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[bsimshd]

Hi guys,

Hopfully I will have my bike this week.

Before getting my machin I already bought a GARMIN GPS, but it seems that it will be not very nice on the bike.

So I come back to you to know :

1) is the standard GPS a good one ( Map for Europe ?) and easy to configure ?
2) For those who install a Garmin can you drop to me picture about what it looks ?

Many Thanks

Bruno

[mr_magoo]

Mine only came with maps of north america,  and only some of canada.

[BaronStump]

I finally broke down and ordered the ZUMO, should be here in the next day or so.  The price difference for one loaded with Europe maps or North American maps was amazing to me...just like everything else here in Europe, looked like retail or better vice discounts in the States.  For the same price as just a Europe version, I went with the North American loaded ZUMO and bought the City Navigator NT Europe SD data card for while I'm stationed in Europe...total came to $950 ($685 Zumo +  265 SD)  Got a great GPS for the states and was cheaper to get the SD with all the features of the Zumo and an inferior GPS unit just for Europe.  Probably doesn't help you though; a couple of UK sites had the Garmins at better rates than what I've seen in either Belgium or Germany.

[hogheritage04]

 I have the Garmin Zumo and love it.  Here are a few pictures

[hogheritage04]

and another look

[VAZHOG]

I have the Garmin Zumo and love it.  Here are a few pictures

Did the mount come with it? or did you find it somewhere else?

Thanks

[bsimshd]

Hi,

Thanks for the pictures.

Where did you get the chrome to install the GPS, mine ( ZUMO 550) is black and don't fit with a CVO ?

For the Others, I get all the European CD ( 4 CD) with my machine, but no documentation at all.
Where May I find the standard GPS Documentation ?

Bruno

[hogheritage04]

Did the mount come with it? or did you find it somewhere else?

Thanks

 The mount is from techmount.  As you can see, they are available in chrome.  I like the mount alot better than the standard mount, and the cost is about $80.  They are great to deal with. Here is their web site:  http://www.techmounts.com/

[bisounours]

Hi,


For the Others, I get all the European CD ( 4 CD) with my machine, but no documentation at all.
Where May I find the standard GPS Documentation ?

Bruno

Bonjour Bruno,
Read this topic, the story about the user's manuel is here !
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=10636.0;all

In this topic, you've the downloable english version or german.

I've ordered mine and received fews weeks later. It's free, you need only ask to your dealer.

Jacques

[bsimshd]

Thanks for the Website, they reply to me and advice me on some chrome add-ons.

Bruno

[VAZHOG]

The mount is from techmount.  As you can see, they are available in chrome.  I like the mount alot better than the standard mount, and the cost is about $80.  They are great to deal with. Here is their web site:  http://www.techmounts.com/

Thanks for the info

[Buffalo Phil]

Hi Bruno,

Hello from Brussels.

I can give you my opinion about both GPS because... I have both!

As a gesture, the dealer gave me the original HD GPS for free.

Before buying my FLHTCUSE, I had a Garmin Quest for 3 years on my Heritage, I really loved it. So when Garmin came out with the Zumo, I bought it without any hesitation.

Here are my thoughs about both GPS :

Advanced Audio Navigation System by HD:
+ fully integrated;
+ quick calculation of trajectory;
- switch of CD to find a point sometimes boring;
- very expensive;
- no maps.

Garmin Zumo
+ relatively cheap (vs. HD);
+ maps;
+ memory cards to get your music (with a 8Gb card = more than 2000 songs);
- not integrated;
- need the auxiliary input of HK = no radio and trip instructions at the same time.

Since I put my Zumo on the bike, I haven't used the other GPS anymore.

But again, this is a personal point of view.

For the installation of the Zumo.

You can opt for the RAM mount provided with the Zumo, but it is not that nice.

Thanks to the guys of cvoharley.com I bought the following stuff:

1. 30997MC Handlebar Mount 1"Mini Chrome  from Techmounts. I bought it at www.techbiker.com, the service is fantastic, I recommend it.
2. GOLD PLATED 3.5MM (1/8 INCH) RIGHT ANGLE STEREO PATCH CABLE from www.soundprofessionals.com. I recommend the 1 meter (see my picture with a 24" which is too short to put it in the handlebar holes). You can find it here www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-SPSC-7
3. Cut the original power adaptor and put a cigar lighter plug (see my picture also). This is the simplest solution and you don't see the cables hanging.

Good luck in your choice.

Phil

[Buffalo Phil]

Here is a view of the techmount part before mounting :

You get everything you need (hex keys, etc...)

The holes fit perfectly with the zumo cradle.

[Buffalo Phil]

A view of the cigar lighter plug mount

[Buffalo Phil]

Another view

[Buffalo Phil]

And another one...

[Buffalo Phil]

from the other side

[Buffalo Phil]

One with the Zumo in the cradle

[Buffalo Phil]

General view

[hogheritage04]

Here is a view of the techmount part before mounting :

You get everything you need (hex keys, etc...)

The holes fit perfectly with the zumo cradle.

Buffalo,
 Just a note; I was able to find some new stainless Steel hex head screws that are shorter to that they don't stick out so far beyond the nut.  I think they were # 8, but if you take one to a place that specializes in nuts and bolts, you can find one that fits a little better.  Cheers!

[BAKRDS]

Buffalo,
        Thanks for the pics.Just the way I'm going to do it but the pics.still help.
            Jim

[Buffalo Phil]

Buffalo,
 Just a note; I was able to find some new stainless Steel hex head screws that are shorter to that they don't stick out so far beyond the nut.  I think they were # 8, but if you take one to a place that specializes in nuts and bolts, you can find one that fits a little better.  Cheers!

Thank you for the info. What I am looking for is to find is chrome acorn nuts for the rear side of the techmount cradle. Hard to find the good ones !

