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[hogheritage04]

Well, finally got my new J&M shorty antennas mounted.  They work great.  I've tried the CB and it is as good as the original long antennas.  Thanks to everyone here who did the homework for me.  I didn't even use a meter, just plug and play!  I am also showing pics of my new Zumo mounted with the Techmount system.  Even though it has less than the HD Quest, it's a lot easier to see and use.  I would highly recommend it.  I'm trying to post pics but they are too big.  Can someone tell me how to reduce the pics so I can post. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[Fired00d]

.....  I'm trying to post pics but they are too big.  Can someone tell me how to reduce the pics so I can post. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

I'll PM you my email address and you can send them to me. I'll resize and post them for you.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[hogheritage04]

Thanks Fired00d.  Also, if you get a chance, can you give me the details of how to reduce the size so I can do it next time. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Fired00d]

Thanks Fired00d.  Also, if you get a chance, can you give me the details of how to reduce the size so I can do it next time. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I have an independent software program that I use to view/edit pictures. Whatever program you are using to view your pictures you may check and see if it has the capability to resize photos. More then likely if it has an edit button it would be under that. You want to make the pictures 800 (width) X 600 (height) for best viewing.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[hogheritage04]

 Gary,

 Did you get the pics I sent you via email?  Were you able to post here?  Thanks for your help.

[Fired00d]

Gary,

 Did you get the pics I sent you via email?  Were you able to post here?  Thanks for your help.

I never got them. I'll send you my email address again. I'm really interested in seeing the Zumo mounted.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[hogasm]

Hurry up D00d,  like a kid in a candy store. Have Bessie just about finished but want to see what mount others use. Leaving now to have the 2nd aux jack added to the stereo.

[hogheritage04]

 OK, OK, I finally figured out how to downsize my pictures so I could post. (Thanks anyway Gary..don't know why they didn't come through).  Here are some pics of my new Zumo mounted using the Techmount system and I also added the J & M shorty antennas.   With everyone's help here, I went ahead and bought the antennas and did a "plug and play"..no SWR meter.  I've been on two group rides since, and the CB works great, as does the radio.  I really like the look and am happy to get rid of those whips.  Highly recommend both J&M and Techmount.  They are both great to work with, and thir prodcuts are as advertised   If anyone has any questions, fire away.

[hogheritage04]

Another look

[hogheritage04]

and another

[hogheritage04]

and another..

[hogheritage04]

Now for the antennas..

[hogheritage04]

and another..

[hogheritage04]

and last one..

[RedDevil]

and last one..

Hog,
Lookin good .  Nice clean setup on the Zumo, and those J&M's look sharp on your ride.  Glad to hear that you're happy with the performance.
Cheers ,
Red

[Fired00d]

Thanks for posting the pics the Zumo set up looks really nice. Was just wondering w/the two style mounts that come w/the Zumo what is it that you didn't like about them, or what is it you like better about the Techmount?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[hogheritage04]

Red,

 I owe you for all your reports and efforts to let everyone know how good those antennas work.  Thanks again

[hogheritage04]

Gary,

 The difference between the stock mount that came with the Zumo and the Techmount was the Techmount had these benefits as I saw them:
  - Chrome mount (great quality)
  - more security provided; stock can remove with thumb wheel vs all allen
  - more stable when riding; it almost doesn't even move
  - easier to mount on the handlebars; only took up 1/2" and used allens instead of a U-clamp
  - can get either 1 1/2" or 3" shaft to vary the height (I used the 1 1/2")

 Hope this helps.  If you have any other questions, fire away.
 

[Fired00d]

Thanks, that answers my questions. I'm considering the Zumo and if it happens I'll definitely have some technical questions on the install. TIA

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[RedDevil]

Red,

 I owe you for all your reports and efforts to let everyone know how good those antennas work.  Thanks again

Hog,
No problem.  Glad you like 'em and they're working good for you. 
Cheers ,
Red

[hogheritage04]

Gary,

 No problem.  Just let me know how I can help.  I think you'll really like the Zumo.  It's very easy to read while riding, even in the sun, and it's pretty easy to master the operation.  I had the HD Quest first, and it had a few more options, but I had a hard time seeing the screen, as it was too small for these tired eyes, and the sun made it Very difficult to see.  Let me know if I can help, and good luck.

[DavidB]

and last one..

Hog,
  I like the looks of those antenas. Do they have springs in them so they can flex?
From the pics the look like there solid fiberglass.
Thanks ,
 Dave

[RedDevil]

Hog,
  I like the looks of those antenas. Do they have springs in them so they can flex?
From the pics the look like there solid fiberglass.
Thanks ,
 Dave

Dave,
They don't have any springs on them, but they are flexible enough, that unless you bend them down to a 90 degree angle, they will not break.  I've caught them putting on my cover and bent them over and no problems.
Cheers ,
Red

[DavidB]

Dave,
They don't have any springs on them, but they are flexible enough, that unless you bend them down to a 90 degree angle, they will not break.  I've caught them putting on my cover and bent them over and no problems.
Cheers ,
Red

Thanks for the reply Red thats what I needed to hear.
I'm gonna order a set tonight. I'm tired of getting tangled up in those whips on the back.
In the last two trips across the country I have had two of the stock CB antennas break off right at the mount.

Dave

 I lik the knw spll chekr.

[RedDevil]

Thanks for the reply Red thats what I needed to hear.
I'm gonna order a set tonight. I'm tired of getting tangled up in those whips on the back.
In the last two trips across the country I have had two of the stock CB antennas break off right at the mount.

Dave

 I lik the knw spll chekr.

