How to Install Iconic Parts GPS Mount on the Ducati Multistrada V4S for Garmin Zumo XT

[@RemboUSMC]

Have you considered mounting a GPS to your motorcycle?

[@Skipdigiddy]

Yes for the same reason - because Sygic is absolute garbage. Actually, the entire iPhone to Ducati interface is complete garbage.

[@Skipdigiddy]

Also, if your trip leads to Las Vegas, please let me know. The ride from here to Newport Beach is really something.

[@yuriselvaggi2080]

Hi Rembo and any other Zumo device owner. Well, 3 days ago I went to buy a Zumo XT pro. Very happy about the decision. Back home: the device doesn't turn on. So, the battery was completely depleted (which we all know is very bad for Lithium batteries). I connected to PC, charged for 1h, then switched on, FW updated and then: 1) battery fully charged was lasting like 20 mins 2) each time I was powering off (not std by, powering off) the device, on next powerup, it was asking again Country, Language settings etc... Same during the FW update. It did several reboots and each asking again and again. I went back to the shop. 3 devices, all the 3 doing the same. Difficulty to boot, once I even saw the Linux boot screen and points (1) and (2). I went to another 2 shops, of 2 other different cities (despite same store chain) and guess what.... all doing the same. Now, I have a question: how long does your battery lasts? If you power off (not sleep) and on, does it ask you each time country, language, etc...? When you had you device brand new, was the battery completely depleted? Thanks x your feedback. I am bit lost now..

[@yuriselvaggi2080]

Any follow up guys?

[@ddbb6721]

Yes

[@Moorslayer1]

I have a tip for removing the shrink wrap from the wiring. Boil some water and dip the shrink wrapped portion into the boiling water. Now you will be able to pull the wrapping off the wiring. It may take a couple of dunks but eventually it comes right off. No worry of damaging wires of possibly injuring yourself.

[@michaeldobson8859]

I think it’s awesome to have the gps in that location. I love mine up there. One note is that Ducati actually sells there own version of the GarminXT unit and it has the “DUCATI” label on the front for all to see. But the real plus is that it comes with the wiring harness and plug to plug into the bike as REMBO described so well. You simply remove the plug REMBO used to make the power connection and plug in the wiring harness. The Ducati version also comes with all the mounting bracket hardware for the bike mount that mounts to the motorcycle bracket REMBO installed.

[@RemboUSMC]

I did not know that.

[@midroc250]

I also considered mounting my Zumo XT above theTFT display but found it too intrusive, especially when the screen was in the highest setting. I opted for a handlebar mount, placed similarly to where you have your phone positioned and I have found this to be ideal. Being closer to me, the screen is also easier to read. I have had my Multistrada V4S Sport for a week now and have decided not to bother with the Sygic setup. Too many quirks, and while it seems like a great idea, the setup is still too fiddly and compromised. As I have a Cardo Bluetoothed through to my Apple IPhone I don’t feel it necessary to have the phone mounted on the handlebars. Mainly because I can still make and receive calls. Also too many phones have been damaged by vibration from being mounted this way, and the West Australian sun is just brutal at this time of year. So I’m playing it safe.

[@michaeldobson8859]

I find anything mounted on the Multi handle bars intrusive to my tankbag. So I mounted above the display. It’s better there because you don’t need to lower your head to see it.

[@ratpoodle2377]

Dude. Get yourself some T-Handle hex wrenches this holiday. You earned it. 😀

[@keithkeller6509]

Hi Rembo, Thanks for the GPS Mount video. I mounted my Zumo on my V4S Multi using Evotech’s Garmin mount. I have had great luck using Evotech radiator and oil cooler guards on the V4S and on my previous Multi 1200S. Very high quality products and also made in the UK like the Iconic mount you used. The Evotech GPS mount easily attaches to the 4 windscreen mounting bolts. It’s larger than the Iconic mount but it might spread the weight and torsional load of the GPS mount and Garmin over a larger area. You might take a look at the Evotech guards for your bike’s radiators and oil cooler. After 11 years and nearly 50K miles on my 1200S Multi, I finally got a radiator puncture from a rock, just going down the highway. After that, an Evotech radiator guard went on that bike and it was the first mod I made to my new Multi V4S. I’m not going to chance another puncture when I am a few thousand miles from home. BTW, I also mounted a Scottoiler X electronic chain oiler on my V4S. I am hopeful that is going to dramatically lower chain maintenance and extend chain life - making the machine better suited for long-distance touring.

