Supporting Member betoney Posted February 5, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, Heli ATP said: After reading of the damage that can can be caused to phones (I have an android) from rain, heat, vibration or falls, I have decided to purchase a Garmin 595LM. Is the included mount that comes in the box adequate on the FJ or is a different mount recommended? https://youtu.be/nncwIMVXeqQ If it comes with a Ram ball mount then all you will need is the other end to attach it to the bike. I don't own the Zumo but the only 'issue' I have seen/heard about the unit is all of the excess cables need to be stashed somewhere. With the updated Zumo XT version they streamlined the wiring bundle. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted February 5, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 hours ago, betoney said: With the updated Zumo XT version they streamlined the wiring bundle. I looked at both and the only advantage the XT had was the improved screen definition. With the XT they dropped some features I like, such as the TPMS. The price drop on the 595LM makes it more attractive. I've been reviewing some you tube videos showing how to tidy up/modify the cable bundle. Probably go that route. Hope to find an old powered mount and remove all but the power cable for hard install. I would use the stock powered mount for updates etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Having had both the 595LM (which came off the mount and bounced a few times on the pavement), and the Zumo XT, I wouldn't buy the 595LM. It isn't just screen resolution that improved, but the brightness as well. Battery life is far better on the Zumo XT, which you'll say doesn't matter if I have it plugged in on the bike. But I've often sat down at breakfast with a cup of coffee and programmed in my day's ride. It helps to have a bit of battery life. The 595LM was great when it first came out...but the Zumo XT is better. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted February 6, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 6, 2021 The TPMS on the 595LM is a big draw for me, not sure why that was discontinued in the XT. I also like the fact that the battery is removable/replaceable in the 595LM. I think that will help with long term ownership, even though I do plan on hardwiring. I'm sure the faster processer on the XT would be great for recalculating missed turns etc, but I usually like to plan my day out. XT 'V' 595LM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I wonder if the reason the TPMS was dropped, is that there are other cheaper alternatives to providing TPMS, or the motorcycles themselves have a TPMS system built-in. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/5/2021 at 9:11 AM, Heli ATP said: After reading of the damage that can can be caused to phones (I have an android) from rain, heat, vibration or falls, I have decided to purchase a Garmin 595LM. Is the included mount that comes in the box adequate on the FJ or is a different mount recommended? https://youtu.be/nncwIMVXeqQ That will work, but I ended up with one of these replacing one of the handlebar clamp bolts: https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/electronics/phone-and-gps-mounts/mount-bases/ram-motorcycle-base-w-hole-m8-screw/ Edited February 7, 2021 by mellow 3 ST-Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted February 19, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 19, 2021 I have the Madstad Windscreen, so this may not work for everyone. I bolted a standard ball mount directly to the Madstad plate (on the inside of the screen), and connected the GPS bracket to the ball mount. It is a very clean installation, and gets the GPS up high, so I don't have to look down when navigating. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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