[Fired00d]

.......

Thanks to the guys of cvoharley.com I bought the following stuff:

1. 30997MC Handlebar Mount 1"Mini Chrome  from Techmounts. I bought it at www.techbiker.com, the service is fantastic, I recommend it.
2. GOLD PLATED 3.5MM (1/8 INCH) RIGHT ANGLE STEREO PATCH CABLE from www.soundprofessionals.com. I recommend the 1 meter (see my picture with a 24" which is too short to put it in the handlebar holes). You can find it here www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-SPSC-7
3. Cut the original power adaptor and put a cigar lighter plug (see my picture also). This is the simplest solution and you don't see the cables hanging.

Good luck in your choice.

Phil

I've had my Zumo for about a week now, and been trying to learn how to use it before installing.

Well today I finally got off my butt and installed it. I used all the parts that Phil has mentioned above along w/a Radio Shack 12VDC 7.5A Cigarette Lighter Power Plug . I did replace the 7.5 amp fuse that came in the plug w/the 2 amp fuse that was in the wiring Garmin supplied for the Zumo. I also opted for the 1 meter audio cord that Phil mentioned above and it will work to run thru the clutch cable and out the other side of fairing but there is no extra cable and you have to make sure you go the shortest distance. In other words it took me a couple times before I got it right and felt comfortable w/it not being to tight. I think knowing what I know now I would have paid the extra $$'s and got the two meter cable, and just wire tied the extra inside the fairing. I had thought about hard wiring into the cigarette lighter inside the fairing but opted to take the easy way out, and used the plug from Radio Shack.

Still trying to learn all the features of this new (to me) technology, but think I'm really going to like using it.

Sorry no pictures of install as they would look the same as Phil's. I also cheated on removing the front fairing as I didn't remove it all the way just took the screws out and raised/tilted it from side to side to get the audio wire run.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[BAKRDS]

Zumos instaled in what seems to be the standard instal,Got to say i flinched a little at the price of the techmount, but what a quality piece of equiptment!!Very happy with the combo.With a 1 gig card I've most  of the songs off 20 cds.Don't have to listen to the same cd all day now 'cause I forgot  to change it when I stoped.

[Midnight Rider]

I've had my Zumo for about a week now, and been trying to learn how to use it before installing.

Well today I finally got off my butt and installed it. I used all the parts that Phil has mentioned above along w/a Radio Shack 12VDC 7.5A Cigarette Lighter Power Plug . I did replace the 7.5 amp fuse that came in the plug w/the 2 amp fuse that was in the wiring Garmin supplied for the Zumo. I also opted for the 1 meter audio cord that Phil mentioned above and it will work to run thru the clutch cable and out the other side of fairing but there is no extra cable and you have to make sure you go the shortest distance. In other words it took me a couple times before I got it right and felt comfortable w/it not being to tight. I think knowing what I know now I would have paid the extra $$'s and got the two meter cable, and just wire tied the extra inside the fairing. I had thought about hard wiring into the cigarette lighter inside the fairing but opted to take the easy way out, and used the plug from Radio Shack.

Still trying to learn all the features of this new (to me) technology, but think I'm really going to like using it.

Sorry no pictures of install as they would look the same as Phil's. I also cheated on removing the front fairing as I didn't remove it all the way just took the screws out and raised/tilted it from side to side to get the audio wire run.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Gary, glad to hear things went well for you on the install and you are happy with the parts suggested.  There's a lot of features to learn about on these things, so enjoy!!

[Fired00d]

Gary, glad to hear things went well for you on the install and you are happy with the parts suggested.  There's a lot of features to learn about on these things, so enjoy!!

Terry,
It's been a blast learning this stuff so far. I ordered two SD cards today so I can get me some tunes for the MP3 player. Last night I found the flame caps and ordered them. Hopefully weather will cooperate and I'll get out and ride some this weekend. I'm ready to stretch out to the unknown now and tell the Zumo to get me back home.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Terry,
It's been a blast learning this stuff so far. I ordered two SD cards today so I can get me some tunes for the MP3 player. Last night I found the flame caps and ordered them. Hopefully weather will cooperate and I'll get out and ride some this weekend. I'm ready to stretch out to the unknown now and tell the Zumo to get me back home.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

That's the great thing about these things, Gary...you can still get yourself lost somewhere when you want to just get on and head out somewhere, but then when it's time to head back towards the barn, just tell it whether you want to go the fastest or shortest way...usually the shortest is the better choice if you like two lane roads.  You can now get "lost" without being truely lost..   And you'll wonder how you ever got along without the tunes you'll be able to store and play back.  If you want her to talk to you, choose the Aussie chick...she's got a nice voice, but pronounces some of the road names a bit funny...it's cool.

Gots to have the flames on your Zumo, man!!

[Fired00d]

Took a ride today and thought I'd add some pictures of my Zumo install...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Another...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

I have "Home" programmed in, and it's giving me directions...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Side view. I replaced the screws that came w/unit w/some shorter ones that I picked up from a "fastener" supply store (Thanks Bob (hogheritage04)). These are stainless steel also so I don't have to worry about rusting. I had wanted to get some acorn nuts to put on the back, but they didn't have those. I may try to look for some rubber/vinyl nipples to put on the end of the screws.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Other side...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Cigarette lighter plug...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

This picture is for Howie and all those that will be on the ride w/him in a couple weeks. This is looking south/west back towards the Blue Ridge Mountains from the "Highway Workers (DOT) Memorial" on I64 eastbound...

 
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Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

When you buy the GPS set-up shown in the MoCo catalogue, does it use the screen on your radio ( on my 07) or do you still have a little screen on the handlebars ?

