CFMoto 650TR smartphone/GPS holder install

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To begin, I needed to make some adjustments and modifications to the short OEM screen. These will be carried through to the tall screen when I eventually successfully obtain one through CFMoto.

Since I prefer a more direct line-of-sight view of my smartphone come GPS, I have where possible installed the same mounts on my various other rides with the exception of the Dragstar to which I fitted a simple PeriPower branded handle bar mount - simple.

RAM mounts to me have disadvantages which I don't like. Often these RAM mounts and holders are often put in locations where the device is prone or exposed to the elements. My method provides far more protection and I've been able to use and rely on the my smartphone/GPS in adverse weather conditions without having to rely on waterproof cases or removal of the device from the mount. Most RAM mounts are attached to mirror mounts or the top of brake reserviors etc. meaning a not so-line-of-sight view.

First remove the screen which was part of the modification to short OEM screen thread.

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With screen removed (requires 4mm Allen headed 'key' spanner), proceed to remove two (2) PK screws near top side of dash fascia. Push in the four (4) inner circular plastic fasteners with a little force. Careful as only small amount of force is needed to move the mid section of the fastener in approx 3-4mm. Carefully use a small flat screwdriver placed under the underside of the outer fastener circumference and attempt to slowly wiggle the screw driver tip in a diagonal fashion so as the fastener lifts away from the dash fascia. Work ones way round the fastener, then attempt to remove fastener.

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Once all fasteners and screws are removed. Using the flat tip of the screw driver, place the edge up under the top edge of overlap of the dash fascia and seperate carefully. Work along the edge from one side to the other. Once the top edge comes away, slide top dash fascia upwards this allows the three underlying locating flange pieces to clear the top edge of the headlight tupperware.

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With top dash fascia tupperware removed, measure and approximate where hole needs to be drilled for the smartphone/GPS mounting arm.

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Hole drilled just below top edge of underside of dash in center.

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Close up view of hole, looks like drill bit slip, but this is just a reflection of the flash on the camera.