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Hi Ian clad you've solved your youtube issues since I have not been on any social media since 2017 was not sure of exactly what happen. I really enjoy your work looking forward to your newest video thank you for your content.
Sorry you were hacked. Glad you are back. I agree with your opinion on the Zumo XT. Far better than previous versions. I have a Motopump but did not know that they made mounts and other products.
Nice video how to install XT, but no word about what You lose... No controls from hand wheel anymore, no GS data on screen (Since there is no connection to motorcycle just power), no tire pressure information anymore. I am riding with my GS using Navigator V and I am very happy with it. When I drive with enduro glows on unknown track - its very usefull to zoom in and out with wheel. I think BMW Navigator is best motorcycle implementation - no touch screens during driving!!!
Is there an alternate connector on the garmin to simply plug it into a USB port (which I assume has the correct voltage) ? Cause that would be preferable if you ask me than having to splice any wiring etc ....I mean I already have a usb port near the dash will be a shame if I cant simply use that ...I had an old garmin on a used Vstrom (that was total junk in operation cutting in and out) it had a base with a bunch of realy fine pins that for the life of me I never understood why it needed more than two wires ....I so happily ripped that junk off the bike and seriously thought about taking a hammer to it lol ....I just want to charge it via a little USB cable rather than hardwired method ...is that possible?
Ian, regarding the BUTT CONNECTORS - there are BUTT CONNECTORS that use HEAT SHRINK - seal out moisture; I was not sure if you used those or not in your video.
I was about to do the very same thing: I was getting fed up with the Nav VI because of the air bubble problem. But apparently BMW got Garmin to make a new model, with a new TFT screen that (supposedly) fixes the air bubble problem, and I got mine under warranty still (2nd time I replaced it, both under warranty). They call the new unit the Nav VI+. It’s still the same unit, but it has the new TFT screen and an updated UI (software version 10.0). So far I haven’t got any issues with it…
I suggest using portrait orientation. I have found that the wiring is easier to conceal. I also found that this orientation was better (for my use) because it displayed more of the road that I am currently traveling on.
I'm buying a bike that did exactly this after watching your video, but I'd like to upgrade the gps to the new 6" XT2. Do you know what i'd need to change to make it fit up?
Hi Ian, I have a question, do you have to take your Garmin XT off every time you leave the bike unattended in a public place? Do you have any protection against theft? Thanks for very nice video and best regards :-)
Sorry....I must have missed something.....did you say once installed I will get use of the wonder-wheel to zoom in and out AND navigate thru with the wheel??? If so, that's awesome.....im ordering today!!!! Thanks Ian!!!!
Hi Ian, Thanks for your video. It helped me mount my Zumo XT to my '11 1200GS. Power to GPS fine however my LAMPF is flashing now. I understand why LAMPF can show due to low draw but would not have thought this would happen with the GPS form the optional accessory socket. Have you come across this before? Thanks for all your videos! Ben.
Another spectacular video, Ian. I just got a 2020 GS HP and O was wondering if the Zumo XT would connect to the factory cradle. Obviously not but you’ve shown us a simple way to mount the XT cradle. Thank you!
Thanks Ian. Do you know whether the Sumo XT has the ability to charge via USB? Maybe you will talk about this in a future review of the XT? Thanks and continue the good work.
Why did you delete my comment on the adapter ? Probably because it was a much better alternative than your stupid garmin install. I am finished with your channel.
Hi Ian, thank you for your informative blogs, I am a retired 64 year old man and I ride a 2014 F800 gsa and love every moment on it. I live in the low veld near the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Really enjoy your show and the information you share. Thank you so much. Blessings from SA.
Nice install video. I did a similar install on my F850GS also using the BMW repair plug but instead using the Touratech locking mount. The Touratech mount is a bit pricy at $200 but I like the convenience of not having to constantly remove my Garmin every time I stop somewhere.
i like the touratech also , they also sell bundles with the zumo xt for cheaper. It looks ruget , it hold very good the gps unit and it locks , so if you forget it on the base you will find it back when you return.
