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Title: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: StephanT on May 17, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
hi all,

I'm looking for a little feedback..

where do you keep your GS-911?  ...is it on the bike at all times, in your tool kit, on a shelf in your garage, in your study in the bottom drawer somewere.. you think  ;)

..and is it still in the box it came in?

best
Stephan
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Aladrian on May 17, 2013, 04:01:02 PM
Before the fire, mine always lived on the bike in the tool box.  I'd made a cone (truncated) shaped sleeve, to keep it from rattling in the aluminum box.

Al...
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: fahrer on May 17, 2013, 04:07:28 PM
Most of the time my GS-911 is on a shelf in my garage, in it's original box. However, every time I go on a trip outside the city, I take it with me. I wrap it in half a dozen "plastic bubble bags" for some protection against vibration/moisture, and store it under the side panel of my R1200R.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: wbrisett on May 17, 2013, 04:09:44 PM
I keep mine in the original box, in my tool rolling tool chest while I'm at home. When I'm on the road, I just put the box in with other electronics I take with me (laptop/camera).

Wayne
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: mcomp on May 17, 2013, 04:12:03 PM
Its on a shelf in my office - stored in its original box. I'd like to carry on my bike - no space though!  :)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: djstevenson on May 17, 2013, 04:12:21 PM
Mine is in my bag which goes with me most times, so it's not kept on the bike but is nearly always there when I am on it.  Particularly useful on my R100RS  ;)

David
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: RubberChicken on May 17, 2013, 04:14:15 PM
Mine goes in a little briefcase with my HP Mini laptop, and a Healtech Diagnostic computer for my Suzuki race bike. Also have a series of thumb drives with repair manuals for all the various bikes we handle. All of it lives in the race trailer when traveling, and in the shop when we are at home.

I don't currently own a road bike that is GS-911-compatible, so I no longer travel with it. When I did have an R1100S, it went into the saddlebag with the Mini and cables. I used it twice on the road for my own bike, successful diagnosis/repair both times. I've used it a dozen times for other riders, and have saved a few vacations with it.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: zei220 on May 17, 2013, 04:15:36 PM
Its usually  in my garage - stored in its original box, sometimes it  comes on trips with me.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: beermonster on May 17, 2013, 04:22:26 PM
In the original box in a drawer, all nice and snug ;D
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Vaderbloke on May 17, 2013, 04:40:25 PM
On a shelf in my garage right now. I used to keep in my panniers on my K1300S until I traded it for a K1600GTL and S1000RR. Present GS-911 doesn't wotk with the GTL, and no storage on the S1000RR  ;) If I plan an extended trip on the 1000, I put it in my backpack.

Cheers,

Dave.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Jughead on May 17, 2013, 04:46:01 PM
As mine gets used daily, it's on my desk in the garage, right next to the laptop used for diagnostics.  When I'm on the bike, it's in my tank bag or in my right side top pocket ready for use.  Have been looking for a neoprene sleeve for it but have not found anything suitable yet.

The original box it came in gave up the ghost a long time ago.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: hjsgs911 on May 17, 2013, 05:11:13 PM
where do you keep your GS-911?  ...and is it still in the box it came in?
I keep mine in the box it came in. It keeps it so nicely compact and protected. I do keep it in the garage with my other tools.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Ed J on May 17, 2013, 05:18:42 PM
I keep it in the original box in the house away from the Florida humidity.   8)

I get it out when I service/troubleshoot our two F650s. It goes in the tankbag when we travel.

Purchased in 2008.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: ghannah on May 17, 2013, 05:45:37 PM
Mine is still in the original box, and lives in the trunk of my K1200LT. Only needed it once, but won't go anywhere without it!
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: bmwdale on May 17, 2013, 06:04:03 PM
Stored in original box under work bench, and on trips it is with the netbook (I don't have bluetooth) in saddle bag.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Big Man on May 17, 2013, 06:26:21 PM
I keep mine in the rigional box at home, when I'm on the road it's in a tol bag along with a small PC
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: jpdavidson on May 17, 2013, 06:39:15 PM
In its original Hexcode cardboard box with its USB cable, in my Office.  Its the only tool I have got that is in its original case still mind, a big rarity with me.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Chris.S on May 17, 2013, 07:41:46 PM
Mine is on the bike in the original foam rubber in an aftermarket sat-nav case.
Fits in the side toolbox on the R1200GS.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Chris.S on May 17, 2013, 07:49:57 PM
Mine is on the bike at all times.
In its original foam rubber packing inside an aftermarket sat-nav case.
It fits in the side toolbox along with a spare EWS etc on my R1200GS.  :)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: jcwood on May 17, 2013, 08:52:59 PM
On my K12S, in my tail pack/tool roll. I also carry an Aspire One when touring. Used on my bike and my wife's K13S.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: bashplate on May 17, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
Mine is in a garage storage organizer drawer right next to my Spot Connect (awesome).  When I go on a long ride both of them go in a waterproof padded pocket next to my netbook in a camelback/daypack.  I figure you can never have too many toys, I mean tools on the road ::)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: billgoman on May 17, 2013, 10:33:22 PM
I keep mine in a Pelican 1010 Micro Case (pretty sure that is the size). It's watertight and just big enough with a small foam pad to firmly hold the GS-911 and also store the USB cable.  You should consider using these as the shipping box with a custom cut foam insert.  It's pretty cool looking in a yellow case with a transparent cover and the yellow GS-911.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Lischka on May 17, 2013, 10:54:59 PM
I keep the GS-911 with the VCDS-Diagnosetool in it´s case in my garage so both are available if needed.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Dmftoy1 on May 18, 2013, 02:22:19 AM
I keep the new model for my K1600 duct-taped to my unicorn.  ;)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Alfred on May 18, 2013, 03:49:56 AM
In the garage where it belongs, unless traveling over longer distance, then it goes in the top box with an Acer Netbook.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: doc dogg on May 18, 2013, 06:54:44 AM
I keep mine in my sock drawer with all the other important stuff I don't want to lose. Once my garage is built, it will go on a shelf with an old laptop.