I've never had the stock whips break off before, but I got tired of having to twist them together into a loop whenever I put the bike in the garage of the 5th wheel, otherwise they would beat themselves on the ramp door.  So now with the shorties, no more problem and better performance. 
Cheers ,
Red

[Midnight Rider]

Just got mine today and installed them this evening...I like!!!  Thinner than the rubber freedoms, and stiffer where it matters, but has a flexible base, so they give enough not to worry about breaking them off.  About the diameter of a bic pen with a rubber tip on the end.  Nice piece...thanks guys, for helping me spend another 75 bucks!!

[twincam]

LOOKIN GOOD!!!

[DavidB]

Just got mine today and installed them this evening...I like!!!  Thinner than the rubber freedoms, and stiffer where it matters, but has a flexible base, so they give enough not to worry about breaking them off.  About the diameter of a bic pen with a rubber tip on the end.  Nice piece...thanks guys, for helping me spend another 75 bucks!!

Thanks for the report Tc. I ordered a set form J$M about 30 min ago.
Makes me feel like I didn`t drop another 80 dollars on something that wont work. 

[RedDevil]

Just got mine today and installed them this evening...I like!!!  Thinner than the rubber freedoms, and stiffer where it matters, but has a flexible base, so they give enough not to worry about breaking them off.  About the diameter of a bic pen with a rubber tip on the end.  Nice piece...thanks guys, for helping me spend another 75 bucks!!

Terry,
Glad you like them, but if we didn't help you spend more money, we'd be remiss in our duty to you. 
Cheers ,
Red

[Eqcons]

What are the gizmos on the rear of your panniers, HH4?  They look like additional locks?

Jim

[RedDevil]

What are the gizmos on the rear of your panniers, HH4?  They look like additional locks?

Jim

Jim,
Good catch...I totally missed those.  LED lights maybe?   
Cheers ,
Red

[Eqcons]

Jim,
Good catch...I totally missed those.  LED lights maybe?   
Cheers ,
Red

I'm definitely thinking locks, Charlie - one on the lid matching position one on the pannier is why I think that.

Cheers,

Jim

[RedDevil]

I'm definitely thinking locks, Charlie - one on the lid matching position one on the pannier is why I think that.

Cheers,

Jim

Jim,
You might be right...I didn't see that piece on the lid of the bag...interesting.
Cheers ,
Red

[bdk]

This is a great addition to any Antenna...

[hogheritage04]

What are the gizmos on the rear of your panniers, HH4?  They look like additional locks?



Jim,

 They are indeed additional locks.  They are like on police bikes.  Our HOG chapter had an outing at a local Hooters and when they came back to the bikes, several pairs of hard bags were gone along with a bike.  We found that with a simple prying of the catch, someone can open the lid, and with the quick releases, the bags are gone in less than 60 seconds!   Soooo, a bunch of us have added the locks to the back along with using hex head bolts to hold the bags on.  I added a stick on over the outside part of the lock and that's what you see. (good eyes!).  They're really gonna have to work to get my bags

[RedDevil]

What are the gizmos on the rear of your panniers, HH4?  They look like additional locks?



Jim,

 They are indeed additional locks.  They are like on police bikes.  Our HOG chapter had an outing at a local Hooters and when they came back to the bikes, several pairs of hard bags were gone along with a bike.  We found that with a simple prying of the catch, someone can open the lid, and with the quick releases, the bags are gone in less than 60 seconds!   Soooo, a bunch of us have added the locks to the back along with using hex head bolts to hold the bags on.  I added a stick on over the outside part of the lock and that's what you see. (good eyes!).  They're really gonna have to work to get my bags

That sucks that we have to do things like that to protect our property.  Why is it the a$$holes out there feel they have more right to our property than we do?  Getting caught taking someone's stuff off of their ride is a good way to die of "lead poisoning".
Cheers ,
Red

[twojay]

Where did you get the locks and what are they called? Thanks in advance and the shortys look great.

[Midnight Rider]

That sucks that we have to do things like that to protect our property.  Why is it the a$$holes out there feel they have more right to our property than we do?  Getting caught taking someone's stuff off of their ride is a good way to die of "lead poisoning".
Cheers ,
Red

And if they're good, they won't even set off the alarm on the bike.  Generally, the kind of people who would do this are not folks I would want to comfront in a parking lot, as odds are, you'd die of "lead poisoning" before you even had a chance.

[RedDevil]

And if they're good, they won't even set off the alarm on the bike.  Generally, the kind of people who would do this are not folks I would want to comfront in a parking lot, as odds are, you'd die of "lead poisoning" before you even had a chance.

You're probably right... .
Red

[hogheritage04]

Where did you get the locks and what are they called? Thanks in advance and the shortys look great.

 I ordered the locks from my local HD dealer.  If you give them your VIN, they can order you a set of locks to match you existing locks.  They come with two keys, so with two locks, you end up with four extra keys!  Cost was about $75 if my memory serves me correctly.  Then you need to order the parts from a plice bike lock set...not very expensive.  The hard part was figuring out where to drill for the locks.  We used a police bike bag to make a pattern, and then cut and installed.  Total time took about an hour since we went very slow.  Our local HD dealer will now install and I'm not sure if they charge 1 hour labor or 1 1/2.  It's just a little more piece of mind.  Kinda like if there's another bike without them, they will take theirs first   I agree that it sucks to have to do extra, but didn't hurt the looks and seems to work well.  If you have problems with the part numbers, let me know and I will dig up all the parts requrired.

[Eqcons]

What are the gizmos on the rear of your panniers, HH4?  They look like additional locks?



Jim,

 They are indeed additional locks.  They are like on police bikes.  Our HOG chapter had an outing at a local Hooters and when they came back to the bikes, several pairs of hard bags were gone along with a bike.  We found that with a simple prying of the catch, someone can open the lid, and with the quick releases, the bags are gone in less than 60 seconds!   Soooo, a bunch of us have added the locks to the back along with using hex head bolts to hold the bags on.  I added a stick on over the outside part of the lock and that's what you see. (good eyes!).  They're really gonna have to work to get my bags

Great idea!  Though I'm told they can steal the bags complete, without opening them....    Hanging is too good for scum like that.