Good morning from Anaheim. I watched your unicorn video & was laughing at what you said about the hateful comments (hair & cloths). At least the negative jealous haters help the algorithm boost up your channel! I enjoyed the two videos I've had time to watch on the KLR 650. I'd be interested to see how the KLR 650 would stack up in the unicorn video, but I guess there are many more bikes you could have put into a side-by-side review like that. Anyway I appreciate your channel & I'm honored to be a loyal subscriber.
I've got this mount, but will now chose this way instead. Why ? Because it removes all the bollox on the mount. And my Adapter keeps losing connection. This way is much cleaner.
Hi Ian, thank you for sharing. Question... Yes, the BMW Navigator VI is very much out of date...! Compared with Google Maps on my iPhone, the Garmin VI is almost useless, let alone the price they charge for it...! However, the BMW Navigator DOES offer us the option to display all kinds of info on the Navigator screen related to our motorcycle. Such as; engine temperature, tire pressure, fuel range, ambient temperature, and much more. In fact; up to 16 different fields for us to choose from what we want to have displayed. And because the BMW TFT does NOT display all this information - I need to go through the menu to search for this information each time I want to be informed! - to me it is of value to have this kind of information displayed at all times. Question: Does the Garmin XT also give us the option to display up to 16 fields of our specific BMW motorcycle info? And does the XT offer making phone calls and playing music while connected to BMW's helmet communication system 7 ? Or is it only a GPS? Note: The BMW magic rotary wheel to control the Garmin for me is not that important, being able to use my gloves to operate the Garmin via the screen is much more useful to me. Thank you. Good luck with your channel and happy riding! Greetings from Belgium, Coen
Mount the name plate upside down during initial attachment like the video shows. Once it is spun around the logo is proper and the supplied Allen wrench will fit between the mount and windscreen for final tightening.
Thanks for the great video, Ian I currently own a 2017 Harley Street Glide and have been watching your channel trying to learn the world of Adventure bikes and you are a great help. I understand why you say, "I don't care how you want crimp your wires". There is nothing wrong with crimping, I worked in the automotive field for a long time and also on fire engines and preferred to solder when it was an option, but I get it sometimes I don't want to do that. I would suggest you get the crimp connectors that have the heat shrink already on them. These give you two advantages 1, they seal the connection from the elements like water I'm sure you have ridden in the rain and the second advantage is it gives a second point that will keep the joint from coming loose and usually they have glue when you heat them up. Keep the great videos coming really enjoying the AG and 901 videos!
Great video I’m using google on an old iPhone I have as my nav 5 is rubbish have excactly the sam bike as you I don’t go off rd on it but also like your bark busters keep up the excellent work 👍👍
I’ve owned 8 Garmin gps’s & found them all easy to use and fast enough for me, other than my E-trex vista maybe. Plus, I’ve had trouble with 2 that were well out of warranty. When I returned them for repairs, Garmin simply sent me a new unit. Great service IMO. Other than being overpriced, so far my Nav VI on my 1250 has worked great & connects much better than my TFT dash. In the past, I had a lot of fun navigating with a paper map spread out at breakfast while I wrote out a turn by turn route sheet. That made trips more interesting, especially finding gas stops, but this is way easier. Mike, a Garmin fanboy 😎
Crimp connectors seriously are an inferior connection and something as a career electrician involved with just a lot of different things from low vold dc to much higher AC stuff I have seen so many crimp connectors fail ...for one thing in most applications it is stranded wire which so easily can work loose....at the very least twist the strands tight first or tin with solder ....but if doing that why not just solder the connections and insulate with shrink tubing which will then NEVER fail under any normal conditions. I had a pre owned 15k milr bike the previous owner had wired in all sorts of things with quality wire and brand name crimp connectors but one after another they were coming loose and losing connection ....with low volt direct current especially this is apt to occur over time with vibration and temp changes on top or having been too casual an install to begin with crimping procedure ...I hate em for automotive type stuff especially unless short term non critical
Thanks for your video! I have a question and would like your help to clarify it! If I disconnect the cable from the original GPS base of the motorcycle, will I have any problems with the general operating system? I mean, will there be any error messages on the dashboard that need to be reprogrammed?
