -ve should already be disconnected"

[@johntyler3636]

Just used your video help to me install the K2 on my 2019 r1250gs, thanks so much your explanation/video was very helpful! I finished up yesterday mounting the cameras in the positions you used in the video (except in the front I did mount to the side so that I can get the wind screen in the full down position). Last night I was laying in bed thinking about the installation when I thought "I hope the rear camera doesn't interfere with my Vario side bag mounting!". Just went out and mounted the side bag and it is like the camera was made to fit with the bag mounted! Fits snugly between the bag and the bike making the camera even less obvious. Thanks again for your good work!

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

20:05 I'm glad you left that in....that was funnier than it should have been!

[@paulflint9849]

Fitted my cameras yesterday on my new GS which I haven't even ridden yet so I was very apprehensive of taking my bike apart. With my laptop in the garage and following your step by step guide I managed a very neat installation. Thank you very much. I just need to find the best place for the gps.

[@ABIKETHING]

Thanks for sharing Paul. GPS at the back under the tray.

[@petersydney5895]

I don't care what you charge. You're worth every penny!

[@stephenh7424]

Another great install video - Steve, your a wealth of knowledge and skills. I completed the install without issue

[@garrydeadman6980]

Steve, I watched your video but you didn't show where you mounted the GPS aerial.

[@ABIKETHING]

Check the pinned comment at top. My bad

[@arifbobat5203]

Brilliant video. Thanks for clearly demonstrating and explaining how to install. Especially the switched live fitting as that saves me money installing a camSmart system. Instead of a Posi-tap like you’ve shown, what about a fuse tap with the 7.5A fuse instead?

[@paulmorris3613]

A first-class installation video and well talked through installation, Thank you for that.

[@busht3259]

Hi Steve great vid, having fitted one of these systems to my GSA Rallye TE, Did I miss something, I didn’t see the location you fitted the GPS module. Thanks Bush

[@ABIKETHING]

Did I not show this? It’s at the back right behind the rear light. I’ll pin this. So many hours of editing and I left it out. 🙄

[@busht3259]

Thanks 👍👍

[@carlton683]

Great job you are very methodical 👍

[@stuartmcgifford3286]

The k2 is a great unit. I have one fitted to my s1000xr which is getting traded in for a gsa. Need to remove it and transfer to the new beast.

[@graham3777]

Thanks for posting such a comprehensive guide, it's very much appreciated. I'd also appreciate your advice on whether you can see any problems with powering the unit from the accessory socket on my R1250r. The power socket on my bike is below the seat and I have no need to use it for anything else, as I have an adapter on the bmw satnav base which gives me 2 usb outlets for my phone etc. What I propose to do is relocate the power socket from the side panel to underneath the seat with my Powerlet usb adapter plugged in and micro usb cable to provide power to the dvr. The socket is only powered when the bike is on, so I'm hoping this will eliminate the need for the DC converter/transformer. I like the idea of not having more connections to the battery and keeping more of the hardware and wiring under the pillion seat.

[@Spiderflash22]

Steve, can you tell me what size AWG posi tap connector I need for the yellow wire to the switched live? Many thanks

[@Jason_Shave]

Might want to test it before putting it all back together again! ;-)

[@EMD27]

Hi, I installed the Innovv K2. Red cable to the plus and the black to the negative. The yellow cable also connected to the correct location. When I turn off the bike the DVR turns off after 30 seconds. Only the DC converter light remains on. Is this how it should be? and does this have consequences my battery? Thanks for making these helpful videos!

[@juanknoppel3246]

I love two rijd to your shop end si My 2021 bmw Adventure trippel blak 😄🙏🏽

[@stuarthull5706]

Hi Great install can you tell me the model of Milwaukee your using as can’t find one like that with the hex drive?

[@drewo1494]

Great step by step

[@bulletcom]

What's the coiled up cable under the back seat for? Some sort of helmet locking thing?

[@ABIKETHING]

Yes. A device where you can lock two helmets to the bike.

[@bulletcom]

@@ABIKETHING Thanks Steve.

[@tl3417]

Any ideas why the k3 green camera light is flashing on the unit you installed?

[@SP-ek2qz]

Hi Just wondering if you have done a fit to a R1250RT? Wondering where to pick up a switched live, some suggest the front power socket, but as I use that for my Optimate that may be a problem? Many Thanks

[@ABIKETHING]

It’s identical to a Gs. Under seat. Fuse plug. Red and blue wire going to 7.5amp fuse.

[@SP-ek2qz]

@@ABIKETHING Thanks for taking the time to answer, much appreciated. I'll have a look when the new bike arrives hopefully in the next few weeks :-) I'm not very 'techie' but hopefully should manage. Keep Safe

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

Anyone else have issues with vibration on the front camera when installing where Steve did? I have a R1250GS and I'm going to have to move the camera. Unfortunately, I installed it when the bike was disassembled and ran the camera wire with all the other wires from the lights. I even ran everything under the tank! The camera body is too wide to fit in the gap between the windshield and the headlight so looks like I'm disassembling everything just to free up the connection part of the wire so I can remove it from it's current location.