B B

[Fired00d]

When you buy the GPS set-up shown in the MoCo catalogue, does it use the screen on your radio ( on my 07) or do you still have a little screen on the handlebars ?

B B

B B,
If you're talking about the system listed below then it will be a separate screen.

Road Tech™ Conquest GPS Navigation System

If you're talking about the system below then it will be incorporated into your H-K Radio.

Advanced Audio Navigation System

If you're really considering doing this I would go w/either the Garmin Zumo or the Street Pilot 2820. I found the best price for the Zumo by searching on Bizrate.com which is several hundred dollars less then either of the models listed above by H-D.

 
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Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

B B,
If you're talking about the system listed below then it will be a separate screen.

Road Tech™ Conquest GPS Navigation System

If you're talking about the system below then it will be incorporated into your H-K Radio.

Advanced Audio Navigation System

If you're really considering doing this I would go w/either the Garmin Zumo or the Street Pilot 2820. I found the best price for the Zumo by searching on Bizrate.com which is several hundred dollars less then either of the models listed above by H-D.

 
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Fired00d
 

Gary,
        I'm talking about the Advanced Audio Navigation System. Is it any good ?

B B

[Fired00d]

Gary,
        I'm talking about the Advanced Audio Navigation System. Is it any good ?

B B

B B,
I'll have to let those that have that system comment on it. I've heard everything from it's satisfactory to others opting to get the Garmin units I mentioned above (Zumo/2820). Some of the complaints if I remember them correctly is the size of the screen, not in color. have to have a Navigation CD/DVD in radio to get it to work, limited ways of using it (routing/favorites/points of interest, etc). If I were going to spend the money to get a GPS I wouldn't spend the money on the Advanced Navigation System. Currently the best price on Bizrate.com for a Garmin Zumo 550 is $683.00 and the H-D Advanced Navigation System is $1099.95. I wouldn't pay more to get less.

 
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Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

B B,
I'll have to let those that have that system comment on it. I've heard everything from it's satisfactory to others opting to get the Garmin units I mentioned above (Zumo/2820). Some of the complaints if I remember them correctly is the size of the screen, not in color. have to have a Navigation CD/DVD in radio to get it to work, limited ways of using it (routing/favorites/points of interest, etc). If I were going to spend the money to get a GPS I wouldn't spend the money on the Advanced Navigation System. Currently the best price on Bizrate.com for a Garmin Zumo 550 is $683.00 and the H-D Advanced Navigation System is $1099.95. I wouldn't pay more to get less.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d

And if I recall, the Garmin comes off the bike and you can take it in the room and play with it at night.

Solid advice
                  Thanks
                           B B

[Fired00d]

And if I recall, the Garmin comes off the bike and you can take it in the room and play with it at night.

Solid advice
                  Thanks
                           B B

That's right. It also comes w/software that you load on your computer to create routes to download to your Zumo. Zumo 550 has MP3 Player, XM Radio (additional antenna required), Bluetooth (I have mines mated to my phone and can receive/send calls), and has a slot for SD cards where you can store music, additional routes, maps, and/or points of interest.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Buffalo Phil]

Cigarette lighter plug...

 
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Fired00d
 

Hi Fired00d,

Just for info : where did you find this cigarette lighter plug? It hardly found one here in Belgium and am not that happy with it (quality).

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Phil

[Fired00d]

Hi Fired00d,

Just for info : where did you find this cigarette lighter plug? It hardly found one here in Belgium and am not that happy with it (quality).

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Phil

Phil,
It comes from Radio Shack - Radio Shack 12VDC 7.5A Cigarette Lighter Power Plug . I replaced the 7.5 amp fuse that came in the plug w/the 2 amp fuse that was in the wiring Garmin supplied for the Zumo. So far I'm pleased with it. I will have to do as Twolane mentioned get some heat shrink and close up the end where the wires go into it to prevent water from getting in the plug and blowing fuses.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Added the flame custom caps today, and put some shrink wrap around the power plug..

 
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Fired00d 
 

[Fired00d]

Another...

 
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Fired00d 
 

[Fired00d]

Heat shrink on power cord...

 
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Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Lookin' good, Gary.  The heat shrink idea never occured to me, but is indeed a better mousetrap.  The Flames look cool...

[Tbone]

NICE Gary!  Perfect for your bike.

Bob

[Fired00d]

Lookin' good, Gary.  The heat shrink idea never occured to me, but is indeed a better mousetrap.  The Flames look cool...

Thanks I can't take credit for the heat shrink. Twolane mentioned it when he saw the "naked" plug. I hadn't gotten around to getting the silicone that you had told me about and he mentioned the heat shrink. Thought it was a great idea to keep water out and also reduce movement in the wires around the plug. I actually used two different sizes of heat shrink so I could fit it around the boot of the plug, and then a smaller piece further up so it would completely close off. We'll see how it does when it gets wet.

NICE Gary!  Perfect for your bike.

Bob

Thanks. When I first saw the Zumo w/the flame caps I knew when I did get one I would have to have them. One day I'll have to check myself into rehab for my chrome/orange & black obsession.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Thanks I can't take credit for the heat shrink. Twolane mentioned it when he saw the "naked" plug. I hadn't gotten around to getting the silicone that you had told me about and he mentioned the heat shrink. Thought it was a great idea to keep water out and also reduce movement in the wires around the plug. I actually used two different sizes of heat shrink so I could fit it around the boot of the plug, and then a smaller piece further up so it would completely close off. We'll see how it does when it gets wet.
Thanks. When I first saw the Zumo w/the flame caps I knew when I did get one I would have to have them. One day I'll have to check myself into rehab for my chrome/orange & black obsession.

