Garmin Zumo XT Motorcycle GPS Navigation installation on Yamaha Ténéré 700

Why a separate GPS vs. a smartphone?
Installation of the Garmin Zumo XT Motorcycle GPS Navigation on a Yamaha Ténéré 700. The GPS is connected to one of the three electrical accessories ports and mounted on a Rally Raid billet navigation bracket.
The 3 prong connector for the accessory port is: Sumitomo MT 090 Series. Cycle Terminal and Eastern Beaver have the connectors.
The correct crimp tool/plier for the MT 090 terminals: amzn.to/3ptRrgD

[@hanscristianheineken5446]

As I saw you dismounting the display I remembered something that many people don’t know and it’s one of Yamahas little secrets. If you take a closer look at the back of the display there are two extra holes (one on each side) for mounting the display at a different angle that helps read the instruments when standing up and it’s best used in off-road conditions . So there ya goo free knowledge for today fellas 😂

[@Ramjet257]

Great video, will do mine tomorrow when I get the bike back from the dyno shop.

[@jasondunn8894]

Nicely presented, step by step video. Great work 👍

[@johnmfjw]

Wow my Garmin XT will arrive in 2hr time, could not be better.

[@tonysilva5558]

Thank you for the video, I always enjoy your how too videos. On a side note, I see you don't live too far from my brother, he's in Foley AL, I need to visit with him soon.

[@LMH996]

Thanks for your video. I could not find the three-way connector easily and decided to solder the wire onto the usb socket wire. Not too ugly but it get hidden

[@leogarcia9295]

@orbsurfer Thank you for creating such great and informative content. Very helpful. After reading the comments below I find myself with a couple of questions I hope you will answer. 1. Does the Zumo XT include any mount to attach to the handlebar or accessory rail? No problem buying the Rally Raid mount if necessary. 2. Is it preferable to connect the Zumo XT to the two or three pin connector? Regardless of which one is picked must you buy a male or female connector? And is it the (L) or (S) as found at Eastern Beaver - L - Fits wires from .5mm - 1.25mm (20 - 16 AWG); S - Fits wires from 0.25mm - 0.5mm (28 - 20 AWG). Note: I will be adding the USB outlet as found in your other great video. Regards, Leo

[@chiptaxfree]

Thanks for the video. Did you have to buy anything to reduce the vibration of the mounting point?

[@thomaskriekenvander3276]

You can make a GPX route file transfer that to your phone. that way you can use premaid routes to drive. That works quit well...

[@jurgenhaneklaus8444]

Great video, where did u get the Rally Raid from, can't find it on Garmins homepage?

[@brouder]

So when a tenere 700 is new, it comes with those 3 auxiliar connectors?

[@hakanaldrin]

Thx for all the videos. Really appreciate that you take the time to show all the steps and details when installing something on the bike. Get my T7 in April and looking forward to start adding things to the bike and when I do your videos will be used 🙏. Saw that u are using a Hultafors in one of your videos so wonder if you have any connection to Sweden 🇸🇪?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Have been to Sweden, but I am originally from Norway. I Love the meter stick, and have several, both plastic and wooden ones.

[@user-cf2ow5dl1b]

Hei, veldig bra videoer. Driver å monterer samme selv. Men hvor fikk du tak i den skiven (spaceren) som gjør at du kan montere gps'n litt høyere enn selve festet. Finner den ikke noen plass?

[@chrismcgraw3042]

Does the red garmin wire go to blue or yellow on eastern beaver plug?

[@a.m2880]

Hi Nice Video. Can you tell witch Topcase do you have? is that an original Yamaha Topcase?

[@jabbacook]

Great job on your videos. I will be mounting a Zumo XT on my T7 when it gets here. Are you concerned about security at all with this mounting system? I was thinking I need Touratech's locking mount.

[@orbsurfer8195]

I usually remove phone etc. when leaving the bike, and being able to lock things away is a Huge benefit of hard aluminum side and top cases!

[@The333]

You do an excellent job on all of your installation videos. I just ordered my Zumo, but I am still a bit confused - at the start of the video you mentioned a splitter to plug into the open Auxillary plug on the T-7, but then later you show the Wiring from the Zumo with the female Sumitomo connector on it. So, one of the mail ends of the splitter plugs into the Sumitomo connector?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Thanks! You do not need the splitter. I have too many devices connected to the three auxiliary ports; the reason I am using it. :-) Yes, that is correct. One of the Sumitomo MT-090 mail ends, the longer of the two connectors, connects to the on-board connector on the bike.

[@The333]

@@orbsurfer8195 OK - cool - thanks for clearing that up! Also, if you do not mind - 2 more questions: 1) Did you remove the fuse from the Zumo wiring harness? 2) Which colors match to the wires on the bike's connector? (does black match to black on the connectors)? Thanks again for responding.

[@orbsurfer8195]

I kept the fuse on the zūmo XT and yes, black is ground on the Ténéré 700 aux connectors and on the zūmo XT.

[@andre1901]

Nice Video! I'll keep my Iphone12 in my pocket considering weather elements and vibration, with that said, would you still place the Garmin Zumo XT on the cross bar above the Odometer, or use the space where your phone is now? Visual blocking concerns when using the crossbar, your thoughts?

[@orbsurfer8195]

I'm 6'-2" and have the 20 mm taller Rally Seat. Having the GPS mounted on the crossbar does not block the view at all and is the perfect place to mount the GPS because there is less movement of the eyes between the road and the GPS; i.e. a safer ride. I still use my phone on the handlebar, but look at it less because the Garmin GPS has a better overview map and does not annoy the heck out of me by "Rerouting" if I change the path to the destination. The Garmin GPS automatically chooses a new route without "Rerouting" for 5-10 minutes. I also mounted Anti Wobble Brackets; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6VZnmce7yrpZY, and the brackets help minimizing vibrations on the crossbar.

