mounting a sh 775 R/R on a GS 1150

[ACR]

So I'm finally installing my new R/R. The old R/R was sandwiched between the CDI and the battery. Since the new one is thicker, it won't fit in the same spot. I've fabricated a little mounting plate that bolts under the seat, behind the battery, on top of the fender. (I hope that's clear) My questions are:

Does the 775 need to be mounted to a grounded surface or do I need to ground the housing as well as the grounding wire?

Will this vibrate too much for the R/R? (it seems pretty solid to me, but I've not got the bike running yet)

Is there a better place to install it?

thanks all,

[Nessism]

Grounding goes though the wire harness, not the body.

No clue about your mounting. Post some photos so we can see.

[posplayr]

All electronics is susceptible to vibration and thermal stress. Do not hard mount to engine unless you want to test that theory.

[Guest]

Yessir, it needs to be isolated with some rubber mounts of some kind.