I hate to say it but wonderwheel integration is the main and only reason I'm stuck with an outdated NAV 6. I want to have the ability to zoom in and out without lifting my hands from the handlebars when riding off-road. I understand why many people are switching to android tablets that can be controlled with bluetooth or wired buttons mounted on the handlebars. I don't really get why Garmin can't or doesn't want to make such buttons. Anyway, love your videos, keep them coming!
I forgot to comment in the unicorn video about the bikes I'd own. My conversion kit street legal 2004 Yamaha wr250F, which has the YZ250 motor, not the street bike motor they put in the wr250R) & my touring adventure bike would be the sport edition 2021 KLR 650, with ABS. If I hit the lottery I'd add two more bikes a 1971 Yamaha 175 Enduro & a 1969 Bonneville. It would be hard to choose between the cooler looking T120R, the road version with down pipes, or the T120C, the off-road/street scrambler with high pipes.
What are the pros and cons of mounting this way vs removing the BMW nav, mounting the Zumo, and using a USB charging cable? I am curious and will this setup work with my 2023 GSA?
Ok that was a great video , but can I ask you a question, my nav 6 has been the worst £600 rubbish satellite navigation full stop , I’m on my 3rd unit , and I’m struggling with buying another Garmin unit ? So how do I buy another Garmin product. Keep up the great work you do as it really helps the guys and girls worldwide. Carl uk 🇬🇧
BMW as a premium brand should come with an XT. That it does not, is just a total rip-off. I'm still going to buy a K1600 GT though... LoL That engine, omg...
Splendid vid as always ! I already have a garmin 700i for my Skidoo... do you think it would work the same? Perhaps not all cool feature from Zumo arent on the 700!?!
Ian - question - wouldn’t the voltage through the cable, to the original mount already be stepped down since it was designed to operate the NAV 6. I ask, becasue the new XT2 does NOT have that step down inverter.
Great video. Can I plug my sat nav. to a power socket on GSA 1200 instead? I think the only downside will be no power when engine is off and of course the socket will be not available to plug in any other devices?
You would of been better just purchasing a 3D AM adapter then you could of just utilised the original bmw Cradle a much simpler way and you can lock the sat nav into the cradle like the Nav 6
Hy from Croatia , van You tell me ,do i have navi conection Jack on My motorcycle , i dont have BMW navigation, i bought just rail and spare Jack for original navi conection .. My problem is , can not find where to plug in im motorcycle ...many thnx
Ian, I'm ready to ditch my BMW Cradle and Connected mis-navigation app! Do you still recommend this setup now that a year has past since you uploaded it? Is there anything better available today?
Mounted a Garmin 390 on a K1300S. One peculiarity there: due to the external trafo (like the Zumo XT has) a small current was still drawn when the bike was switched off. Meaning that the battery slowly was drained. Solved it by putting a switch between the nav and the battery. Maybe something to think off with the XT and a CAN Bus system like BMW’s.
At the end of the video when you were wrapping up, it appeared as though your wonder-wheel was on the throttle side of the bike. Did you move it? What's the story there?
I have a Zumo XT I’d like to install on a 2022 R1250GSA. Does utilizing the Motopump 12mm adapter cause the Garmin unit to interfere with the view of the factory instrument screen? Thanks for this video
Hi. Just connected my zumo xt the same way you have on my 2022 gs. How did you Bluetooth connect the zumo to the bike , or do you have to connect the zumo directly to your helmet. I can’t play music through the bike from my phone if the garmin is connected directly ti my helmet
Thank you for making this video. I ordered a repair plug based on your guidance to swap a Zumo from my 2013 gsa to my 2016 gsa. I view your episodes on UA-cam and are subscribed to your site.
dont even have my F750 GS YET, but have the latest Garmin motorcycle unit saved on amazon, half the price of the BMW, this is way I want mine mounted but will need to find the Bar for mounting...good video!
Thanks Ian. Brand new to your channel. Great job! Question .. Can I just install the additional xt unit while also keeping my current Nav6? Is there any additional power requirements I may not be considering while theoretically using 2 units at once?
Nice work…Did you see Pat’s -Adv video re adaptor from Italy that allows you to mount XT ON bmw cradle - even the lock works…… Just did a 900 km day on my 1250GS. AMAZING MACHINE!
