Completely get why you went this route Rich, the Apple Carplay on my Honda is so sketchy to be unusable too, luckily my bad boy already has a built in dedicated Satnav but if I was an AT man, I'd do the same for sure....love the Garmin on my GS for example, so much better than relying on a phone satnav for all sorts of reasons......Itchy Boots can't be wrong!

@marklloyd4153

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having it installed on my Goldwing at Traxxion Dynamics

@henkondemand

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad the Apple CarPlay is so sketchy, I'd probably get the XT on a GS instead of the "older" version.

Great video Rich. I've been using a dedicated satnav for years, you really wont regret the upgrade! No data or signal issues, and that new XT has some brilliant features. I'm due an upgrade as I've had mine maybe 12 years now, but with lifetime maps it's easy to keep going. But watching this isn't helping keep my bank balance any safer lol

That’s a bloody impressive cockpit these days Rich! Could take on the world with that now! 😄

Brilliant timing. I was doing some research earlier today for a nav unit and if the XT is good enough for you it will most certainly be good enough for me!

Very helpful, informative and easy to understand video Richy thanks. Beautiful scenery too. Greetings from Alicante, Spain.

Great video and well explained. Appreciate how you looked out for the fellow rider too. Good on you man. Safe travels man.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bones. It’s our duty as fellow riders, to keep an eye on our biking brothers!

Ultimate video tutorial of my ultimate solution on my ultimate bike, cheers Richy , much appreciated.

A click like before ive even seen youre vlogs. Never seen a bad vlog . You show the improvements other bikers will like . Stay safe on youre travels richy

I fitted a dedicated satnav in the same way for the exact same reason. You’re kinda lucky that you aren’t any shorter in stature😉, as it sits just lower than the horizon, which is where I think we are all looking. Looks like a great bit of kit! 😎👌🏻👍🏻 Can’t wait to see what other accessories you have lined up!

Cracking piece of kit Richy looks good and works great. It’s sure going to get some Serious use from now on.👍👍

Tidy install👍🏼and it does look good on the information centre. 👍🏼👍🏼 Nice ride about as well. Successful day!

Great video Richy you have just sold it to me being a KZread fan is costing me a fortune to kit out my new KTM 1290 Sas, but great fun finding and researching all the bits. Keep them coming

Had my XT a good while now, even my GS buddies have sold their NAV 6 and bought the XT, it’s a cracking piece of kit and the graphics are so sharp

Looks like a good bit of kit, and a great looking setup now 🏍

I love the XT its a great bit of kit ...hope you enjoy it richy

I got that locking unit and the same Garmin, too...never used a nav / gps system before but I really like it! I gotta say, that Africa Twin is such a beauty.

I've just got the XT as well and mounted it in a similar place. It's a great bit of kit and I'm really looking forward to using it this year on tour.

A pleasure as always! My favourite ooh tuber!

Really interesting video, I have thought about it and it's on the list of upgrades. It's a great unit and ideal for longer distances, but the tower set up I've not been able to find for my bike so it's back to handlebar mounts! Take care and ride safe mate 😊🖖🏼

Now that looks amazing. Great job

Lovely set up that Richy

Great nav, features , where have I been , smart notifications, music , round trip feature etc etc

Great set up. I have the same sat nav and used it to visit my son in Belgium in the car and it was perfect, no issues at all. Also use it on the motorcycle and yes the screen is great and fast too.

Looks like it was supposed to be there.... Good stuff Mr V

Good installation very neat. Though I do remember cars and bikes having fuse boxes you could wire into. I guess the eazicam does this job now, but more expense.. My phone is my first back up to gps. The garmin is a strong, rugged reliable unit and will serve you well. Nice looking bike. Happy travels 👍

I have had sat nav’s on my bikes since 2004 when I started European touring, as it’s so handy to be able to find the nearest petrol station quickly and easily. As you will appreciate Rich, the petrol station’s are not always obvious in some little towns on the continent. I did consider not getting a new sat nav on the new GS last year, but eventually decided I couldn’t be without that functionality and the fact it doesn’t cost data etc, so Isn’t affected by roaming charges. I went with the BMW Nav 6 as it locked into the cradle and could be used on the wiz wheel, but it’s not as good / reliable as my previous Garmin Zumo 590lm yet. However it is still under warranty, so we will see. Love the Touratech mount, had one on the 590 for the same reasons, not need to remove the Nav at fuel or coffee stops. Very neat install by the way. 👍

Thats a lovely bit of kit Richy and mounted it where you have is a top job, I've got the Tomtom rider 550 but I'm hearing some folk say the Garmin is more reliable. Sandy

Great looking setup. Like the idea of that locking mount. 👍

@jman1031

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the locking mount costs more then the GPS..

