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Zumo XT
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triplethreat
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I purchased one a few weeks ago, but you would probably need to be more specific than "the old one" in order get an answer. As far as mine is concerned, the last motorcycle specific Garmin I have owned was/is the Zumo 550 and it definitely won't fit that mount. Maybe someone else can help, but you probably need to refer to a certain model rather than the old one.
ThreeWheels
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I can't be certain, but from the photos of the XT, it looks like the mounting is unique.
Perhaps Garmin is starting a new series of GPS units ?
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
Perhaps Garmin is starting a new series of GPS units ?
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
triplethreat
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Here is a picture of the back of the Zumo XT. The area within the red is where the mounting base fits.....
On the right side of the picture, the power button is on top, the next opening (covered with a rubber flap) is where the micro SD card goes if you need one (can put in a micro SD card up to 64GB capacity), and the opening below that is where you connect a USB to the GPS for charging and for file transfer. That port is a "mini" USB, not a micro USB port. Then, right below that is a speaker, which I guess is used if you put the GPS in a car mount and aren't using BlueTooth to send the sound to the car audio system.
Oh, and if I'm not mistaken, the internal memory of the XT is 32GB for maps, MP3 files, POI, etc......so quite a large internal memory, especially when compared to my old Zumo 550..........which I think was 4GB
NEXUS
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I put the new Garmin Garmin Zumo XT with Lamonster Ram mount on his Handlebars mount.
It pushed it up a little too tall for me so I took off the RAM mount off of his aluminum bracket
and bolted directly the Zumo mount to it. Surprisingly the holes were the same and so are the
threads. I use the same bolts that held on the Ram Mount to put on the Zumo mount.
It sits low and flat but easy to see and out-of-the-way
It pushed it up a little too tall for me so I took off the RAM mount off of his aluminum bracket
and bolted directly the Zumo mount to it. Surprisingly the holes were the same and so are the
threads. I use the same bolts that held on the Ram Mount to put on the Zumo mount.
It sits low and flat but easy to see and out-of-the-way
NEXUS
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This was the easiest GPS to hook up all it has the hotwire and negative.
I put in a separate accessory fuse panel 14 circuit-7 hook to a solenoid for
the key switch that turns on 80 amp relay for power.
The other 7 have power on always with a 40 amp main fuse.
All you really have to do is hook it to the battery it's fused already.
Some people would rather have it hooked to the accessories when you key the switch.
I have mine hot all the time. I have found once it is fully charged it has no draw on it.
(The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location on your motorcycle,
based on available power sources and safe cable routing. No fuse is required.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=97&v=PTFH062wT8s&feature=emb_logo
triplethreat
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It is a pretty easy hookup and the only thing I would add here it that if you route the wiring really tucked away in behind the bodywork, try to make sure that you have easy access to the fuse just in case something happens and it blows. Mine ended up being accessible by just raising the frunk lid.
troop
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Do you owners think the mounting plate will hold up in the elements when the unit is off? I'd likely put one of these .. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RAP-S-KNOB...th-5-Pin-Pattern-for-B-Size-Arms/202903807403 on the RAM arm to make it semi secure..
eddieshep999
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You can also get a Ram locking mount kit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143124538311
I Believe the Zumo XT does not have a replaceable battery at least on the You tube review I watched the reviewer could not see any access to the battery
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143124538311
I Believe the Zumo XT does not have a replaceable battery at least on the You tube review I watched the reviewer could not see any access to the battery
triplethreat
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Even though it is a motorcycle GPS, there is an accessory for the XT for mounting in a vehicle. That accessory kit comes with a base that has a 12V cigarette lighter/power port plug on the end of it. You probably would need/want to shorten the cord though or you'd have a bunch of cord all looped/coiled up. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/pn/010-12953-01
troop
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Still owning a few Garmin auto gps's, I have a few 12v power cords. I have wound them up/tied off to a workable length. I have a note in to Garmin, but who knows how long before they answer me?? Just wondering if those cords would work? Gotta believe so, but ????
** Just received from Garmin:
Hello Jeff,
Yes, the vehicle power cable that came with the Nuvi 2589 will work with the Zumo XT. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thank you for choosing Garmin,
Rick
Product Support
Garmin International
Cruzr Joe
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triplethreat
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Joe, post 4 is the picture that I posted of the back of the GPS and was meant to show the shape of the "Mounting" hole for the supplied base with the XT. It also shows the rubber covers for both the micro SD card slot and the cover over the port for the mini USB cable input for charging and or hooking up to your computer. I see nothing that indicates that battery access is available for the XT.
troop
Well-known member
Did you run your power cable directly to the battery, or did you use the switched accessory connection under the frunk ?
triplethreat
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I used the switched accessory wires under the frunk. I figure that if I'm stopped somewhere and I need to use it without starting the Spyder, it's got battery power to run on. And BTW, those wires are hidden really well, I looked and looked and looked some more. Finally, I bit the bullet and pulled the battery and they were off to the "clutch" side of the battery. It helped that I had a Service Manual that I downloaded right after I got the Spyder and knew what color wires to look for.
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