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    Default Has anyone installed a Zumo XT with Heli Bars?

    I have a 2020 RTL with Heli Bars and a Garmin 590LM using the factory mount. Has anyone upgraded to the Garmin Zumo XT? Will it fit if using Heli bars?
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    Quote Originally Posted by upsdoctor View Post
    I have a 2020 RTL with Heli Bars and a Garmin 590LM using the factory mount. Has anyone upgraded to the Garmin Zumo XT? Will it fit if using Heli bars?
    Yes.
    You remove the 590 mount from the BRP part, and install the XT mount into the OEM holes.
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    yes but did not like looking down so I gathered the guts an drilled my dash and mounted above cluster
    Running the power cable is a chore but works



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    Quote Originally Posted by Cirhere View Post
    yes but did not like looking down so I gathered the guts an drilled my dash and mounted above cluster
    Running the power cable is a chore but works



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    I tried that, but it vibrated badly up there, Cirhere. It’s a great position, especially with the clarity of the XT, and I know someone else who has done the same with no vibration, so it is obviously something to do with my particular setup. Is that a metal bar underneath? I.e. have you drilled through and fastened the XT mount to that bar?

    Sorry for the partial hijack, upsdoctor, but you have already received your answer - YES IT WILL (I have the XT/Helibars setup on mine).

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    Thanks guys. What do you think of the XT over the 590LM (other than the bigger/clearer screen)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peteoz View Post
    ..... so it is obviously something to do with my particular setup. Is that a metal bar underneath? I.e. have you drilled through and fastened the XT mount to that bar?
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    I put a 3 inch by 3 inch I don't know how thick not very probably 1/16 inch aluminum plate under dash and it works great
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    Quote Originally Posted by upsdoctor View Post
    Thanks guys. What do you think of the XT over the 590LM (other than the bigger/clearer screen)?
    Absolutely no comparison, upsdoctor. I know you said “other than the screen”, but the screen is worth the price of admission alone. It is so large and easy to see in bright light. The XT is also far more BT friendly than the 590 (not that there was anything wrong with the 590). Pairing multiple devices to it is easy. If you have any network access in the garage, the XT will search for any map/software/firmware updates and install them before it turns off. If you can get a 590 free, great, but if you can’t, spend the extra for the XT. You won’t regret it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cirhere View Post
    I put a 3 inch by 3 inch I don't know how thick not very probably 1/16 inch aluminum plate under dash and it works great
    Thanks Cirhere. I used a very solid stick on 2.5” ram mount base. If I thump the top of the console, even with just a 2” ramball arm in place (no XT), it vibrates significantly. On the road, this makes the XT virtually unreadable. I’ll see if I can eliminate the arm in some way, because that positioning on top of the console is ideal, although sitting it on the handlebar bracket means it really is only 2” below the dash display, line of sight, so it’s not too bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peteoz View Post
    Thanks Cirhere. I used a very solid stick on 2.5” ram mount base. If I thump the top of the console, even with just a 2” ramball arm in place (no XT), it vibrates significantly. On the road, this makes the XT virtually unreadable. I’ll see if I can eliminate the arm in some way, because that positioning on top of the console is ideal, although sitting it on the handlebar bracket means it really is only 2” below the dash display, line of sight, so it’s not too bad.

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    I don't know what to say to help you sorry, but I mainly use backroads it just doesn't vibrate much at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cirhere View Post
    I don't know what to say to help you sorry, but I mainly use backroads it just doesn't vibrate much at all
    You have helped more than enough, mate I now know that there are at least 2 of you not experiencing vibration, so I will look at possible causes. In the meantime, the current positioning works Many thanks

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    Yes, we used the touratech locking mount, kinda spendy but very secure mount and locks for quick trips into a store ect. We used the Lamonster clamp and plate (longer bolt with jam nut) to mount the Touratech xt mount.

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    Been using the Touratech mount since it was released. Yup, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for. Very robust and secure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by troop View Post
    Been using the Touratech mount since it was released. Yup, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for. Very robust and secure.
    I have to say that for me it was a better option to simply pop the XT out of its cradle and into the glove box on the RT, Troop. Only takes 5 seconds with the single XT press release. Sure, that’s 10 seconds per stop more than the Touratec, but it is also $370aud cheaper. If it was under $30 or so, I might have considered it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peteoz View Post
    I have to say that for me it was a better option to simply pop the XT out of its cradle and into the glove box on the RT, Troop. Only takes 5 seconds with the single XT press release. Sure, that’s 10 seconds per stop more than the Touratec, but it is also $370aud cheaper. If it was under $30 or so, I might have considered it.

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    I have a Madstad shield on my F3S. This shield has a crossbar brace directly up/front/center. I use a locking RAM arm along with the Touratech. Direct line of sight, with no need to look down/left/right. Perfect positioning. I never remove the GPS except to update.
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    Quote Originally Posted by troop View Post
    I have a Madstad shield on my F3S. This shield has a crossbar brace directly up/front/center. I use a locking RAM arm along with the Touratech. Direct line of sight, with no need to look down/left/right. Perfect positioning. I never remove the GPS except to update.
    The change to software, firmware and map updating is another feature of the XT that I really like, Troop. I am fortunate to have network signal in my garage, so the XT auto updates for me in situ as soon as I turn the RT off.

    P.s. great mount position for the XT

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    Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
    Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
    Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
    Kenda Kanine rear.
    2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red

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