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TomTom rider
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:24 pm
by Black Knight
Any suggestions on fitting a rider?
I like the 'secure' look of the Touratech stuff but not too keen on their 6 month backlog.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:38 pm
by Blackal
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
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:40 pm
by MadDogMcQ
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!
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:41 am
by Black Knight
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:36 am
by Backmarker
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.
Techmount
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:35 pm
by mikek_7
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.
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:12 pm
by Backmarker
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?
TomTom Rider
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:05 am
by mikek_7
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.