These guys do a very sexy looking mount that fits in place of the BMW roundel between the bars. Take a look at "Flyer 2" on the Product Info page to see what it's like.

I'm told that they are really helpful if you email them and that the product is extremely well finished.

 

Thanks for the tip! I did get the mount (GT10-1 for K1600GT) from their distributor in the US. Top quality and prefect solution (pix attached)

 

I had bought one for my GSA but after trading in my GSA for a 22 K1600GT, I am thinking about returning it as the connected app seems to be decent, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPS device.

 

I agree that the BMW "connected app" works and it is nice to have but it does have few difficulties; when importing .gpx file to the app the "way-points" are lost. Although you can create a multi way-points route on the app, it is a tedious undertaking when you can only do it on the phone app. Additionally the "display-refresh-speed" over the cellular network and Bluetooth connection is slower and maps details are lesser when comparing to Garmin or other Nav apps.

 

No, you are not missing anything. The connected-app import .gpx files feature is currently useless. Connected-app Navigation is not "Prime-Time" yet. It is a shame as these are flag-ship touring machines with top-on-the-line TFT display and sub-par Nav option.

 

I like that set up, would a tank bag block the view of the GPS?

 

It could block the view; I guess it is all depending on the bag you are using? (size and placement)

 

Very nice, found out today on a 9 hour ride in 104 degree (F) the Connected app is trash.
I just feel it works the phones too hard with blutooth & wifi & display & charging at the same time. My phone shut down with the heat. ( I have had it in 110 degrees before on my GS so I blame the app).
And no, it wasn't in the cubby, because the iPhone pro barely fits and when i closed it I couldn't get the !$@%$! thing open again for 20 min, may have broken it as it will not open at all now.
Wife agrees and told me I could buy a Zumo tonight!

 

Very nice, found out today on a 9 hour ride in 104 degree (F) the Connected app is trash.
I just feel it works the phones too hard with blutooth & wifi & display & charging at the same time. My phone shut down with the heat. ( I have had it in 110 degrees before on my GS so I blame the app).
And no, it wasn't in the cubby, because the iPhone pro barely fits and when i closed it I couldn't get the !$@%$! thing open again for 20 min, may have broken it as it will not open at all now.
Wife agrees and told me I could buy a Zumo tonight!

Just got 22'GT Connected sucks. Have an xt on my s1000xr mounted and Arizona Jim ball in center and attached via ram plate. works like a charm. Ran electric from similar system as pdm60.

 

My solution was to bolt the Zumo cradle on a block to the phone cabinet door. Very happy with it!

 

My solution was to bolt the Zumo cradle on a block to the phone cabinet door. Very happy with it!

@DOC SPOOK - This is exactly what I'm looking for. Are you able to share a picture of how you bolted the cradle to the block of the cabinet door?

 

2022 K1600B GA
No obscuration of TFT.
Simple installation... roughly 1-hour (mostly removing/re-installing right-side fairing)

1ea – 010-12953-00 – GAX12953 Garmin Motorcycle Mounting Bracket for Zumo XT
1ea – 010-12953-03 – Garmin Motorcycle Wiring Harness for Zumo XT
1ea – 010-10962-10 – Garmin RAM Mounting Kit
1ea – RAM-B-408-112-15U – RAM Mounts Torque Large Rail Base with B Size 1" Ball

 

2022 K1600B GA
No obscuration of TFT.
Simple installation... roughly 1-hour (mostly removing/re-installing right-side fairing)

I had a TPX radar detector wired into the powerlet wires and found that when it detected a full signal and I turned the bike off it did not shut down power on the powerlet and could come back and hour later and it would still be chirping away.
I got a relay installed as sucking too much power won't let the canbus turn the power off to it. Relay fixed it and now have radar detector and XT.

 

Should have soldered the wires and used adhesive lined heat shrink to keep things water proof.

Have you verified power actually fully shuts down when the bike is off?

 

Should have soldered the wires and used adhesive lined heat shrink to keep things water proof.

I agree. Motorcycles are a hostile environment for electrical connections. Soldered connections are always better than using things like posi-taps and similar mechanical devices in which moisture-induced corrosion can create havoc.

Have you verified power actually fully shuts down when the bike is off?

I power my Zumo XT from the same point (I actually used the Wunderlich "Quick Connect" cable kit so I didn't have to cut the OEM harness) and can confirm that power to the GPS does shut off - albeit after a delay - when the bike is off.

 

 

 

 

Those that have mounted the Zumo above the TFT, are you having RF interference from the TFT adversely effecting the performance/accuracy/speed of the Zumo?

Duane

 

Duane, I have been thinking about the RF issue. I don't think there will hardly be any since products cannot produce rf noise that will interfere with other devices. I would try it first before I got the tin foil out.

 

@st13phil , I recently read another forum where you and others are fighting the interference issue. FMS Accessories. FMS Accessories seems to have a solution for the TFT/RT. When I get the GT I"ll do some quick testing/checking. If the XT is adversely effected by the TFT I'll adapt a shield to block RF. One way or the other, I assure you I'll make the Zumo XT work just fine on the new bike...

Duane

 

My solution was to bolt the Zumo cradle on a block to the phone cabinet door. Very happy with it! View attachment 170097

Like your solution. Can you shareware more detail on how you mount it, with Electric wiring? And perhaps type and brandname of mounting stuff ?.

 

I should have a mount for the 2022s shortly. The base will match the top of the dash panel.

 

@coyotek I'm guessing your design requires screwing into the top of the TFT. If so, I'm also assuming it's a completely safe area.

 

The mount will attach to a cover panel above and behind the TFT. Here'a a photo of the panel with the XT mount I came up with attached.