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#1 | Garmin Zumo 550 datum

Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:37 pm

Is anyone using a Garmin Zumo 550 on their 1250RS?
How did you wire it in? Did you take advantage of any of the stock wiring? Or is a scratch built effort?
I have a recently refreshed Zumo that does everything I need...I can't justify $1K for a new GPS.
Thanks - Jay

2020 BMW R1250RS / 2014 Ducati M1200S / 2005 BMW Boxer Cup / 1996 BMW K1100RS (SE) / 1984 Kawasaki GPz 1100

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#2 | RE: Garmin Zumo 550 datum

Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:53 pm (Last edited: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:54 pm)

On my K1300S I used a BMW Zumo, same unit as the Zumo 550.
I used a BMW repair cable to connect the Zumo power cable to the existing bike plug.
You can do the same on the RS.
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Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#3 | RE: Garmin Zumo 550 datum

Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:55 pm

I do not have a 550 but I do have a more recent Zumo 390

I have simply used https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-309-7U - you only need the post & 2 bolts as it replaces half of the clutch lever housing.

I installed a 12V socket on a fly lead that goes into my tankbag. I plug in the satnav and any my phone into this socket.

I took power from the switched live fuse under the rider's seat using a piggy back fuse. You could take power from the OE satnav wiring. Remove the cradle and get a cable to plug into the now free wire.

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#4 | RE: Garmin Zumo 550 datum

Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:56 pm

If it helps, the NavVI is available for $759 until the end of the month. If you are looking for mounting ideas, I used exactly the same technique as Lee on my K13S and it was perfect. Powers on and off with the bike.

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#5 | RE: Garmin Zumo 550 datum

Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:33 am

Zitat von TriangleRider im Beitrag #4
If it helps, the NavVI is available for $759 until the end of the month. .

And in the US a used Nav V sells for around $300 to $350 on the Adventure Rider forum.
Watch in the Flea market section under Parts.
https://advrider.com/f/forums/flea-market.14/

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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