Great technical video Rich. Fabulous set up, looks the biz. Better place for the go pro? Top stuff as always. Thank you 👍

This is awesome, love the video and love the Garmin set up. I’ve a USB port on my dash so I presume I can run one through there rather than do the amazing wiring job you had to do. Love your bike, I’m thinking of this for my next bike at moment I’ve a Moto Guzzi V85TT - safe riding 😊

@terrystratford1235

Жыл бұрын

I asked Honda main dealer same question, yes you can! Or the 12v socket!

I have one myself its good. Set up looks fabulous.

I'm going the same way on my GS tired of the phone and app problems and want something made for the job and not BMW , great video. Will get XT on order 👍👍👍👍👍

Without a doubt the best Sat Nav available. Had mine on the Tiger 900 Rally Pro for about a year now. Evotech Perfomance have a great mounting bar to put it right above the TFT and directly in line of sight. It even has a built in MP3 player that shows the album covers.

I can see why you went for this option. Same with the android auto on my 2021, notchy as hell. I had a charger block replaced in my mobile and it didn't like the new block wouldn't connect at all. Resolved the issue using wife's old phone thankfully. I found an anker charging cable ensures a seemless connection now. Thanks for another great vid

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, really quality products from Anker.

Just waiting on my nice new AT being ready to collect, so really looking forward to playing with it and deciding on a sat nav solution - have an ageing garmin that has been on my last 4 bikes... could be time for an upgrade!!

The XT looks a very polished unit indeed. I've had issues with my Nav 6 unit to the point I don't use it so this may be a good way forward. Neat install Richy 👍

@paulfirth7563

2 жыл бұрын

Martin, my mate who rides an RT has installed an attachment that allows the XT to fit the Nav 6 bracket and the wheel adjuster still works. He’s very happy with it. Much better than the BMW Nav models.

@HalfManHalfPirate

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfirth7563 thanks for the info Paul.

Very clean, very neat install mate. Looks really nice and I can fully understand why you would go down that path. I have the same issues with Android Auto, it's bloody frustrating! That looks like a brilliant way around the tech issues. Will be very keen to see how she goes on the up and coming tours!

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly. So frustrating as it’s a stunning unit (CarPlay and tft). As I said; if you’re just out for a ride somewhere it’s fine, but out in a proper tour where you need to be stopping a lot for pics, fuel etc, it’s a real PITA having to sit around waiting for it to sort itself.

@ADVBrett

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida so true mate and when I start making some bigger tours outside of the one-day trips I might need to consider the Garmin for sure!

Nice tidy setup. its niiiiiice yes.

Awesome setup! I'm going to setup my Zumo the same way. I 'm also considering adding one of the new Chigee AIO5 Wireless CarPlay screens mounted to the handle bars. Chigee also has forward and rear dash cams and blind spot monitoring.

Looks tidy that does :). i'll go see Mike and get one myself at some point when i get next bike, I have the Zumo 345LM on the VFR but i'll leave that set up as it is.

Great vid Richy, Thanks for posting. I used to think that you had to wait for the Honda screen to boot before you can start the engine, but you don’t. You can turn the ignition on and press the starter straight away and it will fire up, still have to wait to OK the screen though, but I think you can move off while you’re waiting.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you don’t have to wait for the OK, either. 👍

I literally bought the same Zumo XT unit this week too! Excellent kit! I just need to find a mount for my Honda Forza 350….

Nice bit of kit

Love it. Reminds me of a fighter jet cockpit.

Good setup👌

LOVE THIS VIDEO!

Thats a very nice satnav screen, I have the Garmin Zumo 590 which I use in my car also which isn't as pretty as yours but I rather use my Garmin over the inbuilt satnav in my Audi.I like where you mounted it, very safe keeping your eyes level ahead and in easy reach.

By time you finished you'll have everything but the kitchen sink on that bike 🤣👍I don't blame you fair play nice one Richy 👍 👌

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan ;-)

Just ordered this Zumo last night. I do own an Africa Twin as well a DR650 and a two stroke dirt bike where I will need to swap the unit between all 3. I was using my phone (Gaia maps) for tracking and following tracks but newer phones have optical stabilization and when I upgraded my phone the camera killed itself in one day of riding. My biggest concern with this unit is woods riding. Like single track trail. My club does sanctioned events where I need to follow a route with heavy tree coverage. I’m hoping that there is no interference. Your country is absolutely stunningly beautiful and my wife pointed out that on this day the sky matched your bike which is pretty cool.