Talking about the quick releases for the bags - anyone got four spare ones they'd like to sell?  Yet another CRAZY difference on the HDI bikes - we no longer get the rings to turn the fasteners with (holes are there in the fasteners still, just the rings that are missing) and you end up not having a suitable screwdriver when you  want to take the bags off.  No doubt it's another piece of nonsensical European safety legislation.   I miss having them like crazy!!

Jim

[hogheritage04]

Great idea!  Though I'm told they can steal the bags complete, without opening them....    Hanging is too good for scum like that.

Talking about the quick releases for the bags - anyone got four spare ones they'd like to sell?  Yet another CRAZY difference on the HDI bikes - we no longer get the rings to turn the fasteners with (holes are there in the fasteners still, just the rings that are missing) and you end up not having a suitable screwdriver when you  want to take the bags off.  No doubt it's another piece of nonsensical European safety legislation.   I miss having them like crazy!!

Jim

 Jim,

 The reason for changing out the quick releases is for that fact...not being able to take the bags with or without the lids open.  Like I said, as long as yours is harder than the one next to it, they will take the easy ones.  I would imagine not including the rings is part of making it a little harder to take the bags (HD's answer to security??)  I would imagine you can order some of the quick release pins at the local HD dealer.  Just specify the '06 model and you should be good to go.

[Eqcons]

Jim,

 The reason for changing out the quick releases is for that fact...not being able to take the bags with or without the lids open.  Like I said, as long as yours is harder than the one next to it, they will take the easy ones.  I would imagine not including the rings is part of making it a little harder to take the bags (HD's answer to security??)  I would imagine you can order some of the quick release pins at the local HD dealer.  Just specify the '06 model and you should be good to go.

They weren't on my 06 either, HH4 - though they were on my 03.....  Do you mean they aren't on the US 07 bikes either?

Jim

[hogheritage04]

They weren't on my 06 either, HH4 - though they were on my 03.....  Do you mean they aren't on the US 07 bikes either?

Jim

 Jim,

 As far as I know, they are on the '07's here in the US.  Have you tried to have your local HD dealer order them from the US book?  The other option is to call someone like Chicago HD and order direct from them.  They give a 20% discount all the time, and take orders over the phone.

[Eqcons]

Jim,

 As far as I know, they are on the '07's here in the US.  Have you tried to have your local HD dealer order them from the US book?  The other option is to call someone like Chicago HD and order direct from them.  They give a 20% discount all the time, and take orders over the phone.

Yes, I thought they were on the current US bikes - it's just on HDI they've stopped them.  I buy from Zanotti, who also give 20% off, and I've always had great service from them, so I'll give them a try.

Jim

[BaronStump]

HH04...might have missed it in the threads, but what was the part # for the Techmount system you have?  Looks like I'm getting he same set-up but also ordering the NT Europe SD card as well...can get a couple years use out of it and still go back to the states with a good GPS..
Thanks,
-Stump

[CVOwner]

Thanks Fired00d.  Also, if you get a chance, can you give me the details of how to reduce the size so I can do it next time. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Just right click on the file and click on open with, go to paint click on paint. the picture will open in the paint program, then click on image, click on stretch skew and reduce horizontal and vertical, I usually take it from 100% to 75 if thats not enough change it to 50 and so on. Then save. Done

[Fired00d]

Just right click on the file and click on open with, go to paint click on paint. the picture will open in the paint program, then click on image, click on stretch skew and reduce horizontal and vertical, I usually take it from 100% to 75 if thats not enough change it to 50 and so on. Then save. Done

The new site software automatically reduces the size of pictures so having them 800X600 doesn't matter anymore.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[DavidB]

I put a set of the J&M short antennas on my bike last night and checked them with the swr meter.
Channel 1 was on the money . Channel 40 was high 1:4 . Channel 19 was 1:3. . I unwound some of the wire from the top of the antenna to shorten it. This brough the high channels to an acceptable range so I would not hurt the finals in the radio. The longer Harley antenna is more tolerant across the CB band but I normally stay between 1 and 19 so the J&M antenna should do fine for my use.
Be careful if you pull on the wound wire from the top . The fiberglass antenna will pull out of the base mount as its just pressed in. Don't ask me how I know.
Dave

[hogheritage04]

HH04...might have missed it in the threads, but what was the part # for the Techmount system you have?  Looks like I'm getting he same set-up but also ordering the NT Europe SD card as well...can get a couple years use out of it and still go back to the states with a good GPS..
Thanks,
-Stump

Stump,

 Here is the web site for the Techmount system:  http://www.techmounts.com/  They are great to deal with! The system I got was the P/N 30997MC.  I love the system and it works great!  Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

[Fired00d]

Stump,

 Here is the web site for the Techmount system:  http://www.techmounts.com/  They are great to deal with! The system I got was the P/N 30997MC.  I love the system and it works great!  Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

I'm also debating (getting close to) getting this setup also. Any other misc. parts that might be needed to complete the install of this setup. TIA.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

I'm also debating (getting close to) getting this setup also. Any other misc. parts that might be needed to complete the install of this setup. TIA.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Gary...If I were you, I would call them...the part number above is the correct mount, but it does not show the chrome plate with the AMP bolt pattern.  If you talk with them, they can provide you with the chrome plate with the correct hole pattern, along with the rubber/brass inserts to hold it all on the plate securely.  When I got mine, the chrome backplate came with all the hardware to make it work for the Garmin cradles with AMP patterns.

[Fired00d]

Terry,
Thanks, this is the kind of info I need. I'm already apprehensive (challenged) enough when it comes to installing this. I don't want to get started only to find out I'm missing something or something doesn't fit. In regards to that piece you mentioned is there the possibility that something has changed from your model Garmin to the Zumo? In reply #7 you can see a side shot of the Zumo on this mount, and I was just wondering if the Zumo has a different cradle or something? Maybe a picture from the back of that setup would help.


