TomTom rider

Black Knight · Post by **Black Knight** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:24 pm

Any suggestions on fitting a rider?

I like the 'secure' look of the Touratech stuff but not too keen on their 6 month backlog.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:38 pm

Apart from the advice: Don't buy one...............

Have a look at the GPS section of UKGSers site - someone there is punting securing straps to prevent fretting of contacts and losing of the entire unit.

other than that interface, have a look at:

http://www.motorradconcepts.com/eshop/g ... r-for-bmw/

Al

MadDogMcQ · Post by **MadDogMcQ** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:40 pm

I've had 3 and ONE of them had problems with the cradle. I've mounted my new one so that it lays flat against the "troublesome" contact pins. No probs here!

Black Knight · Post by **Black Knight** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:41 am

That looks like the standard cradle mate...but have you drilled into yourtop yolk?

Its hard to see.

Im tempted to just slap some sticky back velcro on the yolk as a temp measure.

Backmarker · Post by **Backmarker** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:36 am

Anyone managed to fit one of these without serious modifications to the bike?
Or found a mount designed for the 'S' as opposed to the RT or GS?

Today will be the third time this week I am not using the S just because I need the GPS.

mikek_7 · Post by **mikek_7** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:35 pm

Hi, I have used a Rider for nearly 2 years including over 7000 miles around europe. Initially had a few power problems, but none now. Its mounted on a Techmount FC1 which mounts into the top of the fork leg replacing the plastic cap. B****y expensive but really well made and looks almost OEM.

Backmarker · Post by **Backmarker** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:12 pm

Thanks for that

(how did you fix the power problems?) Only had mine a year but it crashes out randomly when powered through the cradle.

And just in case, anyone else had problems with the unit refusing to hang up after taking a call?

mikek_7 · Post by **mikek_7** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:05 am

Thats exactly the problem I had. The first time I came back from Austria with insulating tape over the pins ... not ideal, but no problems. I had it wired into the rear light for a power source, but now I have it straight to the battery via a relay. Seems to be OK now, but then I always have a strip of tape on the back just in case! I don't use the audio as I find it distracting, for me a glance at the map is all I want. So not have Bluetooth enabled probably saves battery life as well. Not hanging up on a call is a common problem on Bluetooth devices, not just the Rider. Let me know if you want any pics of teh mounting.

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