[@RemboUSMC]

Great advice. Protecting the radiators is very important.

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

I put on the Evotech Mount yesterday. It is great, more stability than the iconic part one. Easy to install. Thanks for considering this one in your answer.

[@keithkeller6509]

@@JesusAlleineRettet glad you like it. I’ve become a big fan of Evotech products.

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

@@keithkeller6509 Me too have a lot of Evo parts on my Bike, even the shorter License Plate holder is from Evo.

[@michaeldobson8859]

There is a Chinese sourced mounting bracket for the Garmin or other GPS unit that mounts in the same location for Multistradas. I believe it’s reverse engineered. I purchased it for like $27. I had to adjust the fit because it wasn’t perfect but it did adjust and looks great.

[@markwilkinson4959]

I’ve been using my Tom Tom rider for a while. I have it mounted central on the bars on my 1260 pikes peak. I prefer it below my dash rather than above like yours. Both work just fine.

[@ddbb6721]

Question mont Garmin GP behind windshield On Multi strada V4S or use Ram mont on handle bar about to order one or the other

[@tomtraynor5384]

Just had the Ducati sales rep show me you can link phone GPS up to screen. This answers that. Thanks. Especially as I have. a Garmin XT for my snowmobile now.

[@RemboUSMC]

Only the Sygic app, nothing else

[@ddbb6721]

What Ducati Shop I would love to get that done on Multi Strada V4S

[@ddbb6721]

I am in Dallas Tx

[@tomtraynor5384]

@@ddbb6721 Grand Rapids, MI. My sales guy actually knows his products.

[@ddbb6721]

I am not going to use Syngic it is not worth using I am buying Garmin GPS deciding to use Icon Mont behind shield or just a Ram Mont in handle Bar love your feedback

[@__rajpatil__]

Hey Rembo Sir, we all would like to see your views on the new Multistrada V4 2022 which comes with new colour & electronic improvements.

[@RemboUSMC]

As soon as possible

[@ricardoanez6436]

Looks pretty cool my friend, I use a similar center bracket from Evotech but I use my phone GPS with my Samsung galaxy note but when I get a phone call my GPS screen is still there Partially and I can get off the phone call screen, I hate to have my phone attached to my handlebar, I barely use the Sygic GPS and hope in the future we can use other applications 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RemboUSMC]

Ducati needs to open this up to other apps.

[@hypnodic01]

Its a damn shame that a Bike of that price that claims to offer navigation, requires this but looks great

[@KiwiMoto72]

Hey Mate - do you know if this will transfer to your Pikes Peak?

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes it will

[@KiwiMoto72]

@@RemboUSMC thx you - good to know! I am picking my PP up next week!

[@RemboUSMC]

@@KiwiMoto72 Excellent

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

Put it on my Multistrada but not even a year old the 4 Screws attached broke off holding the Navi Mount because it’s a cheap 3D printed thing. There are 4 Plastic sleeves they need to be replaced in metal rubber ones absorbing the vibration or just thick small O-Rings (shock absorbing rings) and fixed and secured from each side with washers. Otherwise you will experience through the vibration the crack down of you Navi Mount guaranteed. Hopefully not on a long trip. I strongly recommend to gave at least 4 midsize cable ties at hand because it will happen, to fix the broken Mount temporary. The 3D Plastic polymer isn’t a good compound that was used printing those Mount

[@RemboUSMC]

Great information, I certainly appreciate you sharing that with the group

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

@@RemboUSMC The Manufacturer said it was a bad charge of production and he have replaced already several from other customers with new ones for free. He will replace mine as well, but I will go with the full mount out of metal one from Evotech the risk is too high. I think the weight of the Navi and Vibrations and other uneven streets made the mount break.

[@zepedrog]

Does your gps shake a lot with this mo7nt when the screen is in the highest position?