 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Eqcons]

Be careful if you pull on the wound wire from the top . The fiberglass antenna will pull out of the base mount as its just pressed in. Don't ask me how I know.
Dave

So how should you go about it to stop that from happening. Dave?

Jim

[Midnight Rider]

Terry,
Thanks, this is the kind of info I need. I'm already apprehensive (challenged) enough when it comes to installing this. I don't want to get started only to find out I'm missing something or something doesn't fit. In regards to that piece you mentioned is there the possibility that something has changed from your model Garmin to the Zumo? In reply #7 you can see a side shot of the Zumo on this mount, and I was just wondering if the Zumo has a different cradle or something? Maybe a picture from the back of that setup would help.


 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Gary...though Tecmount might have changed the total number of holes on the plate (mine has several holes drilled in the plate, as it was literally almost the first chrome version they made), the four bolt AMP pattern should be consistant between different models/cradles.  I'll check on it for ya'...

[Midnight Rider]

OK, d00d...don't say I never did anything for you, bro...

Here's what you'll need to mount either the 2820 or the Zumo:  30997MC Mount (the C indicates chrome, of course) will get the handlebar clamp, the stem, and a backplate.  The accesory chrome backplate with the AMP hole pattern is part number 60991C.  I have not had a Zumo in hand, but believe that it comes with a cradle.  The 2820 does not come with a cradle, so that is a serparate piece.  If you go that route, I'll get you the part number for that as well.  If you mount all this on the left bar, you can use a cigarette lighter adapter (what I use), available at Radio Shack, any marine store, etc.  Mine has the small blade type fuse.  This way, you can make up a power supply which will just unplug and remove.  You can also opt to hard wire it to the back of the cig lighter as well.  If you don't use your cig lighter for anything else, it makes sense to me to go the route of easily removable.  If you want to utilize the voice commands and MP3 capability of either of those Garmin units, you'll need a 3.5mm stereo patch cord to run from the output on the Garmin to the Aux Input on your radio.  It's a tiny little cord...I've got mine run through the clutch line hole in the fairing, so I can just push the excess wire in the hole, leaving only the connector showing (hardly visible).

The reason I put mine on the left side is because if any view is blocked, it's of the Rain Gauge...and it's closer to a readily available power source.

The mount is a qualtiy piece, so you will have no issues with it being on the 


This post is revised effective 3/10/07...the part highlighted above is NOT needed, as the mount will come with the proper chrome plate...just be sure and tell them you want the chrome mount with the AMP bolt pattern and you'll be good to go!!  Thanks to Philippe for confirming this with Techmount!!

[Fired00d]

OK, d00d...don't say I never did anything for you, bro...

.....

Thanks Bro!!! I owe you big time. Using the cigarette light plug makes it even easier. I was dreading having to hard wire this. The thought was giving me flashbacks of the time I put some aftermarket gauges in my '57 Chevy. Was riding down the road one day and inside of car filled up w/smoke. Luckily no damage to car, just burned the insulation off some wires to those gauges, but still get a little pucker factor when it comes to messing w/electrical stuff.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Thanks Bro!!! I owe you big time. Using the cigarette light plug makes it even easier. I was dreading having to hard wire this. The thought was giving me flashbacks of the time I put some aftermarket gauges in my '57 Chevy. Was riding down the road one day and inside of car filled up w/smoke. Luckily no damage to car, just burned the insulation off some wires to those gauges, but still get a little pucker factor when it comes to messing w/electrical stuff.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Gary,  the 2820 comes with a cig lighter plug that has a speaker built into it for use in the car...the Zumo might also     If you use this on the bike, be very careful when you turn the fork all the way left, or the speaker part of the lighter plug will hit the front left of your tank.  I know you'd chit a brick if that happens, so wanted to forewarn you.  I ordered me a seperate power cord made for hard wiring, cut it to an appropriate length, bought me the cig plug from Radio Shack, and was good to go.  I'll have to see what the Zumo comes with...haven't paid any attention.

[Fired00d]

Thanks again for that info. Sounds like I would want to go w/the way you did and make my own power supply cord. This would eliminate extra cord rubbing something I don't want rubbed.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Thanks again for that info. Sounds like I would want to go w/the way you did and make my own power supply cord. This would eliminate extra cord rubbing something I don't want rubbed.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

 

[DavidB]

So how should you go about it to stop that from happening. Dave?

Jim

Hold onto the antenna while you pull up on the wire thats wrapped around it. I took out about 8 rounds to lower the SWR.

[Eqcons]

Hold onto the antenna while you pull up on the wire thats wrapped around it. I took out about 8 rounds to lower the SWR.

Thanks Dave - I want to aim for 1:1 at around channel 30, which is what we use.

Jim

[Fired00d]

OK, OK, I finally figured out how to downsize my pictures so I could post. ......
If anyone has any questions, fire away.

Would it be possible to post a picture from the front of the bike showing the back of the mount to see how it attaches to the Zumo cradle. TIA.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Buffalo Phil]

OK, d00d...don't say I never did anything for you, bro...

Here's what you'll need to mount either the 2820 or the Zumo:  30997MC Mount (the C indicates chrome, of course) will get the handlebar clamp, the stem, and a backplate.  The accessory chrome backplate with the AMP hole pattern is part number 60991C.  I have not had a Zumo in hand, but believe that it comes with a cradle. 