Thank you Ian, worked like a charm! I did end up taking off both side and front fairings, as well as windscreen; that gave me a *lot of room to play with to route the cables, but it took a couple of hours to do everything.
Pro Tip - Use the low profile Cobra cable ties. Clip the tail and it disappears into the flat head with no bulky head and no sharp tail stub to cut you.
HI Ian, thanks for another informative video. I took your advice and bought a 2017 R2000 GSA which I pick up next Saturday. I have removed the Zumo XT from my Africa Twin so this video is very timely. I am looking at buying a BMW Nav 5 to put in the 'hole' but might now use my Zumo as you have done. Do you know if the BMW repair plug varies from model to model, i.e would the same plug fit my non TFT setup? Thanks again.
Hi Ian, Have you used the tomtom rider 550? I went ahead and bought one of these due to reviews about Garmins 'non intuitive' operation. I have a mate who has a 2017 1200GS and the Nav 6 is pretty clunky and mis behaving. I have a 2011 GS. Since getting the TomTom I am really annoyed that they don't have many back country tracks and some routes that have been shared with me are not able to be followed with the TomTom. I have a handheld trekking Garmin that has all the tracks and contours....can you tell me if the zumo shows contour maps when you are riding? And does it have all the back country tracks pre-installed? I am in Australia so I know things could be a little different however I would love to hear your advice. Thanks, Ben.
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Hi Ian clad you've solved your youtube issues since I have not been on any social media since 2017 was not sure of exactly what happen. I really enjoy your work looking forward to your newest video thank you for your content.
Thanks! Yes, my channel was hacked. Very difficult process to get it back!
Sorry its a controller, not wonder wheel. The video was excellent cause this is the information I was looking for. Thank you
Sorry you were hacked. Glad you are back. I agree with your opinion on the Zumo XT. Far better than previous versions. I have a Motopump but did not know that they made mounts and other products.
It's good to see you back.
thanks!
CHANNEL IS BACK! nice.
YES thanks
I'm installing mine today. Thanks for all the information
Thank you for sharing this video, I just purchase a 1200 GS, if I have any questions reach out to you
Ride safe ✌🏼
Nice video how to install XT, but no word about what You lose... No controls from hand wheel anymore, no GS data on screen (Since there is no connection to motorcycle just power), no tire pressure information anymore. I am riding with my GS using Navigator V and I am very happy with it. When I drive with enduro glows on unknown track - its very usefull to zoom in and out with wheel. I think BMW Navigator is best motorcycle implementation - no touch screens during driving!!!
If you have a TFT bike you don't need the extra info on the GPS as much. But with the older dials yes I agree
Is there an alternate connector on the garmin to simply plug it into a USB port (which I assume has the correct voltage) ? Cause that would be preferable if you ask me than having to splice any wiring etc ....I mean I already have a usb port near the dash will be a shame if I cant simply use that ...I had an old garmin on a used Vstrom (that was total junk in operation cutting in and out) it had a base with a bunch of realy fine pins that for the life of me I never understood why it needed more than two wires ....I so happily ripped that junk off the bike and seriously thought about taking a hammer to it lol ....I just want to charge it via a little USB cable rather than hardwired method ...is that possible?
Ian, regarding the BUTT CONNECTORS - there are BUTT CONNECTORS that use HEAT SHRINK - seal out moisture; I was not sure if you used those or not in your video.
Excellent video, thank you for this. I was wondering, do you have a preference between the Zumo XT and the Zumo XT 2?
Great video, thanks 😃
Glad you liked it!
A very helpful and informative vid. Thanks 👍👍
I was about to do the very same thing: I was getting fed up with the Nav VI because of the air bubble problem.
But apparently BMW got Garmin to make a new model, with a new TFT screen that (supposedly) fixes the air bubble problem, and I got mine under warranty still (2nd time I replaced it, both under warranty). They call the new unit the Nav VI+.
It’s still the same unit, but it has the new TFT screen and an updated UI (software version 10.0). So far I haven’t got any issues with it…
I suggest using portrait orientation. I have found that the wiring is easier to conceal. I also found that this orientation was better (for my use) because it displayed more of the road that I am currently traveling on.