 
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Fired00d
 

That should do the trick for the water, Gary.  It kind of sits tucked up under the inner fariing anyway, so any water would pretty much run down the cord and that looks sealed enough to me.  We probably ought to have a "drip leg"...   Mostly it'll keep the wires from wiggling inside there which is a good thing.



I've done some counseling, so just give me a call......I charge in Chrome though, so who's sicker?

[Fired00d]

That should do the trick for the water, Gary.  It kind of sits tucked up under the inner fariing anyway, so any water would pretty much run down the cord and that looks sealed enough to me.  We probably ought to have a "drip leg"...   Mostly it'll keep the wires from wiggling inside there which is a good thing.



I've done some counseling, so just give me a call......I charge in Chrome though, so who's sicker?

Hmmm, between the two of us it might be cheaper if I keep this obsession.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

So..... do those caps come with BLUE Smurf flames?

Also, with this mount set up I see you still have to plug into the cig lighter? I thought that mount came with the option to hard wire? Sorry if this is already up there somewhere, I tried to find something on it by "Skimming"....... I'm so impatient....

One last thing, what does the mount look like when the GPS is not on without the cradle? Is it easy to take it down that far or not?

Thanks again!!!

[Fired00d]

So..... do those caps come with BLUE Smurf flames?

Also, with this mount set up I see you still have to plug into the cig lighter? I thought that mount came with the option to hard wire? Sorry if this is already up there somewhere, I tried to find something on it by "Skimming"....... I'm so impatient....

One last thing, what does the mount look like when the GPS is not on without the cradle? Is it easy to take it down that far or not?

Thanks again!!!

No smurf blue flames, sorry. Below are your options.



You can hard wire with this mount. I/some of use just chose to use the cigarette lighter plug. I have had "incidents" with wiring stuff myself and didn't want to be riding down the road and all of a sudden have smoke coming from inside my fairing.

To remove the cradle would require you removing the four bolts that hold the motorcycle cradle to the mount. If it were me and I was using the Zumo on two bikes I would just purchase an extra motorcycle mount cradle from Garmin, extra motorcycle power cord, two Techmount's, and either use the cigarette lighter option or hard wire what ever you feel comfortable with.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

No smurf blue flames, sorry. Below are your options.



You can hard wire with this mount. I/some of use just chose to use the cigarette lighter plug. I have had "incidents" with wiring stuff myself and didn't want to be riding down the road and all of a sudden have smoke coming from inside my fairing.

To remove the cradle would require you removing the four bolts that hold the motorcycle cradle to the mount. If it were me and I was using the Zumo on two bikes I would just purchase an extra motorcycle mount cradle from Garmin, extra motorcycle power cord, two Techmount's, and either use the cigarette lighter option or hard wire what ever you feel comfortable with.

 
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Fired00d
 

You OCD guys are killing me..........................

[Fired00d]

You OCD guys are killing me..........................

LOL!!! You know it's a hard job but somebody has to do it. Seriously tho think of it this way. You walk out to the garage one day w/your Zumo in hand and haven't decided which bike you want to ride? One of them you have to mount a cradle back on, the other you just pop the Zumo in the cradle and go which one are you probably going to ride if you don't feel like pulling out some wrenches? What I'm suggesting will give you the ability to use both at a moments notice w/the features/accessories you have become accustomed to.

 
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Fired00d
 

[WFP]

My Deuce has yet to have a GPS mounted to it...........don't plan on it either.....but I have never taken it out of New England.

[Robmay]

I've had my Zumo for about a week now, and been trying to learn how to use it before installing.

..... I also opted for the 1 meter audio cord that Phil mentioned above and it will work to run thru the clutch cable and out the other side of fairing but there is no extra cable and you have to make sure you go the shortest distance. In other words it took me a couple times before I got it right and felt comfortable w/it not being to tight. I think knowing what I know now I would have paid the extra $$'s and got the two meter cable, and just wire tied the extra inside the fairing. I had thought about hard wiring into the cigarette lighter inside the fairing but opted to take the easy way out, and used the plug from Radio Shack.

 
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Fired00d
 

d00d,

Isn't there a way to run the audio to an aux port inside the fairing?

[Fired00d]

d00d,

Isn't there a way to run the audio to an aux port inside the fairing?

You can if you follow the procedure outlined in this thread - "How To" Aux Input Jack Moved to Back of Radio (noticed that some of the posts may be missing some information due to the software transition look on old board here - "How To" Aux Input Jack Moved to Back of Radio). Stock the radio doesn't come w/an "aux" plug in the rear.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

You can if you follow the procedure outlined in this thread - "How To" Aux Input Jack Moved to Back of Radio (noticed that some of the posts may be missing some information due to the software transition look on old board here - "How To" Aux Input Jack Moved to Back of Radio). Stock the radio doesn't come w/an "aux" plug in the rear.

 
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Fired00d
 

Okay. I weenied out and went with the cig lighter plug. Question: does the power cord HAVE to have those two little black screws in order to ground out? I cannot seem to find mine (were not in the box) and I have used an Ericson phone charger cord for the power but the power is not making it to the GPS unit. I checked the wires with a test light and there is power from the plug.

[Fired00d]

Okay. I weenied out and went with the cig lighter plug. Question: does the power cord HAVE to have those two little black screws in order to ground out? I cannot seem to find mine (were not in the box) and I have used an Ericson phone charger cord for the power but the power is not making it to the GPS unit. I checked the wires with a test light and there is power from the plug.

When you speak of the two little black screws are you referring to the ones that attach the power cord to the mount? If so I wouldn't think that would make "power" connection problem. I think they are mainly for securing and keeping water out. Make sure you check all your bags that came w/the Zumo if I remember correctly they weren't in the bag I thought they would be in.