[@RemboUSMC]

No. It started to but it was a cracked fairing stay

[@terrellgarren7125]

iPhone and google maps. Used it to cross the US a couple times. 2 lanes roads and motel 6 app all day long. use 'avoid highways' option to stay off freeways. If I get a phone call, I just ignore it until I stop. During stops, use the phone/app to plan the next leg. no need for device clutter. we're riding, not commanding the space station. appreciate the discussion though. thumbs up.

[@RemboUSMC]

Thanks for the feedback. I do have to agree.

[@outandabout67]

I bought that iconic parts satnav mount for my V4s...it cost £124. Pricey but fits like a glove. So you got a bargain if you got it given to you..👌

[@yuriselvaggi2080]

Hi Gary, could you maybe share the part number to look it up on the Internet? Thanks! :)

[@henkstigter44]

Yes, I have the Evotech for my TomTom 😀

[@jorgevictor5948]

Hi, i need a help if you can. I want to Connect a quadlock wireless Connect 12-24v on the Ducati mts v4s and leave the nav connector for the gps. I want to Connect to the 12v plug in the front, that i dont use. You Mount the gps; do you have any photo of the Lighter connector behind? Ty. Best regards

[@RemboUSMC]

I do, it is the euro adapter plug you can get on amazon. Mine has a voltage reading on it too. Very inexpensive. Here amzn.to/461Jg19

[@jorgevictor5948]

@@RemboUSMC sorry rembo, I didn't explain myself well. I want to know how is the conection behind the female plug, two flat pins for + and - or a round cable with a strange connection (you dismout the right side to Connect you gps to the nav plug). Objective. Conect the gps to nav (the conector for not cut rubber is the JWPF 2 pins) and the quadlock wireless charger (12-24v) direct to the conection of the female plug, and leave the plug without external use, with all Wires inside the bike. Ty

[@RemboUSMC]

There is a nav plug deep inside the dash for powering the NAV. I did a video on it.@@jorgevictor5948

[@HunterChristianDarkman]

Just checked out the price of the mount: US$135!! Looks like I'll be using the flat bar after all!

[@franciscoespert4646]

I use navigator sygic beacuse in spain is not very bad. Today ducati spain spend mi a mail to innovate the software of my v4s, they are going to be better the conection whit ducati conect and the electronical suspension.

[@HunterChristianDarkman]

I purchased a Zumo because I want a different device for different functionality and display - single function tends to be better than multi-function, IMHO. I was going to mount mine in the same position, but since I didn't find a mount, yet, the plan was to bolt a piece of bent flat bar to the windshield carrier. Now I'll have to search out the mount, which looks like it was an OEM product. Anything to add regarding the wiring? (Besides separate GPS and console display, I'll keep my phone tucked away, connected to my PacTalk for music and voice calls.) Thanks for this, I really appreciate the "head's up!"

[@RemboUSMC]

Since this post you decided to go with the flatstock. Is that still the plan?

[@HunterChristianDarkman]

@@RemboUSMC It has to be. I don't have CAN$175 laying round. I can probably do what I need with about $10-20 at most.

[@bertgerits7940]

which one is plus and minus of the plug

[@RemboUSMC]

Wire colors marked. I just used plug

[@gregorybigg8924]

Have you had the latest software upgrade installed

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes. I am having some issues with it. Waiting to hear back from Ducati

[@gregorybigg8924]

It has made the sat nav link up so much better and finally the heated grips are operated just by the one button

[@yuriselvaggi2080]

@@RemboUSMC curious to know more about your issues

[@billiondollardan]

It's sad that we bought such an expensive bike and we can't even use the nav because it's so bad. I love the rest of my Multi V4S but that sygic system is terrible

[@battsonbikes1919]

Another way to do it is buy a cheap second phone and get Google maps on it.... Then share your data with the other phone.

[@thor8640]

Isn't that heat shrink fun? I swore like a sailor trying not to wreak the two cable leads. Sygic also requires all state amps that you want to travel through, it is the dumbest mapping app ever.

[@jasonwelch8]

I don’t use the Sygic maps either because I don’t like them but in their defense the reason you have to download the maps is so it will work if you loose cell service.

[@RemboUSMC]

I discovered heat shrink about 30 years ago when I did Avionics on helicopters and loved it ever since.