Great suggestion!
I'm buying a bike that did exactly this after watching your video, but I'd like to upgrade the gps to the new 6" XT2. Do you know what i'd need to change to make it fit up?
Hi Ian, I have a question, do you have to take your Garmin XT off every time you leave the bike unattended in a public place?
Do you have any protection against theft?
Thanks for very nice video and best regards :-)
Sorry....I must have missed something.....did you say once installed I will get use of the wonder-wheel to zoom in and out AND navigate thru with the wheel??? If so, that's awesome.....im ordering today!!!!
Thanks Ian!!!!
No, you cannot; the wonder wheel becomes inoperative with this installation.
Good video
Thanks for the visit
I did it with the exact parts, but I use the Touratech key lock system which is awesome!
Hi Ian, Thanks for your video. It helped me mount my Zumo XT to my '11 1200GS. Power to GPS fine however my LAMPF is flashing now. I understand why LAMPF can show due to low draw but would not have thought this would happen with the GPS form the optional accessory socket. Have you come across this before? Thanks for all your videos! Ben.
I’m going to buy the Motopumps 12mm mount. Do you have a discount code for it? Thanks!
Another spectacular video, Ian. I just got a 2020 GS HP and O was wondering if the Zumo XT would connect to the factory cradle. Obviously not but you’ve shown us a simple way to mount the XT cradle. Thank you!
An Italian company make an adapter to do what you want
Ciao but it works with the original scroll on the bar?
Thanks Ian. Do you know whether the Sumo XT has the ability to charge via USB? Maybe you will talk about this in a future review of the XT? Thanks and continue the good work.
Yes, it charges from the USB port.
@@Bikeyid excellent. Thanks Jeff
🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦thanks for sharing this.
Nice good job man.
Thanks for the visit
@@BigRockMoto just trying to help
Have you thought about a review of the Zumo?
Yes...
Thank you. Will the Garmen GPS fit on the GS factory mount as is without wiring it to the bike?
But you can't control it with the wonder wheel.
What Bluetooth pairing protocol are you using? Bike to phone or phone to GPS?
What is the overall cost in comparison to the Nav 6? If my GS already come ready to plug the N6 I’m wondering if it’s worth it
$475 vs 600 for the Nav 6 alone
The nav VI has the function of looking at stats from the bikes computer and can be used as a digital dash. Does that still work with this GPS?
no
Why did you delete my comment on the adapter ? Probably because it was a much better alternative than your stupid garmin install. I am finished with your channel.
Hi Ian, thank you for your informative blogs, I am a retired 64 year old man and I ride a 2014 F800 gsa and love every moment on it. I live in the low veld near the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Really enjoy your show and the information you share. Thank you so much. Blessings from SA.
Thanks. Where did you fasten the ground wire?
Nice install video. I did a similar install on my F850GS also using the BMW repair plug but instead using the Touratech locking mount. The Touratech mount is a bit pricy at $200 but I like the convenience of not having to constantly remove my Garmin every time I stop somewhere.
Thanks for the tip!
i like the touratech also , they also sell bundles with the zumo xt for cheaper. It looks ruget , it hold very good the gps unit and it locks , so if you forget it on the base you will find it back when you return.
Where did you get that repair plug?
ua-cam.com/video/TPiAsfTTNZA/v-deo.html
Good morning from Anaheim. I watched your unicorn video & was laughing at what you said about the hateful comments (hair & cloths). At least the negative jealous haters help the algorithm boost up your channel! I enjoyed the two videos I've had time to watch on the KLR 650. I'd be interested to see how the KLR 650 would stack up in the unicorn video, but I guess there are many more bikes you could have put into a side-by-side review like that. Anyway I appreciate your channel & I'm honored to be a loyal subscriber.
Not good, you loose ability to lock the XT unit, get a 3D printed motorrad adapter & choose lockable in the specs.
I've got this mount, but will now chose this way instead. Why ? Because it removes all the bollox on the mount. And my Adapter keeps losing connection. This way is much cleaner.
23 GSA Trophy Zumo XT'd thanks to you buddy!
Glad to help!
