Anyone tried a DIY Roadbook? pics?

[kitped]

Can't justify the £100+ that Touratech want for their roadbook, has anyone here done a DIY job and if so any pics?

[Mudwiz]

I use a plastic one from Acerbis, £50, but fully manuel, no motors or lights.

[kitped]

I'm trying a DIY version, I'll post up some pics and details soon...

[Jenna]

we use the tt (rb) one, i think the extra £50 or so over the acerbis one is well worth it... hunt on ebay germany they often come up for under £100.

[Zenarchy]

There are some on ebay uk at the moment (though seem to be shipped from portugal):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROADBOOK-AFRIC...QQcmdZViewItem

[Zenarchy]

The funny thing is that's probably a lot lighter and more waterproof than the one on ebay and the more expensive ones. You could probably do one in a similar way and a bit prettier and hook it up to one of those little model electric engines wired into a handlebar switch to control it.

Also came across this stuff that you might find handy:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=002

Was thinking of getting some of that to mould a fairing subcowl. Seems like it'd be quite strong as long as you don't spill any hot liquid on it.

[RainMan]

There are some on ebay uk at the moment (though seem to be shipped from portugal):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROADBOOK-AFRIC...QQcmdZViewItem

This one isn't bad, bolted it on to my Transalp for my Sahara trip, but I have actually used it quite extensivily locally because you can print out directions from the viamichelin website, and feed them straight onto the unit, find it as good, and a lot cheaper than Satnav
http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichel...MaHomePage.htm

It also has a backlight for night time riding.

[alpslapper]

[kitped]

Well gone and done it - made the prototype!! see new listing below...

DIY Home made ROADBOOK What do you think??