This video helped me understand how to use the SWMotec dash mount (I haven't bought the Garmin XT yet). Thanks for posting.

Thanks for your video, I've wired a few the zumos onto bikes, I always find it easier to not connect the power cable to the hub with the little screw until last, because its easier to run it down the bike. also, you can put an online switch near the bars, if you don't want to wire it into the headlight, or an sae connector, online, and just disconnect it. I do this, so I can plug my optimste into the same connector

Really impressed thank you for your time & sharing your experience. Watching you feed the power lead plug through the backing plate & fixing with a small screw was exactly what I needed to answer all the questions I had in my head about hard wiring the XT. I had read somewhere Garmin don't recommend a USB cable (something to do with lack of power resulting in corrosion) Also means I dont need to buy separate mounting kit given whats in the box, so Huge Thanks, you've saved me wasting money buying stuff I didn't need & shown me its not rocket science.

Nice quick info. I am putting one of these on same model bike.

I just bought a Zumo XT today, so this good info, great video

From all the installation videos I'v viewed thus far; wiggling the harness through tight spots with that fuse block is quite a task. I can say with practicality that I will be installing the wire harness on the bike first (feeding the mounting end through); then complete the harness to mount installation.

Just a tip. When installing the little tiny screw, the kit comes with a screwdriver and a tiny plastic sleeve over the end. Utilize this plastic sleeve as a screw holder. Just slide it halfway down the screwdriver and install the screw into the open end with cross towards the driver bit and feed into the screw hole and as you apply pressure the screwdriver bit and screw head engage as you turn screw driver and apply pressure into the hole.

Dude thanks for this video it was a monster help!

Nice Video! But you installed the little black spacers in the wrong way in the mounting-cradle. They must be installed in the back side of the cradle and then the washers with the screws in the front side. Otherwise the can't do the job to decouple the cradle because the spacers will slip into the holes of your SW-Motech or RamMount plate.

Nice job my friend!

Nice vidéo thank you

This adapter mount? Do you have a link ??? Sorry for my English

What SW Motech mount is that exactly?

it is hard to understand why the wire connections did not come assembled...geesh...very helpgul vid, thank you

So i lost the tiny screws but i it together and it seems to stay together and work fine. Is it necessary? Should i try to get a new one?

I've gone and lost the 2 tiny screws for the power cable. Does anyone know if these are essential and if so where to buy replacements? Thanks

It is better to mount the cable in the holder after you have installed the cable on your motorcycle, because suppose you have to push the cable through a small opening, then the mount gets in the way, and you have to disassemble it

Thanks for the video. So it looks like that basic amount that came with the Garmin uses the amps bolt pattern? If so, that should screw directly onto my bike's little adventure tower. If I understand things correctly.

Your video was helpful. Looking to purchase MC Gps, wondering can you share main reasons upgraded to Garmin XT from the 396? Thanks!

Meh them two tiny screws to mount the cable to the mount are not in my box, anyone know the type so I can buy at DIY store?

What is the little black box on the power cable? Is it just a fuse or a 12 to 5v power adapter?

Interesting comment about using a switched power source, but if you connect it directly to the battery how could that leave you stranded? For the price I paid for the Zumo XT I won't be leaving it on the handlebars when I walk away.

Is the black box in the power cable strictly a fuse, or does it also handle voltage regulation? Thanks. Cheers!

Have you seen my shtapler?

Can it be charged via USB instead?

if you direct wire to the battery, take your GPS off and take with you. Then there is no power source.

Will the brilliant screen be a problem on the road? Better brightness but more reflection, no?

what mount are you running?

you have Milton's stapler

BEWARE! my new kit came with the wrong hardware and I mean it was way wrong. Supposed to have 4 spacers, had none, 2/4 washers, and had 4 super long screws (black) instead of correct fasteners... crazy, never saw anything like this as far as scope of mess up and don't get me started on how much this cost for this level of attention to detail. I am heading out on a trip and had planned to do valve check, plugs, coolant, air filter, oil, GPS and heated grips today, this threw a small wrench in that... So much for mounting according to instructions.. ended up tapping the mounting bracket metal and running those long screws in and cutting the extra 1.5" off lol WTH Garmin? Works well now and everything will be fine and and looks good.

this mount is really flimsy, looks it can come off during some enduro riding easily...

Brass doesn't corrode.

EVERYBODY bypasses putting the rubber grommets in and little metal sleeves in... Why? It's easy to assume that everybody knows what you're talking about, the directions from Garmin are not the best you have to go by picture and you sir missed an opportunity. Just wanted to let you know that