That expandable sleeving 🤦. When you cut it heat the end with a lighter stops it fraying 👍🏻 Love your vids btw

Expensive bits never end

Xt is a great bit of kit but has its moments with connection at times . I didn’t bother with the secure lockable mount and just take it off and pop it in my pocket . I’ve got power cradles for my Africa twin and Ktm890r duke and just swap it between the 2 bikes . Enjoy 😉

14:05 One if the reasons I love Bike culture. The concern we have for each other.

Why do we like to know our altitude. Me and my mate always state altitude while out riding, and he's right behind me. "562m here mate", "mine says 559m", "mine says 568 now", and it goes on 😂 EzCan is a great bit of kit. Couldn't see the point in one till I bought one. And on the KTM, it acts as the dongle too so no need to keep deactivating the anti wheelie every ignition cycle 👌💪👍 Great vid Richy, I enjoyed watching this.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, I know that sound, Nick. I get that down the intercom a lot. And “it’s 13°c now!” “Oh, mine says 12°c” “mine says 9°c” hahaha

Have been using a Zumo XT for over a year now with no problems it has a brighter screen than my older BMW Navigator, the only drawback is that you can't add skins to the display to change its appearance. I didn't bother with a lockable mount as its so easy to fit and remove when stopped. I use a stick on Ram mount for the holder which sticks on top of the instrument console and is secure. I have the power direct to a switched gps power supply on the bike so it goes on immediately with ignition, when power is switched off mine does not immediately switch off but gives the option to stay on internal power for several minutes. I don't bother linking with my phone as I have no intention of taking or making any calls when on the road. I have added music to the Garmin but rarely use it as it will soon flatten the battery in the headset.

Fab setup 👌

I have the same combination on my Africa Twin, it's for sure the best option for this bike.

@andreaskramaric2080

2 жыл бұрын

Do you use buttons on bike (handlebar) for phone calls? I have connected mobilew phone with bike, then helmet with bike, and helmet with Garmin. I don't use Garmin for phone calls, only for navigation. I tried several combinations of connections and now it is working good. But sometimes by phone calls I have problem, I hear only bip-bip. I use Sena comunication. How to reconcile everything? Thanks.

Great bits of kit. Do yourself a favour and spend a couple of hours at home going through all the options. There's things that you'd probably miss just getting used to it riding. 👍 Oh and myrouteapp integration makes using it even better. 👌 The only downside I've found it that the detailed satnav maps (birds eye) seem to add quite a processing load.

great overview , thinking about getting this for my Yam world raid will be great for a planned scotland trip👍👍

@RichyVida

11 ай бұрын

Don’t get this mount ^^ it’s rubbish! Only last a few weeks

Crakin bit o' navi kit! I'd be tempted to send power to the AT TFT display via a separate SW, but the dedicated GPS brings other advantages. I've found that sat navs don't zap your battery all that much.

Good one,certainly know your stuff 👍Manxman 🇮🇲

Been using Garmin on my GS they're very good, when doing Europe I premap routes on me laptop using Kurviger, load 10+ days of routes

Good move getting dedicated gps garmin. Using them for years on my bikes and rv. Not perfect by any means but is very good. You will get a lot of recalculating at times when you change root along the way , it it’s all good 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

Just done the same installation my old Tiger 1050, brings the bike upto date. Bottled at the price of the Touratech lock, will need to rethink that.

Should have gone for Android. Mine runs well. Can't say the same for the condensation inside the screen though, had one replaced already. Luv yr garage videos, u tell it like it is and it's not just sponsored stuff. Authentic. Fab stuff

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Android on CarPlay, ya mean? Na, still as glitchy regardless of platform. Did you mean your tft had condensation? Wow, I’ve never had that.. glad it got sorted for you

@DaveDayve

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida yep android auto. There's a screen update on it. Can download it from Honda website. Yep foggy patch in the middle inside the screen. Thing is, happened with replacement screen too. High humidity in garage 75 percent. Not good. So changed garage...

Your Garmin makes my TomTom Rider 550 look prehistoric, so much user friendly and easier to use over TomTom. Screen is bigger and clearer than mine..

@quatron---

2 жыл бұрын

It not easier to use then the TomTom. I prefer the Zumo XT but it definetly is more complicated and more quirky then the TT is.