Edit: it is in the original box
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: ebbo on May 18, 2013, 07:31:51 AM
In a doubled over old sock under the hump at the back of the bike seat, its no use anywhere else  ;)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Britmech on May 18, 2013, 10:42:23 AM
Hi
Mine own in the box in the house. Works one in a draw or next to the laptop on trolley.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: spyker on May 18, 2013, 10:57:15 AM
On the workbench next to the laptop in the workshop. If i travel it goes back inside the foam padding in the topbox.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Scott Irwin on May 18, 2013, 04:21:00 PM
Original box in the garage.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: klondike1 on May 18, 2013, 05:47:50 PM
In a pelican case with a spare phone since my iphone does not work with it.  It is an old HTC windows based phone just used for GS911.  Have wire for usb as well if needed.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: wvpc on May 18, 2013, 10:39:42 PM
My GS-911 is covered with the gray silicone rubber bumper and sits in my garage roller toolbox top drawer.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Lupusz on May 19, 2013, 02:01:33 AM
 most of the time the GS-911 is in the trunk of my bike.

BR,
Lupusz
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: sbrntnghm on May 19, 2013, 02:49:08 AM
When not being used or on a trip I store my GS911 in the original box in my tool chest next to other tool for my BMW F650GS.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: BillDennes on May 21, 2013, 02:35:16 AM
I keep my GS-911 on the bike. The bike is a K1300GT with NO carrying space, but the GS-911 fits nicely under the passenger seat, held there by the owners manual retaining strap. I keep it in a plastic bag so it'll stay clean and dry.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Gil F. on May 21, 2013, 06:40:59 PM
I keep mine in the original box and most of the time it is in the side case of my R1200R. I also bought the protective cover so it is a bit of a tight fit in the box.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: tkbaker4 on May 21, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
Mine lives tucked up in the tail section of my 2009 R1200RT. I have the rubber sleeve for it so it's well protected.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Lawtonco on May 28, 2013, 09:49:13 PM

I have a 2008 GSA1200 for off road riding. I keep it in the foam sleeve that has been notched and fitted to fit under front seat where the tools used to go.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: ricknut on May 31, 2013, 10:15:51 PM
I place my GS-911 under the seat, close to the BMW diagnostic connector.  :-\
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: deilenberger on June 06, 2013, 12:21:12 AM
Normally in my diagnostics drawer (with a lot of special car interface devices..) But when travelling (say more than 400 miles from home) it goes in my tailbag, and my Netbook goes in the saddlebag. I've never had to use the GS911 on my bike.. (knocking on wood..) I have checked other people's bikes with it.  The Netbook comes along for email and web-browsing, trip planning anyway.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: frostie on June 06, 2013, 10:45:39 PM
In a filing cabinet locked away :D
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: rapala50 on July 04, 2013, 09:39:21 PM
I found this case at Home Depot for $ 3.50 that works great, the foam from the gs-911 box fits perfectly in it and it tucks into the back part under my seat ( r1200rt )
(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q663/apfigs1/image_zps0627c2ba.jpg)
(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q663/apfigs1/image_zps6bdc14be.jpg)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: WOLVERINE on July 05, 2013, 05:51:48 PM
I have the older gs911 gs4 , store it in my tool kit under the seat of my GSA. Never once thought about vibration, dust or water thus don't give it any special treatment! I guess I don't think about it like the rest of you do? I hope it's a little more robust than that and dont need to be pampered. Hasen't failed me yet!
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Inspector Gadget on July 13, 2013, 05:03:04 AM
In my special briefcase with assortment of cables, USB stick with latest software, drivers and all the documentation I can find, including the how-to video's.
The original box of the GS-911 is excellent of keeping the unit safe and sturdy, not losing sight of the original cable.
I recycle or re-use.  :D
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Yip on July 30, 2013, 04:57:52 PM
Like many here, I keep it in original box together with the Service manual CD of my F800GS and they are always in my trunk when I am riding far.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Vaderbloke on June 08, 2018, 01:27:04 PM
On my bike.
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Schuberth on June 12, 2018, 10:58:31 AM
In it's original storage box inside the tank bag, wherever I go, it goes  8)
Title: Re: How/Where do you store your GS-911 ?
Post by: Dann on June 13, 2018, 05:12:39 PM
I have the Wi-Fi one.
I comes with it's storage case and I keep it under the seat in the recessed area behind the pillion seat.