Question R18 Classic mounting options for Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS

[JohnShane]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

The wife just got me the Garmin Zumo XT2 for Christmas. Does anyone use one of these on their R18 and have a suggestion that will mount the GPS in the center of the handlebars, between the tank and the speedometer cluster?

I'd be open to other mounting ideas as well. Using the stock mount to put the GPS on the side of the handlebars detracts from the look of the bike, in my opinion. Using the stock mount in the center would block the speedometer cluster.

I was thinking something like this would be the best mounting option:

 

[Mac]

I have a Classic and went through the same debate. I did not want to detract from the look of the bike and wanted initially to have the look balanced. The thing I didn’t like about the centre mounting was that the ones available in the UK pushed the unit so far out that you had to be careful. Filling up the tank you risk hitting them or getting petrol splashing on the screen. I felt the look was not worth the centre mounting. Centre mount also I felt obscured part of the speedo unless tilted low as I am fairly tall sat on the bike. I then tried all handlebar options but felt this was too unbalanced and not in keeping with the bike. I then realised that as I do not remove the screen I could use a small RAM mount and clamp it to the screen mount just in front of the forks. This had the down side of not being central but had the GPS unit sitting behind the bars and close to the screen, and in line optically with the Speedo. As the view of the bars is uninterrupted it gives my OCD a break . After these pics I wired this in and have the GPS further back than this. Excuse the sheets covering the bike.

 

[Satana]

I have a Classic and went through the same debate. I did not want to detract from the look of the bike and wanted initially to have the look balanced. The thing I didn’t like about the centre mounting was that the ones available in the UK pushed the unit so far out that you had to be careful. Filling up the tank you risk hitting them or getting petrol splashing on the screen. I felt the look was not worth the centre mounting. Centre mount also I felt obscured part of the speedo unless tilted low as I am fairly tall sat on the bike. I then tried all handlebar options but felt this was too unbalanced and not in keeping with the bike. I then realised that as I do not remove the screen I could use a small RAM mount and clamp it to the screen mount just in front of the forks. This had the down side of not being central but had the GPS unit sitting behind the bars and close to the screen, and in line optically with the Speedo. As the view of the bars is uninterrupted it gives my OCD a break . After these pics I wired this in and have the GPS further back than this. Excuse the sheets covering the bike.

This is a really nice job. And my OCD doesn't click so really very good I have the same issue with a TomTom but not windshield so for now I put it on the left side and I'm not so happy with the result.
Did you wire it to the battery too? want to try to take the power from the left side of the bike were there should be a port to keep the current under the key and not 24h on. I have to try

 

[Mac]

This is a really nice job. And my OCD doesn't click so really very good I have the same issue with a TomTom but not windshield so for now I put it on the left side and I'm not so happy with the result.
Did you wire it to the battery too? want to try to take the power from the left side of the bike were there should be a port to keep the current under the key and not 24h on. I have to try

Currently tied into the wiring for the power outlet on the left side. I was thinking about using a spare plug that is under the diagnostic port but my dealer would not sell me the repair plug (“as it is not meant for that”) and I have not found anyone that has used that plug for a power take off. It works as is and it shuts down after powering down.

 

[Satana]

Currently tied into the wiring for the power outlet on the left side. I was thinking about using a spare plug that is under the diagnostic port but my dealer would not sell me the repair plug (“as it is not meant for that”) and I have not found anyone that has used that plug for a power take off. It works as is and it shuts down after powering down.

I bought one on eBay. I think it is the one you are looking for but I have not tried yet of it works or not

 

[Mac]

I bought one on eBay. I think it is the one you are looking for but I have not tried yet of it works or not

Looking on eBay now, thanks.

 

[Manhattan Matte]

Hello JohnShane, I have a Garmin Zumo 360 center-mounted on my 2021 Pure using a Wunderlich device mount. I prefer the look of the center mount, but as posted by Mac, it does make removing the locking gas cap a little more inconvenient. I simply pop the GPS out of the Garmin mount and then gas up. I have it hardwired, but I can't remember how I did it. There are wiring instructions somewhere on the forum.

 

[skidward]

I like the Beeline Moto II on my Classic. It doesn't give you as much information as the Garmin on the screen, but it gets you there, and it fits the look of the classic.

 

[KazikR18]

Bought cheap CarPlay from AliExpress
plug from AliExpress connected to free socket under OBD
everything working like should