Being an old Skool rider, mainly because I am old, I find a sat nav takes the adventure out of a trip. I just use a cheap phone with an off line map to let me know where I am not where I need to go, I like to work that out myself, adds to the adventure. Even travelling around the UK is not an issue, spent 2 weeks doing a lap of the place and 2 weeks doing a lap of Romania a few years ago only using paper maps, no problems and I live in Australia. The Vikings found pommyland a thousand years ago without a compass never mind a map but now people need a sat nav to find the nearest costa coffee shop. 😔😔😔 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Haha great comment and, to a degree, I agree! I too, like to see just where I am in relation to everything, and take myself off wherever I fancy at the time. Still a great bit of tech to have installed 👍

looks a great bit of kit,would be a bit concerned about fixing bracket,could passable cut through with tin snips? just saying somthing to think about when leaving bike unattended

Wait till you go on a long trip. It will automatically swap the side menus based on what it thinks you need and it’s normally pretty spot on.

I’ve always preferred to have a dedicated sat nav. I think they work better, and there’s always that question of something happening with your phone. I had a Navigator on my GS, pretty much the same as your Garmin. They’re brilliant.

I’m seriously contemplating one of these, currently £277 if you’re a Bennett’s insurance customer. I understand your frustration with Honda’s CarPlay but at least it’s not the £699 BMW ask for the navigator 6. Great video as always and very informative. Thank you

@RichyVida

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s cheap! It took me a while to love this device but I really do, now. Go for it!

Very nice.

Apple CarPlay on my car plays about sometimes and that’s with the genuine apple cable that comes with the phone connecting them up, Thankfully the V Strom doesn’t have such luxuries as that so I’ll just stick with my old iPhone and calimoto lol

I’m having it installed by Traxxion Dynamics in Atlanta on my Goldwing

I love my XT great piece of kit, I would of liked to have placed my XT where you have on my ATAS, but heard a few reports of vibration in that position, so I ended up using the Touratech mount on the centre of the handlebars works really well and looks good. Have you experienced any vibrations in that position?

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Not that I’d be concerned about?

That looks like a good solution EXCEPT that its location blocks the view forward in your video. It's the exact same with Itchy Boot's current set-up. Don't mean to sound negative because it's a great solution for you... but the SAT NAV now dominates the middle of the screen and the view of the road and oncoming traffic.

Great set up but never felt the need for a locking cradle, releases in seconds and slips in my pocket or top box. To be honest I’ve replaced my Nav V on the GS with a cheap adapter and use the iPhone with Google Maps , Calimoto etc.

Can't say I've had any problems with Android on my AT, set up looks good though.

Just a thought, how about mounting the GoPro alongside the Garmin? Or get a smaller 'bullet' cam to stick there tucked behind the left side of the windscreen?

I like the set-up. For me personally I find there's too much screen in the view so I'd mount the Garmin on the handlebar, but it's personal preference. I'd probably just use my phone to be honest, ignoring Android Auto and CarPlay. I'm struggling to see the benefit of this setup over doing that, apart from taking photos with your phone being more difficult?

@PointsOnly

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Most phones aren't fully waterproof while this is. You need your phone in case of an emergency, if it's always exposed, more possible things to happen to it. I've seen multiple videos of people losing their phone's doing adventure riding. When you stop somewhere you have to take your phone off with you because it's easy to steal. This NAV seems more secure in that sense and it won't have your info stored in it if someone does get a hold of it. It uses satellite for spotty areas where your phone won't get a signal and have an option to send a SOS signal through it. It's made specifically for motorcycles and gives routes, plus off road maps. You don't have to rely on glitchy apps on your phone.

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

@@PointsOnly I think the waterproofness is mitigated by a UA case, but absolutely nothing gets away from your very salient point about the proper sat nav unit being more accurate and not dependent on a data connection, which is really handy when you're properly in remote areas isn't it? Happened to me down in Cornwall last year, resorted to whipping the TomTom out!

beautiful, it's just a shame that such an attachment is not possible with my Honda NT1100, I don't want to mount it on the handlebars

You would think that such a capable bike would have a decent sat nav as standard. I've the 2017 AT with a lot less tech so I use the wireless charging quad lock and use my phone as the sat nav as and when I'm lost, easy peezy lemon squeezy.