About the power plug you may be experiencing the same problem I had when I first installed mines. I hadn't stripped the wires back good enough to make a connection inside the lighter. The light on the plug was indicating it was getting power, but my Zumo was operating on battery power. I couldn't get my MP3's to play and thought I had a bad audio cable. Put the Zumo in the car mount and could hear all MP3's and audio alerts/directions from Zumo. I then peeled some more insulation from the power cord and inserted them again into the cig. lighter power plug and I had power to the mount. Also if you haven't already replace the 7.5 amp fuse w/the one that came in the Zumo power cord. I believe it's 2.0 amps.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

d00d,

The power cord I have is from an old cell phone car charger. I cut it and the power cord to the Zumo and spliced them together. The Zumo indicated that it was still running on battery power (yes, yes... with the ignition turned on  ). So I disconneced the Zumo from the 12v plug/wires and used a test light to check for power. The light on the plug and the light on the test light indicate I am getting power from the cig lighter. So I thought maybe i wasn't geting a good connection by twisting the wires from the plug to the Zumo (as a check beofre soldering) so I went ahead and soldered the wires together after my post and still no power. Friggin agravating.

[Fired00d]

Rob,
The pins on the mount where the Zumo sits in are spring loaded. Run your fingers across them to make sure none are stuck down/sticking. If everything checks out that you're getting power then it sounds like there might be something w/the mount. You can (I'm sure you already have) check the power cord connection that plugs in mount to make sure all those needles are straight. Also another way of verifying it's a mount problem and not a Zumo problem is trying the car mount in your car to see if the battery light (on Zumo) goes out then when plugged into cig. lighter.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

Rob,
The pins on the mount where the Zumo sits in are spring loaded. Run your fingers across them to make sure none are stuck down/sticking. If everything checks out that you're getting power then it sounds like there might be something w/the mount. You can (I'm sure you already have) check the power cord connection that plugs in mount to make sure all those needles are straight. Also another way of verifying it's a mount problem and not a Zumo problem is trying the car mount in your car to see if the battery light (on Zumo) goes out then when plugged into cig. lighter.
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I used the car mount on the bike all weekend and it charged and played MP3's fine. The thing popped loose three times due to the heat we had here I guess as it never did before so I decided I better take your advice and get the 2 mounts (one for each bike). One thought I had. The car charger plug I am trying to use doesn't seem to screw apart at the end like most. Maybe there isn't a fuse in there at all and the Zumo is picking up on this??

[Fired00d]

I used the car mount on the bike all weekend and it charged and played MP3's fine. The thing popped loose three times due to the heat we had here I guess as it never did before so I decided I better take your advice and get the 2 mounts (one for each bike). One thought I had. The car charger plug I am trying to use doesn't seem to screw apart at the end like most. Maybe there isn't a fuse in there at all and the Zumo is picking up on this??

Could be a possibility. The Radio Shack plug is only $4.99 in the big scheme of things a small price to pay if the plug is the problem.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

Could be a possibility. The Radio Shack plug is only $4.99 in the big scheme of things a small price to pay if the plug is the problem.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I think I will try that tomorrow. By the way you were describing it, sounds like you open the plug up and install the wires from the Zumo stright into the plug?

[Robmay]

I think I will try that tomorrow. By the way you were describing it, sounds like you open the plug up and install the wires from the Zumo stright into the plug?

Holy plugs batman............... check this out!!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2160346&cp=&sr=1&origkw=12+v+plug&kw=12+v+plug&parentPage=search

[Robmay]

Doesn't say it will work with the Zumo, but that sure looks like the same plug on the end there doesn't it? Maybe a little too big and no screw holes to tie it down with.

[Fired00d]

I think I will try that tomorrow. By the way you were describing it, sounds like you open the plug up and install the wires from the Zumo stright into the plug?

The plug has two pins you push down and the wires slide in. You don't have to take the plug apart to insert wires.

Holy plugs batman............... check this out!!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2160346&cp=&sr=1&origkw=12+v+plug&kw=12+v+plug&parentPage=search

The only problem I see w/that one is you still have a lot of cord left over. With making your own you're using existing cord, custom cutting it to length needed, and saving a few coins in the process.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Doesn't say it will work with the Zumo, but that sure looks like the same plug on the end there doesn't it? Maybe a little too big and no screw holes to tie it down with.

It does look the same, but just w/o the screw holes to secure it. Speaking of those screws if you're unable to find yours you should give Garmin a call I bet they would send you a couple more. Not sure if they are a big deal, but it would appear they might keep the plug water tight/resistant.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

It does look the same, but just w/o the screw holes to secure it. Speaking of those screws if you're unable to find yours you should give Garmin a call I bet they would send you a couple more. Not sure if they are a big deal, but it would appear they might keep the plug water tight/resistant.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Good idea. I will go to Radio shack tomorrow for the $5 plug. Good point on all the cord left over.

[roadrunner]

Hello all, I am considering a portable gps nav. unit.  One that I can use in the car (or bike rental) and mounted on the bike (must have the 1.25" mount).  I noticed hogheritage04 mounted his unit on the right handle bar (I also have the Radar detector). Would the Zumo 550 be a good choice on the bike and off?  How is the ease of use?  My other consideration was the TomTom One to have in my pocket.  Thanks all!

[theslash]

The installs look great guys but my problem with the installed gps, there is no voice to the headsets right
If you can get the mounted gps to give voice commands to the headsets I am all for it.
You don't need to be looking down all the time getting info. about where you are going. Right?
I have been using gps for over 20 years in aircraft and I still do not like looking down for the info.
Heads up guys its your only defence against the bad guys

[Fired00d]

Hello all, I am considering a portable gps nav. unit.  One that I can use in the car (or bike rental) and mounted on the bike (must have the 1.25" mount).  I noticed hogheritage04 mounted his unit on the right handle bar (I also have the Radar detector). Would the Zumo 550 be a good choice on the bike and off?  How is the ease of use?  My other consideration was the TomTom One to have in my pocket.  Thanks all!

