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[LAURENCEAUX]

Hello reader,

 

Having taken excellent advice from member "Riggers", I set about the installation (onto my TDM900A) of Oxford heated grips and a Garmin Zumo Satnav. The Oxford grips and controller went on as per instructions (and a bit of common sense), but the satnav mounting and therefore placement became a different story....

 

The problem with the Garmin Zumo mount is that it is just too "busy" and for my needs over complicated. It also leaves the satnav unit off the central line of sight, which for me is an unwanted distraction. I wanted the clock, lights and satnav in one glance down. This is how I got that.

 

The mount is a machined billet of high grade aluminium, so I machined (junior hacksaw, fine file and wet&dry) mine to get the result you may also desire. Hopefully the pictures will show you how.

 

P.S. To facilitate removal of the satnav cradle I took the advice of Riggers and fitted a waterproof inline plug, placed in the handy pocket in the front nearside fairing. Cheers Riggers.

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Edited by LAURENCEAUX, 15 May 2018 - 09:01 pm.

[Riggers]

I've had a look at Lauranceaux's work and I reckon he's done a first class job. Makes me wonder why Garmin didn't do it this way!.

 

Riggers.

[Studley Ramrod]

I'm guessing one might not see it very clearly if one uses a tank bag.

[Nog]

Makes me wonder why Garmin didn't do it this way!.

 

 

They come with a handlebar mount that this fitting attaches to.  Is about an inch higher with it on, but works fine and then gives better ability to rotate and angle etc.

[LAURENCEAUX]

Good points raised by all, but a tank bag has never been in my kit because my last bike was a Suzi TL1000R (difficult enough without a tank bag!), and this mod lowers the satnav below my sight line to the bike's warning lights (needed as I'm not the tallest of people), whilst still allowing rotation in the vertical plane to accommodate a person of any height and adjustment for sunlight reflection. Being on the centreline of the bike I have found, this far, that rotation left or right has not been required.

[Riggers]

The dumb thing about the Garmin setup (I can't speak for Tom Tom) is that when fitted you can't remove the sat nav holder from the bike as the cable is captive in the holder. So the big wing nut shown in the piccies can only be used for adjustment and not removal.Garmin provide a stupid bit of rubber which you're supposed to use to cover up the 'live' wires when you leave your bike. Gee thanks Garmin!

 

I split the cable on mine and fitted an in-line waterproof push connector which sits under the left side fairing panel. But it's a bit disconcerting to get the wire cutters out on your beautiful new two hundred pound accessory and start hacking around with the wires. 

 

Riggers.

[Studley Ramrod]

Thinking of doing exactly the same to mine, just been eyeing up a suitable waterproof connector.  Thing is, ya still need something to cover the socket so it doesn't get water in it when you disconnect the power socket.

[LAURENCEAUX]

I can't speak about detachment of Riggers' Garmin satnav cradle, but with his inline plug alteration to the power feed I merely unplug mine, turn the single knob and detach my unit and cradle in their entirety if I am parked up overnight whilst touring. The inline socket is left, with a cover on, in my left side fairing; a prudent amount of water protection as this wire is a hot feed direct from the battery (albeit with an inline fuse at the battery end under the seat). If I come across any significant issues with my mod I will update this log, probably after an upcoming tour of Northern Ireland.

[Riggers]

Thinking of doing exactly the same to mine, just been eyeing up a suitable waterproof connector.  Thing is, ya still need something to cover the socket so it doesn't get water in it when you disconnect the power socket.

 

I used a two pin version of these connectors which after 2 years of moderate use has worked really well.

 

https://www.ebay.co....8.c100677.m4598

 

 

When disconnected the remaining live section is tucked away under the left side fairing where it receives good protection from the elements. I just make sure that it's positioned where any rain can't get to it and so far I've not had any problems. A step further would be to fit an in-line switch, say, under the seat but space is very limited under there and thus far I've not found any need.

 

Riggers

Edited by Riggers, 19 May 2018 - 08:06 am.

[Studley Ramrod]

Yeah, similar to what I've been looking at Riggers.  I'd prefer one with a rubber cover as my bike, whilst under cover, still gets damp over winter.