Great vid & addition for the Big Lad. Got the Garmin Zumo XT on my bike. Fantastic device, although the screw that attaches the power cable has a tendency to come loose. Can’t find the screwdriver that came with it. I don’t suppose you know what size Philips it is? 👍🏻

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t Louise. :-/

@louiseworsfold47

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida No worries. Thank you for taking the time to reply. 👍🏻

The Zumo XT is a great unit, the only things I don’t like: -You can not use the Phone assistant (Siri on IOS). To make calls you have to use the Zumo (make sure that you gave permissions in the Bluetooth configs). -The music in longer trips, streaming from your phone, stops working without reason. Other than that, I love it.

@JimGDMAC

2 жыл бұрын

Add your music to the Garmin, it will then stream to your headset, only interrupted by direction instructions.

Any thoughts about doing a review on the anlas capri x tyres you've been using? Thinking about getting some myself but there isn't much info about them

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

They’ve been great. The rear is shot now with less than 2k miles on. Quietest knobblies I’ve used, thus far. Stick well to the road, wet or dry. Not as much bite off road as others I’ve used.

Only chap I know, who has a big mirror on the garage wall. 😉

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it was a customers of mine (and I ruined it 😬) so don’t like to waste things 👍

I'm getting neck ache looking over it, can we have a drift cam on top of your helmet please? :) Garmin have come on a long way since my old Nuvi one that's for sure.

Oddly, the US Garmin website currently has the XT on sale for $400, the same price as the older smaller 396 LMT-S (which I have).

Hi Ricky sorry to trouble you I have a new Africa adventure sport I see on your video about installing Garmin sumo xt on your old bike was above the dash on your new bike it is on the handle bar is that the best place. Many thanks. Ps keep the videos coming the best on KZread

@RichyVida

11 ай бұрын

The mount I had up top turned out to be rubbish. The new mount on the bars is solid and free from vibrations 👍

@edwardlines9845

11 ай бұрын

@@RichyVida thanks for getting back to me I have ordered the bar mount .I must be one of the oldest Africa twin adventure sport at 75 years old ,many many thanks for all your videos

you forgot the best bit about this sat nav, the os maps on it .

That does look good. Does Honda ever do any firmware updates to there system. 🤔

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not for a long while tho

Hi! Maybe a bit of black paint and some black plastic nut covers on the back. Aiden

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, Aiden. Thanks 👍

Very informative video as usual Richy, but the burning question is… are you the one responsible for the toilet paper shortage??? Never seen so many rolls outside of Asdas. Either that or you really need to get your bowels seen to 😂😂😂.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I simply buy one pack every 3 months or so, from Costco. Always get tp and tea bags wholesale!

I thought two screens was showing off…but three!!!

And then after a while you find out the “carpe iter” system… 😊

The Big Fella is looking great. Cant help thinking that vision might be compromised with the Zumo covering the screen. Whats the vision like ?

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

My vision isn’t affected at all. The camera’s is, slightly.. :-/

Don't forget, touching a sat nav while in charge of a vehicle (uk) if seen by police, 6pts and up to £1000 fine!

And I just got rid of my old Zumo 396LM which was terribly slow. The main question is - can you quickly see the whole route planned? I mean quick zoom out to judge if the route makes sense and to make some adjustments. It was simply not doable on the old one.

@RichyVida

Жыл бұрын

You can, but it’s not as quick to zoom out as a smartphone.

@UncleLongbeard

Жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida that's what I was afraid. I still wonder what's the best option: XL, 550 or phone... or wait till the next season as both Garmin and Tomton haven't show any new models for quite a long time. Possibly the last option seams reasonable as I have no long trips planned for now ;)

Great Video Richy. Where did you purchase the Gigi mount from. ?

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

From a Givi store on EBay

@Marjame100

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichyVida fantastic, thanks mate. I’ll check eBay out 👌🏼😎

I’ve had my Zumo for about a year, real good unit. I will say the “live” traffic updates are not very live, Google maps and Waze (U.S. app not sure you guys have that), is much better in terms of traffic update. Small complaint.

@RichyVida

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we have (and use) Waze. 👍

@ryoder

2 жыл бұрын

I had a very positive experience with the live traffic updates on my 396LMT-S: I was riding North in Pine Valley (Colorado) and when I reached 285 at Pine Junction, it told me the road was closed toward Denver. Huh? The traffic appeared to be flowing Eastbound with no problem. So I pulled up Google Maps on the phone, and found there was a traffic accident about 15 miles East of me, and the road was indeed closed. So I took the detour through Evergreen the Garmin recommended. I later learned it was a fatal accident involving an 18-wheeler, and the road was closed for hours. So the Garmin saved me from a miserable afternoon of being stuck in traffic.