| Author | Message | ||
     Russmannnn |
Hey guys I just got a Tom Tom for Xmas and was wondering how people have been running them and how you mount them. I,ve heard there is a plug to connect it to to power it but I don't know where it is and what adapters I may need. Any help or pictures would be great. Thanks and Merry Christmas Russell | ||
| Kirb |
Trade it for a zumo first...kidding. R or CR? The CR can use a RAM mount 11mm mount under the mirror and use the standard base. There is a 12V connector behind the flyscreen to connect. R? no idea. | ||
| Pmjolly |
I mounted a Tom Tom Rider 2 on my R. I used the mount that came with the Tom Tom, but I did not use the U-bolt at the bottom. It was not going to work. I used a couple of stainless bolts I picked up at the hardware store and a piece of aluminum plate I had in the garage to take the place of the u-bolt. There is a connection inside the front fairing in front of the steering head, under the headlights. I just cut and spliced the connections. I like the fact that this connection is only energized when the charging system is putting out enough juice. When I stop and turn off the bike, the Tom Tom turns off also. I also don't have to worry about draining anything with this connection. | ||
| Jules |
I have a Tomtom on my R, I bought a waterproof case for about $20 and some RAM mounts and experimented to find the best setup for mine.. In the end I went for the very simple RAM ball that a bolt passes through that attached to the clamp holding the mastercylinder on. That way when everything is removed there's no unsightly bracketry left behind.  Power is supplied by a cigarette lighter fitment bought off eBay and wired (via a switch) directly to the battery so I can also use it to charge my phone overnight at rallies w/o needing the ignition on too.. | ||
| Jules |
This is the mount:   | ||
| Jasbiz66 |
I've got an old Garmin I use for the bike so it isn't the thin one. I use velcro to attach it to the inside of the windscreen. Haven't had any issues with it falling off or getting loose or anything. Thought I had a pic but I'll have to take one. I also ran a accessory plug off of the license plate light, since I don't use it any more (modified my plate holder). So when I turn my key on the GPS comes on with it and charges. This is a older GPS so don't mind using it for the bike only. | ||
| Russmannnn |
Thank you fellas helps out alot, now all we need is some riding weather.... | ||
| Puzzled |
I decided to install GPS on the 1125R since I have it on one of my other bikes and in my truck. I am surprised at how much I actually use them considering I'm the type of person you can drop off in middle of the desert and I'd find my way home. I think that comes from my parents dropping me off in the middle of nowhere trying to get rid of me!   I choose a Garmin 765T for its MP3 and Bluetooth capabilities. I know there are Garmin motorcycle specific models available however they are a bit on the clunky side for what I wanted to do. The unit came with the traditional suction cup mount which I tried to make work. I just couldn't get the position I wanted. A trip to Best Buy netted me a dash mount assembly that looked like it had the right pieces to cut up.   | ||
| Puzzled |
The dash mount assembly.  Four screws from the bottom allowed the pedestal mount to come free.  This allowed the base to sit closer to the unit. | ||
| Puzzled |
I used double sided tape to attach the base to the fairing stay. I than cut a aluminum spacer to fill in the void between the base and the top of the HID ballasts.     | ||
| Puzzled |
I decided to paint the windshield like a fellow forum member did his.    | ||
| Puzzled |
I ran the wires on the inside of the frame. I need an extension for the accessory power cord. While I'm at it I'm going to run an extension cable for the headphones so I can reach around the seat somewhere to plug them in. I had the front end off to install the 09 instrument cluster so I went ahead and drilled the fairing stay and GPS base. I used an 1/8" tapered head stainless steel bolt with a flat washer, lock washer and a nut on the bottom. I applied a little blue Loc-Tite "just because".  I used a counter bore bit so the head of the bolt would sit semi-flush.  | ||
| Puzzled |
Installed.    | ||
| Jasbiz66 |
This is what I was talking about. I had an old school Garmin laying around so used it on my bike.     | ||
| Kirb |
from looking at the R pics...you have (2) spare mirror holes near the brake and clutch housings....pop out the plug, use the RAM 11mm mount, and away you go. | ||
| Jules |
While I'm at it I'm going to run an extension cable for the headphones so I can reach around the seat somewhere to plug them in I use a rechargeable bluetooth headphone receiver and a pair of old school Bass Monsters in the helmet rather than attach the headphones to the bike/GPS I was always concerned I'd forget I was attached and try to walk away at a gas station. I also have an rechargable inline amp just to drive the headphones a little louder, I can hear the instructions upto around 100MPH and it silences the MP3 player (on the GPS) too.. |
