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[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...

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Another...

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

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

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d