Hi Ian, thank you for sharing. Question...
Yes, the BMW Navigator VI is very much out of date...! Compared with Google Maps on my iPhone, the Garmin VI is almost useless, let alone the price they charge for it...!
However, the BMW Navigator DOES offer us the option to display all kinds of info on the Navigator screen related to our motorcycle. Such as; engine temperature, tire pressure, fuel range, ambient temperature, and much more. In fact; up to 16 different fields for us to choose from what we want to have displayed.
And because the BMW TFT does NOT display all this information - I need to go through the menu to search for this information each time I want to be informed! - to me it is of value to have this kind of information displayed at all times.
Question:
Does the Garmin XT also give us the option to display up to 16 fields of our specific BMW motorcycle info?
And does the XT offer making phone calls and playing music while connected to BMW's helmet communication system 7 ?
Or is it only a GPS?
Note: The BMW magic rotary wheel to control the Garmin for me is not that important, being able to use my gloves to operate the Garmin via the screen is much more useful to me.
Thank you. Good luck with your channel and happy riding!
Greetings from Belgium, Coen
I was thinking the same question. And def would like to know the answer
You need to do a video on how you keep your garage so clean. Enjoy all your info. Keep up the great work.
Anyone else's OCD alarming off that the Motopumps logo will be upside down when he spun it around......AAAAAAAHHHHHHH
Mount the name plate upside down during initial attachment like the video shows. Once it is spun around the logo is proper and the supplied Allen wrench will fit between the mount and windscreen for final tightening.
Thanks for the install vid. Is it worth changing from the Nav VI to the Zumo XT -- Mainly (entirely) road riding. Find the Nav VI slow !
Thanks for the great video, Ian I currently own a 2017 Harley Street Glide and have been watching your channel trying to learn the world of Adventure bikes and you are a great help. I understand why you say, "I don't care how you want crimp your wires". There is nothing wrong with crimping, I worked in the automotive field for a long time and also on fire engines and preferred to solder when it was an option, but I get it sometimes I don't want to do that. I would suggest you get the crimp connectors that have the heat shrink already on them. These give you two advantages 1, they seal the connection from the elements like water I'm sure you have ridden in the rain and the second advantage is it gives a second point that will keep the joint from coming loose and usually they have glue when you heat them up. Keep the great videos coming really enjoying the AG and 901 videos!
thanks!
Great video I’m using google on an old iPhone I have as my nav 5 is rubbish have excactly the sam bike as you I don’t go off rd on it but also like your bark busters keep up the excellent work 👍👍
Thanks for sharing
I’ve owned 8 Garmin gps’s & found them all easy to use and fast enough for me, other than my E-trex vista maybe. Plus, I’ve had trouble with 2 that were well out of warranty. When I returned them for repairs, Garmin simply sent me a new unit. Great service IMO. Other than being overpriced, so far my Nav VI on my 1250 has worked great & connects much better than my TFT dash.
In the past, I had a lot of fun navigating with a paper map spread out at breakfast while I wrote out a turn by turn route sheet. That made trips more interesting, especially finding gas stops, but this is way easier. Mike, a Garmin fanboy 😎
Crimp connectors seriously are an inferior connection and something as a career electrician involved with just a lot of different things from low vold dc to much higher AC stuff I have seen so many crimp connectors fail ...for one thing in most applications it is stranded wire which so easily can work loose....at the very least twist the strands tight first or tin with solder ....but if doing that why not just solder the connections and insulate with shrink tubing which will then NEVER fail under any normal conditions. I had a pre owned 15k milr bike the previous owner had wired in all sorts of things with quality wire and brand name crimp connectors but one after another they were coming loose and losing connection ....with low volt direct current especially this is apt to occur over time with vibration and temp changes on top or having been too casual an install to begin with crimping procedure ...I hate em for automotive type stuff especially unless short term non critical
Glad to see the channel back in action! Keep up the great work.
YES indeed! Some really good tips here...Thanks Ian!
If you have the BMW Nav Cradle on your bike, Enav-XT makes a direct adapter for the factory cradle to the Garmin XT. Plug and play :)
how do you tell which are the positive and negative wires to XT wires ?