I think the Zumo 550 would be an excellent choice for you as it will come w/motorcycle and car mounts. The only thing that concerns me about how you want to use it is on bike rentals. Because of mounting considerations I think you might have a problem w/any GPS system. I have yet to see any portable, quick install for them (not to say they aren't out there), the fact that some come with internal battery power it is limited amount of time it will last, and if you wanted to use the bikes power supply if it doesn't have a cig. lighter would require some (semi) hard wiring. Along w/that some of the features aren't available when it's on battery power.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

The installs look great guys but my problem with the installed gps, there is no voice to the headsets right
If you can get the mounted gps to give voice commands to the headsets I am all for it.
You don't need to be looking down all the time getting info. about where you are going. Right?
I have been using gps for over 20 years in aircraft and I still do not like looking down for the info.
Heads up guys its your only defence against the bad guys

With the Zumo 550 using the Bluetooth technology and using a bluetooth headset/microphone you would be able to hear GPS commands in your helmet and use a Bluetooth enabled phone when all were paired w/the Zumo.

 
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Fired00d
 

[theslash]

can you still use the cb with the bluetooth headset

[Fired00d]

can you still use the cb with the bluetooth headset

I doubt that you would, but that reminded me there is (can't remember who it was) a company that sells a product/interface where you can intergrate all these together and if you have cb/intercom existing on your bike they will all work.

  When I answered about the Bluetooth application in my previous post I was speaking from someone that doesn't have that technology (CB/Intercom) on his bike. Sorry for the confusion.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

d00d,

New challenge. I bought the plug at Radio Shack and it works fine now with tht cradle (ol plug was for cell phone and was not putting out 12v). My new challenge: I bought a new 2GB cardSD PNY. I installed it in the Zumo. Then I drag and drop from my music folder to the card itself (shows as drive F on mine). After 123 songs it won't take anymore and there is only 590MB used so far on the card.  "Cannot Copy:the directory or file cannot be created" is what the pop up reads. I checked the properties of the songs and they are MP3 format as they are supposed to be. Any thoughts?

[Fired00d]

Rob,
Create a folder on the SD card called "MP3's" or whatever you choose to call it (note: only make one folder don't try to separate music into a bunch of folders though). Then place all your MP3's in that folder and see if you can add more. I think the problem may be that you have to many files in the root directory of that card. Let me know if this works.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

Rob,
Create a folder on the SD card called "MP3's" or whatever you choose to call it (note: only make one folder don't try to separate music into a bunch of folders though). Then place all your MP3's in that folder and see if you can add more. I think the problem may be that you have to many files in the root directory of that card. Let me know if this works.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

   As usual.................... it worked!! Downloading and over 400 so far. Thank you very much...... once again!!

[Fired00d]

   As usual.................... it worked!! Downloading and over 400 so far. Thank you very much...... once again!!

Great, glad to hear it took care of the problem.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Might have found a slighty better mousetrap for the cigarette lighter plug.  The radio shack one I got lasted for almost a year, but I think the little push pin connections finally bit the dust....showed power to the LED but would not run the GPS, so voltage was probably dropping across the connection.

Anyway, saw this one from West Marine and ordered a couple (one for a spare).  It's waterproof, has LED, screw type connections, a clamp to hold the wire in place so it won't stress at the connections.  The little rubber ring you see with the ridges, makes it seal to the female part of he cig plug outlet.

Gary...do you still have that link I sent you?  Can't find it at the moment...

[Midnight Rider]

Here it is taken apart...rubber ring, in-line fuse, screw in tip.  Also shows how the little crossmember holds the cord to keep the stress off the connections.

I would recommend "tinning" the wires before installing them on the terminals.

[Fired00d]

....

Gary...do you still have that link I sent you?  Can't find it at the moment...

Sure do here it is - 12V Flush Mount Receptacles & Plugs (plug only).

While I was searching for the part Terry mentioned I also found another one that requires a 90 degree turn to release it out of the plug - Sealink 12V Receptacles, Plugs, and Both (plug only).

 
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Fired00d
 

[nixobilly]

TCnBham,


Spew!!!

  I bet your mom threw a fit when you took apart the TV and other stuff to see how it worked!!!

Mark

[Midnight Rider]

TCnBham,


Spew!!!

  I bet your mom threw a fit when you took apart the TV and other stuff to see how it worked!!!

Mark

 

[paul65k]

Hello all, I am considering a portable GPS NAV. unit.  One that I can use in the car (or bike rental) and mounted on the bike (must have the 1.25" mount).  I noticed hogheritage04 mounted his unit on the right handle bar (I also have the Radar detector). Would the Zumo 550 be a good choice on the bike and off?  How is the ease of use?  My other consideration was the TomTom One to have in my pocket.  Thanks all!

So I have the Zumo 550 and have used it in a number of different configurations:

I have it hard wired onto my 03 RK Classic through the AUX switch and this works great. I have also used it in a car with the supplied auto mount and it also works great. One of the things I like most about the unit is the Bluetooth interface. I use my Plantronics 650e ear bud which works perfectly and provides turn by turn directions....the ear bud is really "Stealth", loud and even works with my 1/2 helmet without the curtain attached.

Additionally the "Auto" mount can be adapted for other temporary applications on other motorcycles. I just returned from a 2 week "Fly and Ride" in Germany, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy and Switzerland on an 07 Ultra Classic and used the factory suction cup mount on the windshield of the bike along with the factory cig adapter and it worked great....with the Europe SD card installed (which BTW also works in my Nuvi for other travel to Europe). The Bluetooth was a life save as you can't (or at least shouldn't be) looking at the unit all the time. With about 300 "Roundabouts" under my belt and 10 or so hotel searchouts I can say unequivocally that the Zumo 550 is absolutely a PERFECT motorcycle application....especially with the bluetooth earbud for driving directions.