Hi,

I own a Zumo and also very interested in buying the Techmount (since I found this thanks to you guys ) which I find more "Harley style" than the original RAM mount delivered with the Zumo.
To make sure that the mounts you are speaking about are those I need, I sent an email to Techmount and here is the answer :

Philippe, the 30997mc will bolt right up to the 4 hole bolt pattern on your Zumo cradle. You do not need any other parts, but you might want part # 60003, which is only $14.95 and makes it very easy to take both the cradle and the Zumo off your bike, if you want to run a radar detector or toll transponder, etc.
Dave Macaw
Customer Service Dept.
HighGear Specialties, Inc.
www.techmounts.com
sales@techmounts.com
toll-free: 1 866 341-4192
fax: 407 656-3799
local: 407 654-3322


I was wondering if you find the 60003 part a good buy since it is intended to release the cradle quickly but what about the wire? So I don't think this is an accessory I need for my case?
And what about part 60991C which, apparently, is not necessary according to techmounts specialist. I am not sure he (techmounts sales) is right since the top plate of 30997MC has only 3 holes that do not fit those of the Garmin cradle, instead, 60991C seems to have the 4 holes at the correct place. Am I right?
Last question, how is 60991C attached to 30997MC?

Thank you for helping me. I need to be right at the first order since I have to get the parts shipped oversea and don't want to send them back!

Have a nice weekend.

Phil

[Midnight Rider]

Hi,

I own a Zumo and also very interested in buying the Techmount (since I found this thanks to you guys ) which I find more "Harley style" than the original RAM mount delivered with the Zumo.
To make sure that the mounts you are speaking about are those I need, I sent an email to Techmount and here is the answer :

Philippe, the 30997mc will bolt right up to the 4 hole bolt pattern on your Zumo cradle. You do not need any other parts, but you might want part # 60003, which is only $14.95 and makes it very easy to take both the cradle and the Zumo off your bike, if you want to run a radar detector or toll transponder, etc.
Dave Macaw
Customer Service Dept.
HighGear Specialties, Inc.
www.techmounts.com
sales@techmounts.com
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I was wondering if you find the 60003 part a good buy since it is intended to release the cradle quickly but what about the wire? So I don't think this is an accessory I need for my case?
And what about part 60991C which, apparently, is not necessary according to techmounts specialist. I am not sure he (techmounts sales) is right since the top plate of 30997MC has only 3 holes that do not fit those of the Garmin cradle, instead, 60991C seems to have the 4 holes at the correct place. Am I right?
Last question, how is 60991C attached to 30997MC?

Thank you for helping me. I need to be right at the first order since I have to get the parts shipped oversea and don't want to send them back!

Have a nice weekend.

Phil

There must be some confusion on this...I called them to get those part numbers mentioned in the post you quoted, so I'm not sure what's up.  When I got mine last summer, they had just come out with the chrome plate, so my mount came with the chrome backplate with the AMP pattern, but it also has a few other holes in it for different mounts, so looks just like the one pictured (the 60991c).  If the 30997MC comes the way it's pictured, you will need the backplate as pictured with the rubber grommets for mounting the cradle to the plate.  Personally, I would never need the quick release plate they mentioned, as my GPS cradle never comes off the bike for any other device.  If I were mounting a radar detector, I would just put another mount on the opposite side, but I'll never do the radar thing...

Personally, I don't see why they don't offer the MC mount with that plate already attached, but it attaches with one of the countersunk holes you see to the top of the mount...just remove the other plate and replace.  Does that make sense?

[Buffalo Phil]

Hi TCnBham,

Thank you for that "early" answer. I didn't await that so early from the States...
Anyway,

[Buffalo Phil]

oops, this was a mistake from me, I pushed Enter accidentally,

So, I said this is confusing as the guy from techmounts said that the 30997MC will bolt right up to the 4 holes bolt pattern on my Zumo cradle.

My understanding is that the stuff we can see on their internet site is not the one we get, i.e. the plate is the 60991C instead of the one on the picture I sent.

I sent a reply with that specific question to Techmounts, asking for that.

I would like to know the opinion of Hogheritage04. When you look at his pictures, it seems that the plate is the correct one. I would like to know if there are the rubbers behind the Garmin cradle.

Could Hogheritage04 confirm this ?

Thanks.

[Midnight Rider]

oops, this was a mistake from me, I pushed Enter accidentally,

So, I said this is confusing as the guy from techmounts said that the 30997MC will bolt right up to the 4 holes bolt pattern on my Zumo cradle.

My understanding is that the stuff we can see on their internet site is not the one we get, i.e. the plate is the 60991C instead of the one on the picture I sent.

I sent a reply with that specific question to Techmounts, asking for that.

I would like to know the opinion of Hogheritage04. When you look at his pictures, it seems that the plate is the correct one. I would like to know if there are the rubbers behind the Garmin cradle.

Could Hogheritage04 confirm this ?

Thanks.

That would make more sense, as that is what I received back when I ordered mine...did not have to order any additional plates.  If you do not get a response to your e-mail before afternoon time here, let me know and I will give them a phone call on your behalf since you are across the "pond".

[Buffalo Phil]

Hi guys,

Has anyone considered this mounting option http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3802

The internet site tells it will be available from May 07.

I'd like to get your opinion about that mount.

To me, it seems that it will be too low on the handlebar, if we put a Zumo on it.

Have a nice day,

Phil

[hogheritage04]

Hi guys,

Has anyone considered this mounting option http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3802

The internet site tells it will be available from May 07.

I'd like to get your opinion about that mount.

To me, it seems that it will be too low on the handlebar, if we put a Zumo on it.

Have a nice day,

Phil

Phil,

 I also think the Kuryakyn mount will be too low.  I used the Techmount and the Zumo cradle bolted right up to it, no problems.  The four holes are perfectly lined up.  I highly recommend the Techmount.  See pictures below.  If you have any questions, give me a call.

[hogheritage04]

and another pic

[Buffalo Phil]

Phil,

 I also think the Kuryakyn mount will be too low.  I used the Techmount and the Zumo cradle bolted right up to it, no problems.  The four holes are perfectly lined up.  I highly recommend the Techmount.  See pictures below.  If you have any questions, give me a call.