Thanks for your video! I have a question and would like your help to clarify it! If I disconnect the cable from the original GPS base of the motorcycle, will I have any problems with the general operating system? I mean, will there be any error messages on the dashboard that need to be reprogrammed?
I hate to say it but wonderwheel integration is the main and only reason I'm stuck with an outdated NAV 6. I want to have the ability to zoom in and out without lifting my hands from the handlebars when riding off-road. I understand why many people are switching to android tablets that can be controlled with bluetooth or wired buttons mounted on the handlebars. I don't really get why Garmin can't or doesn't want to make such buttons.
Anyway, love your videos, keep them coming!
lack of the wheel control with the XT is a big downer, for sure
I forgot to comment in the unicorn video about the bikes I'd own. My conversion kit street legal 2004 Yamaha wr250F, which has the YZ250 motor, not the street bike motor they put in the wr250R) & my touring adventure bike would be the sport edition 2021 KLR 650, with ABS. If I hit the lottery I'd add two more bikes a 1971 Yamaha 175 Enduro & a 1969 Bonneville. It would be hard to choose between the cooler looking T120R, the road version with down pipes, or the T120C, the off-road/street scrambler with high pipes.
What are the pros and cons of mounting this way vs removing the BMW nav, mounting the Zumo, and using a USB charging cable? I am curious and will this setup work with my 2023 GSA?
What did you do with the number 2 spare cable ?
Thanks
Ian , great work - just waiting on my Pig Tail. Coming from Phone on Quadlock - this also frees up the USB to keep power to my GoPRo via the MEdiaMod.
Ok that was a great video , but can I ask you a question, my nav 6 has been the worst £600 rubbish satellite navigation full stop , I’m on my 3rd unit , and I’m struggling with buying another Garmin unit ? So how do I buy another Garmin product. Keep up the great work you do as it really helps the guys and girls worldwide. Carl uk 🇬🇧
Stupid BMW noob question here, do those deflectors fit the GS model as well?
BMW as a premium brand should come with an XT. That it does not, is just a total rip-off. I'm still going to buy a K1600 GT though... LoL That engine, omg...
Splendid vid as always !
I already have a garmin 700i for my Skidoo... do you think it would work the same? Perhaps not all cool feature from Zumo arent on the 700!?!
Ian - question - wouldn’t the voltage through the cable, to the original mount already be stepped down since it was designed to operate the NAV 6. I ask, becasue the new XT2 does NOT have that step down inverter.
Great video. Can I plug my sat nav. to a power socket on GSA 1200 instead? I think the only downside will be no power when engine is off and of course the socket will be not available to plug in any other devices?
You would of been better just purchasing a 3D AM adapter then you could of just utilised the original bmw Cradle a much simpler way and you can lock the sat nav into the cradle like the Nav 6
Hy from Croatia , van You tell me ,do i have navi conection Jack on My motorcycle , i dont have BMW navigation, i bought just rail and spare Jack for original navi conection ..
My problem is , can not find where to plug in im motorcycle ...many thnx
So since the Zumo XT2 uses 12v, no step down for the voltage, right? Everything else is the same?
Ian, I'm ready to ditch my BMW Cradle and Connected mis-navigation app! Do you still recommend this setup now that a year has past since you uploaded it? Is there anything better available today?
Great video, as usual. Would you know if this approach will work with a 2017 s1000xr as well?
I just ordered the repair plug from Max BMW. Thanks for the great video!
Same 👍 thank you Ian!
So with the stock GPS mount you can lock the BMW GPS ? When going buy what your video has there is NO way to secure the Zumo GPS to the mount?
Our "fully modern" motorcycle GPS is now 😂 outdated. XT2 is out and all new (as if) 😮
Why did you need the garmin power adaptor, the bmw accesory plug that you connected to already has only 5v?
Mounted a Garmin 390 on a K1300S. One peculiarity there: due to the external trafo (like the Zumo XT has) a small current was still drawn when the bike was switched off. Meaning that the battery slowly was drained. Solved it by putting a switch between the nav and the battery. Maybe something to think off with the XT and a CAN Bus system like BMW’s.
