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[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
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

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