You must be right, you've got the same bike as me !

I ordered the Techmount 30997MC today from Techbike. They confirmed that there is no other part needed (60991C).
I also ordered 2 shorty antennas from J&M.

I will send you a picture of my FLHTCUSE once it looks "completely" like yours

Don't worry the competition, I live too far away !

By the way, did you plug the mount yourself or did a dealer perform the job for you? 
I am asking because I would like to know where you plugged the wire of the Zumo cradle. I am not used with the electrical stuff of the Ultra (FLHTCUSE 06 is my first Ultra).

Can anyone help with this? I'd like to have the power shut down when the bike is stopped to avoid having electrical stream on the cradle which could damage it.

Phil

[hogheritage04]

You must be right, you've got the same bike as me !

I ordered the Techmount 30997MC today from Techbike. They confirmed that there is no other part needed (60991C).
I also ordered 2 shorty antennas from J&M.

I will send you a picture of my FLHTCUSE once it looks "completely" like yours

Don't worry the competition, I live too far away !

By the way, did you plug the mount yourself or did a dealer perform the job for you? 
I am asking because I would like to know where you plugged the wire of the Zumo cradle. I am not used with the electrical stuff of the Ultra (FLHTCUSE 06 is my first Ultra).

Can anyone help with this? I'd like to have the power shut down when the bike is stopped to avoid having electrical stream on the cradle which could damage it.

Phil

Phil,

 I wired the electrical connections myself, sort of....I had another GPS that was wired when I bought the bike, so I just cut and reconnected the new wire.  It is on the switch side, so it shuts off when the switch is off.  The connection is on the right side under the fairing.  I'm sure someone on this site can give you pictures and details of where to connect into...shouldn't be difficult.
 Also, thought about one other issue.  When I mounted the cradle to the techmount, like I said, it was piece of cake, but I did notice that the screws that they provided from the Zumo are a little too long, so I went to a local screw/nut vendor and picked up a little shorter screw so that It didn't stick out much past the nut.  The screws are metric and stainless steel.  I wanted the same thread so that the nylocks would work.  As you can tell, I have that OCD disease pretty bad   You'll love the Zumo, it is really user friendly and VERY easy to see.  Let us know how it turns out.

[Midnight Rider]

You must be right, you've got the same bike as me !

I ordered the Techmount 30997MC today from Techbike. They confirmed that there is no other part needed (60991C).
I also ordered 2 shorty antennas from J&M.

I will send you a picture of my FLHTCUSE once it looks "completely" like yours

Don't worry the competition, I live too far away !

By the way, did you plug the mount yourself or did a dealer perform the job for you? 
I am asking because I would like to know where you plugged the wire of the Zumo cradle. I am not used with the electrical stuff of the Ultra (FLHTCUSE 06 is my first Ultra).

Can anyone help with this? I'd like to have the power shut down when the bike is stopped to avoid having electrical stream on the cradle which could damage it.

Phil

Phil...one other option is to just get a cigarette plug and wire the power supply up to that so it is easily removed.  Of course, the Zumo would need to be on the left side of the bars, then you just run the stereo output through the lower inner fairing holes (same as the bars...fish it through with a coathanger if you don't want to pull the outer fairing off, and plug it in to the Aux in on the HK radio.  This way, when you remove the Zumo, you don't have a hot connection dangling there to blow a fuse.  If you keep the Zumo on all the time, this would not be an issue, of course.

[cuthbertss]

a little piece of advice....  i have been fighting with the 60991C plate for the last three hours....as the replacement plate for the original plate 9 smallers, AMPS holes...
IMHO, flawed design...  the original plate has , uh, nipples , that hold it in place on the arm..  60991C is smooth on the back...
the slightest bit of torque and my 2820 spins like a top...
luckily i got some nifty samples of an anti vibration compound ( think re-usable locktight..) and so far it holds better...
the screw that prevents the rotation is in the center of the plate ( in other words under the garmin mount!!!) grrrrrrr
anyway...
the new long screw i found got a work out

[Buffalo Phil]

Phil...one other option is to just get a cigarette plug and wire the power supply up to that so it is easily removed.  Of course, the Zumo would need to be on the left side of the bars, then you just run the stereo output through the lower inner fairing holes (same as the bars...fish it through with a coathanger if you don't want to pull the outer fairing off, and plug it in to the Aux in on the HK radio.  This way, when you remove the Zumo, you don't have a hot connection dangling there to blow a fuse.  If you keep the Zumo on all the time, this would not be an issue, of course.

Yes, I know this way of working. I used it with my former Quest. Very easy when I rent a Ultra in Glendale, CA during a trip on the West Coast.
It is really plug and play.
The problem is that it is not really neath.
I'd rather prefer not having the wires visible on my bike (always the look  )

So, if anyone could send me some pics of the way to plug, it would help a lot.

Phil

[Midnight Rider]

Yes, I know this way of working. I used it with my former Quest. Very easy when I rent a Ultra in Glendale, CA during a trip on the West Coast.
It is really plug and play.
The problem is that it is not really neath.
I'd rather prefer not having the wires visible on my bike (always the look  )

So, if anyone could send me some pics of the way to plug, it would help a lot.

Phil

Phil...It will be very difficult for you to have absolutely no wires showing at all for the install of a handlebar mounted GPS, IMO.  while you CAN run the wiring inside the handlebars, it would be a MAJOR pain in the butt, and you'd still end up with an end sticking out of the bars near the GPS mount.  About the most tidy way to do it is to mount the unit on the left bar, then run both the Stereo Patch cord and the power supply along the Clutch Line.  Then route the power supply to the back side of the cigarette lighter, and the 3.5mm patch cord under the radio, then out the handlebar hole on the right side to plug into the Aux in on the HK...unless you want to install an additional Aux in for the back of the radio where the wire will be hidden.  Hardly a way to get around a bit of wire being exposed somewhere though.

