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[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.

 
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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.


 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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Fired00d