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Has anyone pulled the Navigator mounts and replaced with a ZUMU XT mount. I’d like to go with the more reasonably priced option. More full capability. But I’d also like a locking mount and hard wire to the switch. What have you done? How did you mount? How did you power it? How do you lock it on? Pictures would be great!

Wessie has a Zumo XT on his 1200RS.

In case you are looking for a really cheap solution be aware the Zumo 660 fits the OE cradle. I still have my 660 but recently got a used Navigator VI for a good price.

It is a matter for you and in part may depend upon whether (a) you have more than one bike and (b) whether you already have an XT.

Chris

P.S. Welcome!

I was offered a BMW navigator 6 for €350 but turned it down as I prefer to use my phone and the BMW connected app on the TFT. €350 is not much money if you like a GPS.

Indeed I did.

Using the old Vortex GPS mount, I mounted the Zumo mount to the bar on top of the mount. However, you do need new clamping plates to attach Zumo mount to the little rod but your BMW dealer should have these available.
I also have a so-called "Zumo-Twist" and a lock in between the Zumo mount and the little rod to be able to turn to portrait or landscape mode and keep it on the bike at a gasstation. Next to that a new cap to replace the tiny one as delivered in the box.
The cable is attached to the same connector as was the NAV VI I owned before the XT, so whenever I activate the bike, the Zumo wakes up. There are 3 wires in the connection cable of which the middle one is used to transfer data from and to the NAV VI. If you look at the original cable from the original BMW mount, you'll seen which wire is + (red) and - (black)

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I have the Ram part as well as you can see on the second picture as it was my intention to use it as a camera mount. Problem is, that if you don't want the screen on video, you have to move the camera in such a way that it blocks the mirror. Space is limited and to have the GPS above the TFT screen is imo the best solution.

The lock is for lazy people only...

Zitat von TenCats im Beitrag #6

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The lock is for lazy people only...

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Thank you very helpful!. I’m going to leave the mount where it is, instead of the mount above the TFT. Everything you provided should still work.

A couple questions; I assume the wire/cable you purchased replaces the Nav VI wire. Is this correct? Second, What did you use/purchase for the Lock?

Correct, the cable above should be soldered to the cable of the Zumo XT. You can shorten the yellow wires a bit for else the total cable will be far too long.

I purchased the Zumo Lock via a Dutch website and I could give you the link but if you don't speak Dutch it won't be very helpful. Here is an international site: https://www.zumolock.com/index.php/en/purchase/zumolock

I only bought the Zumo lock and not the additional knob for the RAM mount for € 50 at a local shop.