This is just my opinion:  Mounting the unit on the left side makes more sense to me.  The reason is that if you are stopped at a light, you are typically holding the bike with the front brake, and can always shift the bike into neutral to free up your left hand to mess around with the GPS if needed, leaving both feet on the ground.  Same thing going down the road...you'd either have to reach across your body to make changes on the Zumo, or put the bike on cruise to free up your right hand.  I just don't like the idea of not having my right hand on the bar, fiddling about with the GPS, and reaching across my body with the left hand seems a bit awkward to me.  To each his/her own though...and whatever is comfortable.

[Buffalo Phil]

Terry,

I fully agree with your way to mount the stuff.

And I read your detailed accessory explanation in that other post http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9524.msg176127#msg176127

Since I have adopted this method for a while (cigarette lighter) I found it was not easy because the wire is too long, there is a fuse on it and finally you have to plug that wire to a cigarette lighter. After that you need to protect this kind of boa snake against the rain (and believe me, it often rains here).

See the picture here under.

I'd like to see a picture (detailed?) of your work. Would it be possible?

Thanks for all your time explaining again and again....

Phil

[Midnight Rider]

Terry,

I fully agree with your way to mount the stuff.

And I read your detailed accessory explanation in that other post http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9524.msg176127#msg176127

Since I have adopted this method for a while (cigarette lighter) I found it was not easy because the wire is too long, there is a fuse on it and finally you have to plug that wire to a cigarette lighter. After that you need to protect this kind of boa snake against the rain (and believe me, it often rains here).

See the picture here under.

I'd like to see a picture (detailed?) of your work. Would it be possible?

Thanks for all your time explaining again and again....

Phil

Phil...I'm not sure what's available in your part of the world, but I went to the local Radio Shack and picked up a cigarette lighter adapter plug for a few bucks that has the small blade type fuse built in, as well as a little green LED to let you know it has power on it. A Marine Supply store will usually have this type of plug as well.  I then cut the wire to the length (measure twice, cut once  )I wanted it to be, so that is reaches easily to the lighter socket, but does not dangle or get in the way...the whole thing is maybe a 12-18" long, and follows the bar left side of the bar rather well. Where the wire entered the little plug I bought, I just put a bit of black silicone, to make it a bit more waterproof.  The socket is tucked under the inner fairing well, so gets little moisture, even when raining. You do need to get a 1 AMP fuse for the plug though, as most of them come with a 5-10 Amp installed.  I find this very convenient, as I can remove the GPS from the bike at night when I'm on trips, pull the power cord out of the socket, and stow the cord in the glove box in the lowers.  Some of the plugs have the in-line fuse (like the old car fuses)...that will also work well...just get the shortest plug you can find so it won't interfere with the left side of the tank when the forks are turned all the way to the fork locking position.

With what you have pictured there, you could tie into the back of the cigarette lighter socket without any problem, but the fuse holder would probably end up inside the fairing, which could be a pain in the rear if it ever blew.  Another option, if your wire is long enough, is to tie into the Accessory plug which is available just under the front of the seat, in front of the battery (it is part of the wiring harness), then run the wire under the tank panel, into the fairing, then out to the GPS through the Clutch Line hole.  This circuit would then be dependent on the ignition being on, in addition to the Acc switch being turned on.  There are other options as well, but the cig lighter is by far the simpler solution.  I don't mean to confuse the issue for you, but just want to give you options to choose from.

I will try and get a photo for you tonight...

[Buffalo Phil]

Hi Terry,

Here I am again, with another (stupid  ) question.

I think I will opt for your mounting solution. So I will have to cut (after measuring twice  ) the cable and mount a cigar lighter (I found already a shop in the neighborhood where I can find one).

My question : what is the fuse that you put in the cig-lighter? Is it a 2A? Because the car plug I want to buy has a 3A fuse, the Garmin Car Cradle has a 2A fuse and the Bike Cradle a 1A fuse  What a mess...

Thanks,

Phil

[Midnight Rider]

Hi Terry,

Here I am again, with another (stupid  ) question.

I think I will opt for your mounting solution. So I will have to cut (after measuring twice  ) the cable and mount a cigar lighter (I found already a shop in the neighborhood where I can find one).

My question : what is the fuse that you put in the cig-lighter? Is it a 2A? Because the car plug I want to buy has a 3A fuse, the Garmin Car Cradle has a 2A fuse and the Bike Cradle a 1A fuse  What a mess...

Thanks,

Phil

That's the ticket!!  The Garmin plug for the auto is a 2 amp in mine as well (Garmin model 2820), so I went with a 2 amp in the plug on the bike as well. If you can find a 1 amp, use it, but if not, the 2 will work fine since that's what Garmin puts in the auto version of the cord you are making up. You should be able to get the fuse either at the store where you bought the plug, or any automotive store.  Do you guys have stores for discount auto parts?  One of those type places should have it.  I cut my cord so that it is just long enough to reach the back of the unit and have a bit of slack (about 2 or 3 inches) when it's all plugged in.  The cord sort of follows the handlebar down nicely without being at all in the way or doing any flopping around when riding.  Hope it works out well for you, Phil.  Do you have the 3.5mm Stereo Patch Cord to plug into the Aux in on the HK radio?  I have a source for those as well, and they have the 90 degree ends, which make it a bit neater.

[Buffalo Phil]

This is to tell you that I just received my J&B Antennas right now from USPS and they are already mounted.

I checked with the radio and everything works perfectly.

Thanks to all of you for the informations about this product.

I guess my friends here will be the next buyers for this shorties.

[iski]

Spoke to the wife & my J & M's arrrived today also, but since I am in Panama, it will be tomorrow before they are installed.  Several sets of friends with Ultras are more than interested in this product - if it performs as promised, J & M will be getting quite a few more orders.

