[Stephen]

My K6 that I bought recently from Sportsbikeshop here in the UK (very decent price, £164) did come with that plate. I assumed it was to reinforce the back cover and to allow the two M3 x 8mm screws to clamp down properly without distorting the plastic cover. I mounted it with the cutout facing down, so gap at the bottom. It still fell off when I was doing my install, but luckily I saw where it fell! It should have been made captive really, it is nuisance that it falls off so easily. Especially as you have to constantly remove the cover to access the SD card or to plug a data transfer lead into the USB-C internal port. I think I will modify the plate to stop it falling off. I am replacing the standard screws with thumbscrews so I don’t need a screwdriver every time I remove the cover.

[Stephen]

This is how I have the K6 front camera mounted on my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. There is free access to get at the connector cover when I have the thumbscrews installed.

[Stephen]

I found these thumbscrews on Amazon, they are M3 x 8mm, exactly the same size as the standard crosshead screws, but have a nice knurled top so they can be done up and undone using your fingers. I also found some fully stainless steel ones, I have ordered those as well to see which is best. I think the black plastic heads will be more discreet. I will upload a photo when I have fitted them.

[Stephen]

Many thanks for your very quick reply – I actually found an earlier reply you gave to someone asking the same question. Even though you have to remove the connector cover as you would to access the SD to remove it, it is still easier to connect a USB-C to USB-A cable to the internal data connector as you don’t have to pop out the SD and put it into a reader or adapter and then insert it into your PC/ Laptop. It saves wear and tear on the card slot, although I guess the silicone O ring will wear out eventually. Has anyone sourced replacement screws that can be undone with the fingers so you don’t need to carry a small screwdriver to get the screws out? I was think of knurled cheese head screws, but goodness knows where to source them!

Like these but very small!

• This reply was modified 7 hours, 18 minutes ago by  Stephen.