[@ABIKETHING]

I feel your pain here. I nice mod for innovv would be to make a connection point both ends like denali do for lights. Let’s see what innovv do on future models which are under development

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

@@ABIKETHING Exactly. That is the first thing I looked at thinking I will just detach the camera from the wire in some way. No big deal, I'm getting good at taking the bike apart.

[@thatguy7085]

Thank you

[@jananne1927]

Hi, great video ! Where can I find the helpfull tool you used in this vid to remove the little plastic pin ? Thx. Greetings from Belgium

[@ABIKETHING]

Jan Anné I use amazon for everything . You’re looking for a plastic rivet removing tool or kit. This is what I have KIMISS 3Pcs Door Trim Rivets... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2K66CG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@SteveSahin]

Bro can you tell me about that mic 🎤 you are using! Looks and sounds cool. Link or something thank you 🙏

[@ABIKETHING]

Sure thing! Bro 👍. It’s a Rode wireless Go. Just google it, or even better.....Amazon it

[@SteveSahin]

A BIKE THING thanks mate. I’m new on making KZbin videos. Preparing equipment now.

[@garyallmond6535]

@@ABIKETHING So, you use the Rode Wireless Go to replace/override the default internal mic on the Innovv K2? Other videos I have seen with the K2 are fantastic, except that you only hear the exhaust. I want to be able to provide a commentary at times, pointing out specific things or to record my reaction to events as they happen instead of trying to remember and do a voice over.

[@bjelliott2887]

What do you think of the new K3 and K5 vs the K2?

[@EDP1]

great vid.what phone are you using?

[@SsiolisP]

Hey Steve, I was wondering. Would it be possible to install the rear facing camera somewhere above the dashboard, behind the windscreen (facing to the rear obviously)? From that front position and given that the INNOV has a wide field of view, would it (rear camera) be able to record the rider as well as what is coming up from behind him? When used as evidence I suppose it would benefit the rider to actually show what he/she was doing if hit from behind, plus the benefit of the camera recording the entire bike if tampered with when parked. Your thoughts?

[@ABIKETHING]

Wide field sure but the rider is still going to block some serious space. Makes for an interesting 3 cam system though. I’ll feed this back

[@TheOutdoorFun]

I just spoke to 'North Oxford Motorrad' who is one of the Innovv's authorised installers and they said they stopped installing Innovvs because of technical issues they faced. I am not sure about it now.

[@ABIKETHING]

What technical issues? I’ll ask innovv what’s this all about and come back to you.

[@TheOutdoorFun]

@@ABIKETHING Best to call North Oxford BMW Motorrad parts dept as well.

[@ABIKETHING]

TheOutdoorFun good call 👍

[@ABIKETHING]

Ok, spoken to Innovv and from I'm hearing there's no point in asking North Oxford Garage. They only ever installed a handful so maybe it's something they're doing wrong their end and they didn't ask for any support from Innovv. I get techie issues every day from customers and I try to give them the solution but it needs to begin with the customer asking me. I know for a fact my local dealer fit them (Wollaston) and Wollaston own North Oxford garage. I'm also aware of other BMW motorrad dealers who supply and fit them too. Obviously none of them do as good as job as me 😉. But maybe draw your own conclusion after checking out Trust Pilot reviews uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.innovv.co.uk

[@TheOutdoorFun]

@@ABIKETHING Thanks good to know. Let me know if you know of a authorised installer near Hampshire.

[@syumassh]

Gotta get rid of those sound effects, i nearly spilled my coffee.

[@lelisortiz8557]

Great video, it helped a lot. Gracias!!!

[@emr550m]

I think you just like dismounting the bike bro 😂 Its just a simple cable that can go easily underneath stuff without being visible and without dismounting stuff

[@richardrich3498]

Not Sure why anyone would want a camera fitted to there bike? Why on earth would you want the footage downloaded after a accident by the Police, Showing you doing 130mph down the local Bypass? Speedos are blurred on here because err your travelling at the correct speed right! each to there own and all that! Doubt it would still be working after a UK winter anyways

[@battsonbikes1919]

Have you ever thought that doing these videos are sort of doing yourself out of money ?

[@ABIKETHING]

Batts on Bikes not at all. I install a couple a week for folk who live within a 50 mile radius. I sell more online to people who use my videos so they can do it themselves. Worldwide audience.

[@battsonbikes1919]

@@ABIKETHING Good point, never thought of it that way...

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

@@battsonbikes1919 For instance, I bought a full set up from Steve... D4, S4 and D7 lights, the Innovv K2 and the mounts needed to install it all. I live in California! I bought them from him because I felt like his videos gave me a lot of value and I owed him the business.

[@thatguy7085]

I would pay $100 for someone else to do this.