At the end of the video when you were wrapping up, it appeared as though your wonder-wheel was on the throttle side of the bike. Did you move it? What's the story there?
I wonder will this same wiring setup work with my 2014?🤔
I own a GS r1100gs from 1997,with XT garmin nav.With original connectors,and works awesome!
Waiting for Tiger 900 Rally review!
I assume that this method would also work with the newer xt2? Please advise. Thank you.
Did you all just cut the 2nd wire and remove it completely?
How does this solution compare to the BMW iphone mount which synchs with thee wonder wheel/tft screen?
Hey Ian, don't forget to enable the 2 factor authentication!
I didn't catch it if you said but, can you use the wonder wheel to zoom in with it wired this way?
No, he stated that early on in the video.
Thank you for the videos
Can i install it on 750gs?
Hi Ian, great idea! I've just done the same on my GS works perfect and looks great!
Keep it going! hope all your subscribers can help too :D
Great vid! For the algorithm. Need a quick vid on what happened.
Coming soon!
Thank you for the vid! Helped me out a lot. 😎
I have a Zumo XT I’d like to install on a 2022 R1250GSA. Does utilizing the Motopump 12mm adapter cause the Garmin unit to interfere with the view of the factory instrument screen? Thanks for this video
I see now you stated in same position as BMW factory mount. Great install video.
But, you can’t lock the Zumo on with this connection can you?
Hi. Just connected my zumo xt the same way you have on my 2022 gs. How did you Bluetooth connect the zumo to the bike , or do you have to connect the zumo directly to your helmet. I can’t play music through the bike from my phone if the garmin is connected directly ti my helmet
Did you get this sorted? I will be installing my Zumo soon and am curious how it worked out for you.
Can you still use the wheel at your left handlebar for zooming or going thru the program of the gps ?
Did you not watch the video ?
@@onahi2002 Im not sure many people actually did, most of these questions were answered in the video. LOL
Thank you for making this video. I ordered a repair plug based on your guidance to swap a Zumo from my 2013 gsa to my 2016 gsa. I view your episodes on UA-cam and are subscribed to your site.
dont even have my F750 GS YET, but have the latest Garmin motorcycle unit saved on amazon, half the price of the BMW, this is way I want mine mounted but will need to find the Bar for mounting...good video!
Thanks Ian. Brand new to your channel. Great job! Question .. Can I just install the additional xt unit while also keeping my current Nav6? Is there any additional power requirements I may not be considering while theoretically using 2 units at once?
Yes you can!
Wondering the same thing. How do you add the Garmin wiring without removing the OEM BMW cradle and wires?
Nice work…Did you see Pat’s -Adv video re adaptor from Italy that allows you to mount XT ON bmw cradle - even the lock works……
Just did a 900 km day on my 1250GS. AMAZING MACHINE!
Thank you Ian, worked like a charm!
I did end up taking off both side and front fairings, as well as windscreen; that gave me a *lot of room to play with to route the cables, but it took a couple of hours to do everything.
Pro Tip - Use the low profile Cobra cable ties. Clip the tail and it disappears into the flat head with no bulky head and no sharp tail stub to cut you.
HI Ian, thanks for another informative video. I took your advice and bought a 2017 R2000 GSA which I pick up next Saturday. I have removed the Zumo XT from my Africa Twin so this video is very timely. I am looking at buying a BMW Nav 5 to put in the 'hole' but might now use my Zumo as you have done. Do you know if the BMW repair plug varies from model to model, i.e would the same plug fit my non TFT setup? Thanks again.
Hi Ian, Have you used the tomtom rider 550? I went ahead and bought one of these due to reviews about Garmins 'non intuitive' operation. I have a mate who has a 2017 1200GS and the Nav 6 is pretty clunky and mis behaving. I have a 2011 GS. Since getting the TomTom I am really annoyed that they don't have many back country tracks and some routes that have been shared with me are not able to be followed with the TomTom. I have a handheld trekking Garmin that has all the tracks and contours....can you tell me if the zumo shows contour maps when you are riding? And does it have all the back country tracks pre-installed? I am in Australia so I know things could be a little different however I would love to hear your advice. Thanks, Ben.