It is a bit big but the factory suction cup mount allowed the unit to be where I needed it to be and not once during the 2000 miles of driving did the suction cup separate from the windshield of the Ultra.....it certainly vibrated especially at idle but stayed put....only issue was that the swivel/ball mechanism was a but loose after the first 3 or 4 days.....which was easily remedied by a quick shot of the wife's Hair Spray into the back....then it was good as new!

I do not know how I could have possibly made it through such unfamiliar country and unfamiliar signage without the GPS....it certainly allowed us to concentrate on the beauty of the trip and not worry about the navigation. It also allowed us to think in MPH as well as KPH at the same time for our North America centric thinking . The ability to quickly find gas stations as well as places to eat should also not be underestimated.....not to mention that we took the unit with us at night when walking through the towns and were looking for restaurants on foot as well....all in all the PERFECT motorcycle application

Cheers!

[Fired00d]

.....

Additionally the "Auto" mount can be adapted for other temporary applications on other motorcycles. I just returned from a 2 week "Fly and Ride" in Germany, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy and Switzerland on an 07 Ultra Classic and used the factory suction cup mount on the windshield of the bike along with the factory cig adapter and it worked great....with the Europe SD card installed (which BTW also works in my Nuvi for other travel to Europe). The Bluetooth was a life save as you can't (or at least shouldn't be) looking at the unit all the time. With about 300 "Roundabouts" under my belt and 10 or so hotel searchouts I can say unequivocally that the Zumo 550 is absolutely a PERFECT motorcycle application....especially with the bluetooth earbud for driving directions.

.....

Cheers!

Did you run into any rain while using the auto mount on the bike? I've gotten information from Garmin that they aren't waterproof and not to use them in environments where they would be subjected to moisture.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[paul65k]

Did you run into any rain while using the auto mount on the bike? I've gotten information from Garmin that they aren't waterproof and not to use them in environments where they would be subjected to moisture.

Interesting....good news is that we had a grand total of 10 minutes rain during our 2 weeks so that;s the good news....the bad news is that I HAVE ridden with this unit in the rain during my normal treks on the RK....with no issues.

According to the Garmin website the unit is IPX7 which is described as: "waterproof to withstand immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes" so I am perplexed with the Garmin comments regarding waterproof......at least if they state it IS waterproof and you do have issues they should cover it under warranty.

[Fired00d]

Interesting....good news is that we had a grand total of 10 minutes rain during our 2 weeks so that;s the good news....the bad news is that I HAVE ridden with this unit in the rain during my normal treks on the RK....with no issues.

According to the Garmin website the unit is IPX7 which is described as: "waterproof to withstand immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes" so I am perplexed with the Garmin comments regarding waterproof......at least if they state it IS waterproof and you do have issues they should cover it under warranty.

Those standards apply to the unit and motorcycle mount not the auto mount. With there being a speaker and not having covers/rubber boots on the plugs as the motorcycle mount had made me wonder about it being waterproof and led me to inquire about the auto mount. When I did w/Garmin they informed me that it (auto mount) wasn't waterproof.

 
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Fired00d
 

[paul65k]

Interesting.....but I would say that if used behind a dresser windshield with the unit being WP.....I would think that you would be unlikely to have any issues.....just my .02

[ezrider]

The forum here: http://www.zumoforums.com/zumo/  is dedicated to the Zumo and has very comprehensive information on every aspect of the Zumo

There is a very thorough and complete FLHT/Zumo Installation Guide here: http://www.zumoforums.com/zumo/viewtopic.php?t=226

[SilverDawg]

Heat shrink on power cord...

 
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Fired00d
 

Does the chord come with a traditional plug from Garmin?

[Fired00d]

Does the chord come with a traditional plug from Garmin?

The motorcycle power cord from Garmin comes w/no ends on it just bare wires. You will have to put ends on it that you desire for power source IE: cigarette lighter plug, spade connectors, etc.

 
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Fired00d
 

[HogBreath]

There is more to me than just beer drinking and sex appeal. Got the Zumo installed today w/o shorting anything out, scratching any paint, or catching anything on fire. Here's a photo of the Jester on the stand

[HogBreath]

Getting the Techmount mounted. Nothing complicated. It's simply a matter of getting the thing set up how you want it. There must be a million ways to do it.

[HogBreath]

Here's the Garmin mounted, with wires hanging everywhere. I see what you guys are talking about on the security screw. I can barely even see it.

[HogBreath]

Here's a side view. Yup, need some different hardware. I left one screw out, and in my pocket so I can get different ones.

[HogBreath]

Then, had to remove the outer fairing. SEE..I DID pay attention months ago. Notice the socks over the lights?? I do have to admit, I cut eht wires going to the cigarette lighter and spliced the power cord of the zumo into it with Wire nuts. Actually need double blades and could just crimp one on the zumo cable, and double up on the lighter socket, BUT, It's Sunday and there's nothing open in the Ky Boondocks. SO, I made do with wire nuts.

[HogBreath]

Here it is complete. AND..the MP3 player works. I just don't know how to get my songs on it yet.

[Fired00d]

Ken,
Good job it looks great. Putting music on the SD card is easy you just copy the files to it and the Zumo will recognize them. If you can load POI's you will have no problem getting songs to the SD card. When you plug the Zumo into your computer by the USB cord it will recognize another drive. For instance if the drive letter for the Zumo is now "D" then you will have a "E" drive when you have the SD card in the Zumo.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[HogBreath]

Ken,
Good job it looks great. Putting music on the SD card is easy you just copy the files to it and the Zumo will recognize them. If you can load POI's you will have no problem getting songs to the SD card. When you plug the Zumo into your computer by the USB cord it will recognize another drive. For instance if the drive letter for the Zumo is now "D" then you will have a "E" drive when you have the SD card in the Zumo.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Yup, I understand that much...I don't have a SD card....YET...Can I put a few songs just on the Zumo??

