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Froggy
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So yea, the other day I customized my Zumo. Turns out I didn't latch it in properly, and when I did my routine wheelie as I get on the parkway, it decided to go on its own adventure. It survived all fine and dandy, just with a few new battle scars. I will post pics tonight. My main question is, what's involved with painting it? I saw Maximum got his done in red, I am thinking of doing it up in blue. BTW, it is one tough mother ******. I swear it went under the wheel of the SUV behind me, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Buelldualsport
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 03:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They have pre-painted end caps, don't know about the main body

Pictures please

Thanks

tom
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Court
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Froggy:

I **think** I have spare end caps that came with mine. If I do and you need them you are welcome to them.

I'd dull and uninteresting . . . a perfect match for the stock caps.
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Davolous
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I don't think the casing (other than the top and bottom panels) is something regularly sold, but have heard Garmin goes out of there way to please their customers. So I would contact there customer support team.

Hmmmmm.... on a different but related note has any done any software related mode.
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 07:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Court, thanks for the offer, but i think i am good. My zumo is scuffed, but nothing some sanding and paint can't fix.















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Slaughter
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I finally started using the 2-hole screw to hold mine down. Have had a couple close calls.

Saw one of the Uly guys at HOmecoming who got a longer screw and epoxied a knob onto it so he didn't have to fish for that funny 2-pronged screwdriver.
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

another question i have is how hard would it be to move from one bike to another. being that there also set up to use in a car, it shouldn't be that big of a deal, is it.
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 09:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Neil the easiset setup would be to get a mount for each bike. The Zumo pops out of the mount no problem. My 550 came with 1 bike and 1 car windshield mount, so i use it there too. A second motorcycle mount is kinda expensive:

Motorcycle mounting bracket (replacement)
010-10859-00
$ 85.00 USD
RAM mounting kit (replacement)
010-10962-00
$ 59.99 USD
Motorcycle power cable (replacement)
010-10861-00
$ 21.50 USD


Hmm, actually it looks like your best off just getting the wiring and then moving the mount from bike to the other.
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Jammin_joules
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What about just buying the mount from Buell accessories?
http://www.buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/produc t.asp?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=2&CategoryID=7&Produ ctID=4256
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 08:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I haven't been able to get my hands on the part numbers and directions yet, so i can't even check the prices yet.
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Dio
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 12:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have mine set up to swap between 3 bikes. I used a short coiled cigar lighter cord soldered onto the power supply wire for the motorcycle mount. I just got 2 ram ball mounts for the other 2 bikes and plug in to the cigar lighter. It only takes a few seconds to swap.
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 06:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

can you post a pic how you have it set up dio. cause that's what i would rather do if i do get one.
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Buelldualsport
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We have had the Zumo and are currently using a 2720.

However, we are set up to move the 2720 (and the Zumo when we had it) between bikes.

We got the Garmin Power Cord from Powerlet, and did the same as Dio, but sing the Powerlet Socket instead of a standard cigar lighter socket.

Ram mount on the second bike, moves quickly between bikes.

Ride Em
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Adrian_8
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The modification that I did was I replaced the tiny "security" screw with a stainless steel thumb screw. No more screw driver, cheater glasses and a flashlight required...Google it up or go to Advrider and do a search...some guy in the Neatherlands make them...about $6.00 each.
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08uly
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here are some pics of my mount (posted a few weeks ago)...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/376758.html?1216866246#POST1205404

I removed the security screw cause it's a PITA!

I'll post a pic of my solution for the security screw (not shown in pics linked above). It's just a safety strap to keep the clamp closed so what happened to Froggy doesn't happen to mine.

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08Uly
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