[@hakanaldrin]

Finally picked up my T7 yesterday🤓! Now planning to add some accessories like a Garmin XT. If I understand it correctly there are two connectors under the panel on the right side - one three pin connector and one two pin? If this is the case would it then be OK to connect the XT to the two pin connector? Do you also happen to know the model number for this connector (need to order from Eastern Beaver)? Also have to say that your videos are the best out there in respect of explaining how things should be done! Much, much appreciated!!

[@orbsurfer8195]

Thanks and Congrats on Your Bike! Yes, the two-prong connector is fine for the GPS. All three connectors leads back to the same accessory fuse, and all three connectors are switched on/off with the ignition key. I had trouble finding the two-prong connector, and ended up getting it from eBay, Eastern Beaver did not have it when I did the mount. I do not know the model number, but I show a picture of the connector on the T7 forum: www.tenere700.net/topic/3152-yamaha-usb-socket/#comment-36805 Good Luck!

[@hakanaldrin]

@@orbsurfer8195 Thx and thx for the swift reply!

[@SmokinZen]

You mentioned lifting the tank and other panels. Looking at where the plugs are, it doesn’t look like you need to route it too far?

[@orbsurfer8195]

If you use one of the three electrical auxiliary plugs located under the two front panels, you do not need to lift the gasoline tank and remove other panels. When I mounted the GPS unit, I did not have the correct tools etc. to connect the GPS to the aux plugs, the reason I connected straight to the battery; a pain! :-) Using the aux plugs is a breeze if you have the connectors and the correct crimping plier!

[@hellderson]

Thanks! aren't there apps like Osmand or DriveMode where you can send your gpx to the phone and with these GPS apps use it perfectly?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Yes, there are apps, but they are not as good as the navigation you have to pay for, or you have to pay for added/full functionality.

[@seanthomas7693]

The video shows your iPhone mounted on the handlebars, can you tell me what mount you used for that?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Tried multiple cell phone mounts on the motorcycle and this is the best mount I have used by far! amzn.to/3w2J4Qj Video showing installation of the cell phone mount. I did some small modifications to the holder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe8ZWNspc6hldE

[@LeeCarpentier]

Any chance you can share the model numbers for the electrical connectors?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Sumitomo MT 090 Sealed Series - Three Pin Connectors Female Connector: 6180-3241 Male Connector 6187-3231

[@restless_soulism]

Any issues with vibration on the main display + Zumo?

[@orbsurfer8195]

I did not think the vibrations was all that bad before I made this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6VZnmce7yrpZY

[@TheMitchellmitchell]

So you don't need the Rally Raid spacer even though they recommend buying one? Thanks.

[@orbsurfer8195]

When mounting the Garmin zūmo XT on the Rally Raid bracket for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 - the spacer is not necessary. I bought the spacer - but did not use it.

[@andrewsoldan6050]

nice but that garmin mount is not secure enough, there were cases when gps fell off the bike on bumpy road.

[@orbsurfer8195]

EVERY time I fasten the Zumo XT to the Garmin bracket, I double, and triple check that the GPS is securely fastened, because it always seems not to be snapped in place. I have ridden on some very rough roads, and so far the Garmin has not fallen off. And of course, Threadlocker was used on all the bolts! :-) I like the lightly modified cellphone holder much better, because the bracket holds the phone extremely securely in place without squeezing the phone.

[@pradypals]

What is the technical name of the 3 pong connector if I need to order from Amazon?

[@orbsurfer8195]

Sumitomo MT Sealed Series with 3 terminal poles: Male Connector: 6187-3231 Female Connector: 6180-3241 crimper for terminals in order to get good and correct :-) crimps: amzn.to/3sNsMpL

[@roblange1445]

Lots comments here about gps vs ph.... has anyone considered the damage done to ph buy vibration?... I think it’s the camera the suffers the most.....

[@orbsurfer8195]

Several people have mentioned phone vibrations on other videos, and the phone mount I have holds the phone very securely, but not in a vice grip kind of way. There is rubber in all corners and on the main plate of the phone holder + the original padded silicone case helps absorbing vibrations, but of course, not eliminating it completely. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe8ZWNspc6hldE I have used this setup the phone for quite a while now, and have had zero issues with the phone, with many, many miles traveled on gravel roads, but since the Garmin GPS is closer to the line of view, I use the phone map less and could just leave the phone in a pocket instead, minimizing vibrations even more! I guess a reason in itself to use a dedicated GPS navigation device.

[@soulrebelno1]

A word of warning, the vibrations from a motorcycle can destroy the camera on some phones, like expensive iPhones!

[@orbsurfer8195]

That is why I use a 4 1/2 year old iPhone; a dinosaur! :-) I do find there is less vibration closer to the center of the bike vs. the end of the handlebars.

[@soulrebelno1]

@@orbsurfer8195 I know a couple of people who've broken their iPhone camera by mounting it to a motorcycle. The focusing mechanism stops working, and the camera is useless.

[@orbsurfer8195]

You are correct. It might be better to keep the phone in the jacket pocket when riding.

[@soulrebelno1]

​@@orbsurfer8195 As you say use an old phone, but, personally I think the Garmin Zumo XT is the best option at the moment, until they come out with a newer model! 👍

[@orbsurfer8195]

Totally Agree! I usually travel with both the phone and the Garmin Zumo XT, but the Zumo XT is way more user-friendly! And if you change the route, and use an iPhone, you do not have to listen to Siri stuck in an endless loop saying: Proceed to the Route... :-)