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1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: snowy on February 06, 2016, 11:58:16 PM

Title: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: snowy on February 06, 2016, 11:58:16 PM
Just gone for the genuine Kawasaki SatNav mount and away from RAM, mainly as fed up removing the whole lot from RAM ball when parking up.
So far so good, like the position, but not happy with TomTom mounting plate being open to the elements when SatNav is removed.
Ever seen any caps or protective covers for these?
Do these suffer contact corrosion or issues when getting wet?
Think I'll be getting busy with an old inner-tube and velcro and fabricate something appropriate! :hammer:
Thoughts?
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: O.C. on February 07, 2016, 10:17:46 AM
Good point Dick,  I don't think there is anything available on there accessory list

I guess you are talking about the spring mounted mount/charging plate for the Rider model and not the later rotatable mounting

Looks like your nicker elastic/velcro solution will be your only option....pics would be good when its done  :smiley: 
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: Burchy on February 07, 2016, 11:38:15 AM
I've had that mount for many years on different bikes in all weathers and never had a problem.  The actual contacts are gold (plated?) so wont corrode
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: Burchy on February 07, 2016, 11:42:33 AM
A tiny bit off track, but does anyone know if the new tomtom 400 fits onto the kawasaki mounting thingy?
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: O.C. on February 07, 2016, 12:17:36 PM
Quote from: Burchy on February 07, 2016, 11:42:33 AM
A tiny bit off track, but does anyone know if the new tomtom 400 fits onto the kawasaki mounting thingy?

Difficult to say for sure...does this help ?

http://www.halfords.com/wcsstore/libraries/document/Rider_user_guide.pdf
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: Burchy on February 07, 2016, 04:18:04 PM
Thanks OC.  I think, looking at page 7, that it might well fit throught the existing holes.  Best I get to a dealer who has one in stock mand offer it up
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: O.C. on February 07, 2016, 05:01:55 PM
Quote from: Burchy on February 07, 2016, 04:18:04 PM
Thanks OC.  I think, looking at page 7, that it might well fit throught the existing holes.  Best I get to a dealer who has one in stock mand offer it up

I would think that it will fit, most devices seem to have similar mounts and fittings, the TT 400 features a portrait/landscape facility so I reckon it will have 'standard' mounting points   :yes:

The TT 400 looks like a good device too   

Sorry for hijacking your thread snowr0 
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: snowy on February 07, 2016, 08:09:03 PM
No problem, Like the look of the new 400 but just a fair expense as an upgrade, V5 works OK for me at present.
Do like the look of the 400 mount though!
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: mark1400 on February 20, 2016, 08:42:08 AM
I have the tomtom 400 fitted to the kawasaki mount, fitted no problem.
cheers.
Title: Re: TomTom Rider - is there a base cover?
Post by: Debs on February 20, 2016, 11:50:53 PM
You need the Tom Tom Rider 40/400 essential kit. I have only found it on a dutch site plus their ebay page.

This kit includes:

- a cap to protect the contacts of the motorcycle mount with locking strap
- a protective cap for the power cable
- an easy to apply Anti-Glare protection foil

http://www.gps.nl/motornavigatie/rider_400_essential_kit.html

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/TomTom-Rider-400-Essential-Kit-/151965834508

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