@Igor23 thank you for the advice, do you mean this as per attached? is this the pigtail?

 

@Igor23 thank you for the advice, do you mean this as per attached? is this the pigtail?

That's the right one. Cut the zip tie and use it

Update: Looks like I posted a wrong part #, here is the right one: 83300413585

 

Stupid question, there is no cover against rain, is that an issue? I'm not planning to have the mount 100% of the time on the bike and so this cable will be exposed to rain.

 

I would say the connection is waterproof only if you have a cable from a gps mount connected. I would not worry about that.

 

exactly but is it a problem for the connector which is exposed to rain when not plugged to the GPS? It will be connected to the battery directly. I clearly dont understand this but Im sure someone here does...

 

Maybe a small baggie and a rubber band?

 

You could mount the cable so the connection points downward when it is loose, so that any raindrops will just drip off.

 

Can TOMtom provide a blanking plug? Worthwhile asking them that question...

 

I have asked Tomtom but there is no solution. I guess i will just cover that with some plastic.

 

GPS socket wiring

Hi

I have finally found the GPS socket but it has been cut by the scrote who previously stole it! Does anyone know where this cable eventually leads to so I can replace it all, the cut is too tricky to re attach the socket.

 

It's just "part" of the wiring loom i think.. Opening it up and soldering new wires on is the best option you have i think.

 

Cheers, I had hoped it would be a simple replace but then I remembered it’s a BMW!

 

Think it's the same at most bikes.. But then again; i dont take a pair of snips to my cable harness daily.

 

No, the gentleman that stole it probably thought any wires showing were for the alarm, so decided to snip away! That’s why I initially had trouble finding the socket as it was nestled inside the bike. At least I don’t have to buy a new socket!

 

Finally installed the holder. It fits great, there is no issue with tightening it and its very clean.

 

I mountain my Garmin Nav VI with the locking mount by Touratech. It secures the GPS unit, does not block the electronic display or analog instrument clusters, and the black and metal color keep with the aesthetic of my bike.

 

Excuse the messy garage, but here are some pics of my Garmin zumo XT2 on a BikePedR mount with moto pumps lock. No interference with my gauges or tank bag.

(If you've noticed that the head on pic looks odd it is because I blacked out the reflection on the face of the GPS unit of me taking the photo.)

 

My cheap Android Auto display from Alliexpress, does everything I need it to.

 

Initially Had a cheap CarPlay from
Amazon but CHIGEE BSD with rear camera switching is a safety game changer for
Me

 

I replaced my garmin with CHIGEE aio5 - CarPlay use google maps or Waze have Blind spot detection, TPMs front rear at cameras. I fitted it between my motogadget and rear of my rizoma wind detector initially it was recessed but I brought it a bit more to access the buttons

 

I just ordered the Chigee AIO-R for BMW for the GSA. It's supposed to ship end of August as it is a new product. Looking forward to it.

 

My second CHIGEE unit has no sound CHIGEE are sending a replacement unit . So my faith In CHIGEE is maintained quality is great

 

How to plug Garmin Zumo XT2

Hello, I’m wondering whether it’s easy to connect the gps nav by myself. I understand I can connect to the battery( I don’t prefer this way). There are red and black cable from garmin and I’m sending the picture of what I’ve got under the seat. Do you think it’s doable in this setup or I need to buy some parts.

Thanks in advance.

 

I am pretty sure the three pin connector you need is hidden under the tank on the left side, it has a cap over it. There is a bmw accessory wire for the plug BMW Repair Connector 3 Pole 3 Pin GPS Motorrad Genuine - 83300413585 | eBay you should be able to get it cheaper than this. There is a long thread already on this..... https://www.ninetowners.com/threads/gps-on-the-nine-t-thread-merged.55122/page-15#replies

 

As I went to the service anyway, I gave it them to connect properly. I didn't feel to do it