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[Merlinii]

Here are the pics of the Powerlet Powerbar, the Techmount 2 1/2" stem mount and Accessory Quick Change Adapter installed.

I did not want to permanently hard wire the Zumo cradle for various reasons battery drain, theft, weather, washing the bike, cleaner look etc.
I wanted no wires hanging and a quick and easy disconnect (less than 5 seconds) of the Zumo AND the cradle.

Here's how it turned out.


Powerbar w/Techmount stem:


With Zumo cradle and Accessory Quick Change Adapter:


With Zumo 550 mounted:


MP3's and the voice navigation play through the HD radio speakers using an Delphi Skifi FM modulator.
The FM modulator sounds GREAT. Much better audio quality than an FM transmitter.

I did not care for the appearance of the hanging wires to the cig lighter and aux jack as well as the safety factor.
I was concerned that the hanging wires might catch on something, possibly damaging a component or even worse
getting snagged and causing a riding mishap. This way, No Wires = No Worries.

I like the final results. Thanks again to all you folks for sharing your knowledge. Good Stuff!

[Fired00d]

Nice install. Was wondering how did you run the power up to the mount? Also could you supply some part numbers or links to the parts you used in this install. TIA.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Merlinii]

>Was wondering how did you run the power up to the mount?
Inside the handlebars back to the battery
I also ran the FM modulator audio output wire from inside the handlebars to FM modulator mounted on the side of the HD radio.

>Could you supply some part numbers or links to the parts you used in this install?

Here Ya go...

Project Parts List

Garmin Zumo 550
Delphi SkyFi FM Modulator SA 10003 $10.95 (eBay)
 
Direct from Powerlet: (call) www.powerletproducts.com
1) PKT-068 bracket with socket assembly (no wiring harness for 1 1/4" bars) - Chrome
1) Techmount Riser 2 ½” inches / from Powerlet – Chrome Approx $50.00 
1) Techmount Accessory Quick Change Adapter $14.95
1) PPC-020-SC GARMIN ZUMO POWER CABLE
Short cable-SC at 12" in length w/Powerlet PPL-002 straight plug $32.95
(I might recommend a 10" cable and a right angle plug. It might be a cleaner look and easier to use.)
 
2) 194 amber bulbs and sockets Auto Zone or you can use resistors and not have two lit bulbs inside your faring. (real cheap)
1) Sound Professionals SP-SPSC-7 Gold Plated  1/8” Right Angle Stereo Patch Cable - 8 inches $5? (wesite)
1) Radio Shack 274-886 Gold Plated female-female 1/8” coupler $11.00
2) Stainless 4mm screws from Ace Hardware $1.00
2) P clamps Ace Hardware (so cheap they were almost free)
1) Plastic cap (free)

[Fired00d]

Thanks. Very clean install.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[HogDude]

Very nice install ! 

[spydglide]

Boy, that's a very clean install.....I like it even better than the way the rest of us have been able to do it.  Are you running the power inside the bars?  And, you say you can remove the cradle and all in 5 minutes?  Very nice.  Now, if you'll figure out how to couple the XM radio to the 550 and deal w/ that fugley antenna/reciever, I'll be forever indebted.  har!  spyder

[Merlinii]

spydglide, yes, I ran the power and audio inside the bars.
The first picture shows the Techmount stem with the Zumo and cradle removed. Hook up and removal takes less than 5 seconds!

Today I took it a set further and modified the audio AUX input on the HD radio.
I removed the Delphi FM modulator and added an AUX input to the back of the HD radio.
I did this for a bunch of reasons better sound quality, no components to fail, interference on FM stations, no wiring etc.

The instructions for this I found from the outstanding folks here at CVOHarley.com. GREAT STUFF!
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=7674.0 and here
06 and up http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=10044.0

Without these instructions I would not have even thought about doing this. Boy am I glad I did it!

As far as the fugley antenna/receiver I do not have XM radio (yet...GRIN) but I would give a call to
http://www.techmounts.com/ ask for Dave or http://www.powerletproducts.com/ ask for Adam.

These folks have been very valuable in assisting me with this project. It was really easy! It took less than 20 minutes.

[markt]

Clean install but why did you choose to place the power connection in the front instead of away from the rider?  Also, had you thought about putting the powerbar mount lower on the handlebars so the unit is behind the windshield?

...mark

[BigR55]

Makes mine look like Wylie Coyote's Acme adapter. 

[spydglide]

Makes mine look like Wylie Coyote's Acme adapter. 

......spewwwwwww !!!  har!  spyder

[Merlinii]

Clean install but why did you choose to place the power connection in the front instead of away from the rider?  Also, had you thought about putting the powerbar mount lower on the handlebars so the unit is behind the windshield?

...mark

I did not have enough clearance in the area between the handlebars and clutch cable area when I placed the power connector at the back. For appearance, I would have preferred to put the power connector in the back.

However, if the power connector would have fit in the back, the Zumo would have been about two inches closer to me. It might have been in my way if the power connector was in the back. I actually like the exact spot the Zumo sits in. The Zumo's current position is very comfortable and easy to use.

Personally, I placed the Zumo next to the controls so it was easier and quicker to access rather than a position lower on the bars.
For you, I would recommend putting some duct tape inside the powerbar handlebars opening then do a mock up by sliding them up and down the bars to find a spot that is comfortable for you.

Side note:
I may change to a right angle Powerlet connector and reduce the Zumo power wire length to clean it up a bit.
Although, the straight Powerlet connector and longer power cable is easy for my big fingers to connect and disconnect.
I'm still on the fence on that one.

[greglyon]

Merlinii,

Great job on the install.  How tough was it putting the wires through the handlebar and ultimately to the power source?  Did you use or consider using the extra switch? 

[Bungy]

Looks good!

I still have external wiring to my 2730. I may switch it, your way really cleans it up. One question - how did you deal w/ the audio cable? Is it integrated into the powerbar somehow or did you have to run a second wire?

Thanks

[iski]

"1) PPC-020-SC GARMIN ZUMO POWER CABLE
Short cable-SC at 12" in length w/Powerlet PPL-002 straight plug $32.95
(I might recommend a 10" cable and a right angle plug. It might be a cleaner look and easier to use.) "

Merlini, please forgive what may be an obvious question, but did you splice these 2 together?

[porthole]

figure out how to couple the XM radio to the 550 and deal w/ that fugley antenna/receiver, I'll be forever indebted.  har!  spyder

Problem: see above quote

solution: Stick it in the faring already

Result: you now owe me at least 1