In about 10 years, Harley might offer their own shorty version, but they will be $89 each and require a new mounting bracket, new cable, and of course the radio will require a $150 sofware upgrade as well...... <sarc>

[RedDevil]

Spoke to the wife & my J & M's arrrived today also, but since I am in Panama, it will be tomorrow before they are installed.  Several sets of friends with Ultras are more than interested in this product - if it performs as promised, J & M will be getting quite a few more orders.

In about 10 years, Harley might offer their own shorty version, but they will be $89 each and require a new mounting bracket, new cable, and of course the radio will require a $150 sofware upgrade as well...... <sarc>

Iski,
I've had the J&M's on my bike for over a month now, and they do, IMO, perform better than any antennas I've ever had on my bikes.  You won't be disappointed with them.  Go to this thread http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9822.0 and read up on the results that some of us got when we did SWR checks on them, and also all the positive comments on how much better the radios seem to work...
Cheers ,
Red

[iski]

Iski,
I've had the J&M's on my bike for over a month now, and they do, IMO, perform better than any antennas I've ever had on my bikes.  You won't be disappointed with them.  Go to this thread http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9822.0 and read up on the results that some of us got when we did SWR checks on them, and also all the positive comments on how much better the radios seem to work...
Cheers ,
Red

Thanks Red.  I printed off some of the topic responses to show to our riding group skeptic as well as a CB guy who knows CBs, and he seemed, well, skeptical.  So when they work as expected, I won't gloat. 

Although there is no universal agreement here on some topics, the antenna responses were all positive on J & M.  I have learned from past experience that Harley riders steer people toward stuff that works and away from stuff that does not.  Your comments on the J & Ms, among others, are why I ordered them.

[iski]

Installed the J & M antennas and rode approx. 500 miles with them over the past few days.  FM/AM reception is about the same.  CB trans/reception is maybe a little weaker, but not enough to matter.  Close enough to stock antennas, anyway.

I will try to figure out the tuning on them later on - very satisfied with them for now.

No more garage door slappages.

[bobaroni]

Spoke to the wife & my J & M's arrrived today also, but since I am in Panama, it will be tomorrow before they are installed.  Several sets of friends with Ultras are more than interested in this product - if it performs as promised, J & M will be getting quite a few more orders.

In about 10 years, Harley might offer their own shorty version, but they will be $89 each and require a new mounting bracket, new cable, and of course the radio will require a $150 sofware upgrade as well...... <sarc>

Ordered the J&M antenna set today. Guy at dealership told me I could just cut the factory whips down to 21 inches. If it was that easy I'd have read it here. I don't want to apply the "Red Green" approach to upgrades. No offense intended- I love the show.
Can't say enough great things about this site. As a late CVO bloomer (May '07) I feel it was well worth the $38K admission price to join this OCD club. Not only is the info PRICELESS, but I always get the bonus of busting out laughing at members humor like iski's comment here.     

[iski]

Ordered the J&M antenna set today. Guy at dealership told me I could just cut the factory whips down to 21 inches. If it was that easy I'd have read it here. I don't want to apply the "Red Green" approach to upgrades. No offense intended- I love the show.
Can't say enough great things about this site. As a late CVO bloomer (May '07) I feel it was well worth the $38K admission price to join this OCD club. Not only is the info PRICELESS, but I always get the bonus of busting out laughing at members humor like iski's comment here.     

Aw shucks, thanks, bobaroni.  After a few years of HD ownership the little quirks that cost over $100 to mount something that should cost $10 create the comment like that one.   

You will like the J & M's.  The skeptics I ride with say nothing now since I can talk/receive at the same distances that they can - with tuned full length whips.  Some cut the whips down but your reception will not be as good from what I have heard. 

I have had my CVO since Feb. 07.  This site is the most informative/fun message board I have ever seen that offers excellent advice on all matters HD. I have the credit card bills to prove it.... 

[Steve_G]

I just installed the J & M shorty antennas on my bike.  I probably won't get a chance to see how well they work for a couple of months, but I do have one question.  Goldwing antennas have a threaded joint that you can put the antenna in a folded down position so you can use a cover.  I like the idea of the shorty antennas, but why don't they make a similar doo-dad for these antennas?  Does anyone know if it's possible to attach something like this?  Otherwise, unless you have a cover with a slot in the back you won't be able to use a cover.  (-I'm talking about a rain cover.) 

[Midnight Rider]

I just installed the J & M shorty antennas on my bike.  I probably won't get a chance to see how well they work for a couple of months, but I do have one question.  Goldwing antennas have a threaded joint that you can put the antenna in a folded down position so you can use a cover.  I like the idea of the shorty antennas, but why don't they make a similar doo-dad for these antennas?  Does anyone know if it's possible to attach something like this?  Otherwise, unless you have a cover with a slot in the back you won't be able to use a cover.  (-I'm talking about a rain cover.) 

Steve...I use an Exigent (sp?) rain cover when on the road, and it has no slots for the antennas.  The J&M's will flex forward enough for me to get the cover on, allowing the two antennas to rest against the TP.  I've got an 06 with the leather TP, so that may make some difference, but so far, so good.

[Steve_G]

Steve...I use an Exigent (sp?) rain cover when on the road, and it has no slots for the antennas.  The J&M's will flex forward enough for me to get the cover on, allowing the two antennas to rest against the TP.  I've got an 06 with the leather TP, so that may make some difference, but so far, so good.

Alright!  I happen to have bought one of the Exigent covers last year, but haven't used it yet!  Thanks- Steve

[RedDevil]

Don't forget...HD makes a really good rain cover and it has the slot in the back for the antennas.  I've had one since '02 and it works extremely well.
Cheers ,
 

[flyingwillie]

I have a couple of rain covers I bought on ebay and simply cut small holes where the J&M's are, then spot painted around the holes (for easy ID'ing).  Also the paint kept the holes from getting bigger.