[Fired00d]

You can, but once you get the card I would move them over. The internal memory of the Zumo is not that large and I personally wouldn't keep any songs on it other then the sample songs that came on it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[HogBreath]

You can, but once you get the card I would move them over. The internal memory of the Zumo is not that large and I personally wouldn't keep any songs on it other then the sample songs that came on it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Gotcha..Thanks

[Chief]

Dang, now you're an elektrishun too?

[HogBreath]

Dang, now you're an elektrishun too?

Sheeet yes, and yesterday I couldn't even spell elektrishun.

[Chief]

Sheeet yes, and yesterday I couldn't even spell elektrishun.

.... now I are one. 

[Twolanerider]

Might have found a slighty better mousetrap for the cigarette lighter plug.  The radio shack one I got lasted for almost a year, but I think the little push pin connections finally bit the dust....showed power to the LED but would not run the GPS, so voltage was probably dropping across the connection.

Anyway, saw this one from West Marine and ordered a couple (one for a spare).  It's waterproof, has LED, screw type connections, a clamp to hold the wire in place so it won't stress at the connections.  The little rubber ring you see with the ridges, makes it seal to the female part of he cig plug outlet.

Gary...do you still have that link I sent you?  Can't find it at the moment...

Knew this was here somewhere.  Took a minute to find but just ordered a pair.  Thanks TC.  Thanks Dood for having the link posted.

[SPIDERMAN]

Not to start chit, but I'd like to toss into the mix the following. My buddy Screamin_Beagle gave me a Magellen Maestro for Christmas. It's like GPS for dummies it's so easy to use and costs less than 1/2 the cost of the Garmin. I drove across the country and back with it, stopping to visit people who's houses I'd never been to and didn't have a clue as to the whereabouts of. Never once did the Magellen take me down a one way street. While in Sedona, during this summer's Western CVO gathering,  several times, the folks leading the ride went down one way streets following their Garmins.

You be the judge

B B 

[Midnight Rider]

Not to start chit, but I'd like to toss into the mix the following. My buddy Screamin_Beagle gave me a Magellen Maestro for Christmas. It's like GPS for dummies it's so easy to use and costs less than 1/2 the cost of the Garmin. I drove across the country and back with it, stopping to visit people who's houses I'd never been to and didn't have a clue as to the whereabouts of. Never once did the Magellen take me down a one way street. While in Sedona, during this summer's Western CVO gathering,  several times, the folks leading the ride went down one way streets following their Garmins.

You be the judge

B B 

Tried to look at some of the specs on the Magellan units, but the one's I looked at did not address the waterproof issue, so I'm not sure if they're waterproof.

[SPIDERMAN]

Tried to look at some of the specs on the Magellan units, but the one's I looked at did not address the waterproof issue, so I'm not sure if they're waterproof.

Terry
        Ridin in the rain's no fun. Ridin in the rain, not knowing where you're going is insane.

B B

[Midnight Rider]

Terry
        Ridin in the rain's no fun. Ridin in the rain, not knowing where you're going is insane.

B B

You often don't have the luxury of that choice in my part of the country, Brian.  A non waterproof device on a motorcycle is illogical, if it can be avoided.

I still carry a map with me, and usually look at it the night before, just to get a picture in my head, but the specifics can be hell at my age.  My memory is about 10 minutes long these days.

[SPIDERMAN]

You often don't have the luxury of that choice in my part of the country, Brian.  A non waterproof device on a motorcycle is illogical, if it can be avoided.

I still carry a map with me, and usually look at it the night before, just to get a picture in my head, but the specifics can be hell at my age.  My memory is about 10 minutes long these days.

So what you're saying Terry is that Diva has to play 50 First Dates with you ? 

B B
      PS
            I have no idea if the Magellen is waterproof. When the heck does it ever rain out here 

[Midnight Rider]

So what you're saying Terry is that Diva has to play 50 First Dates with you ? 

B B
      PS
            I have no idea if the Magellen is waterproof. When the heck does it ever rain out here 

Some things are non-forgettable...  

When it does rain out there, houses fall into the ocean and chit...the rest of the time, the weather is great.

[abajon]

I notice your radar detector mounted on the left.  What type of mount do use for it?

[HogBreath]

I had the Techmount on the Roadglide but recently went to mini apes. The bars are now 1-1/4" in diameter. Does anyoneknow the part number to order just the part that clamps on the bars?

[Fired00d]

I had the Techmount on the Roadglide but recently went to mini apes. The bars are now 1-1/4" in diameter. Does anyoneknow the part number to order just the part that clamps on the bars?

Ken you may want to try contacting Techmount direct (click here) they have a parts & service page stating..

"Replacement parts are available for all of our products. Our modular design also allows many of our products to be adapted to different machines by swapping out different mounting bases with the remainder of the mount, preserving your investment in your Techmount, and allowing you to share a single mount among different machines if desired."

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[HogBreath]

Ken you may want to try contacting Techmount direct (click here) they have a parts & service page stating..

"Replacement parts are available for all of our products. Our modular design also allows many of our products to be adapted to different machines by swapping out different mounting bases with the remainder of the mount, preserving your investment in your Techmount, and allowing you to share a single mount among different machines if desired."

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I just did that. Waiting to hear back from them. Thanks

[Fired00d]

I just did that. Waiting to hear back from them. Thanks

Good luck

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d