How to Install a TomTom Rider

The TomTom Rider is a GPS system designed to be used on a motorcycle. This device has bluetooth capabilities to relay directions and traffic information through an included wireless headset. The TomTom Rider is easy to install and includes four different mounts which are the handlebar mount, handlebar adapter, mirror mount and adhesive mount to ensure that this GPS can be installed on any motorcycle regardless of style, model or manufacturer.

Things You'll Need

• TomTom Rider mounting kit
• Allen key

Instructions

Getting Started

1. Open the memory card compartment of the TomTom Rider and insert the memory card which came with the TomTom.

2. Hold down the On/Off button until the TomTom Rider turns on. When the device is turned on for the first time, a series of questions will appear on the screen. Answer these questions by touching the correct answers on the screen. This will set up the bluetooth connection to the TomTom Rider headset. After the questions have been answered, the driving view will appear on the screen.

3. Decide where you will mount the TomTom Rider. The device should be located in a place where it can be easily viewed and will not block your vision. The handlebars or mirror are the most common locations.

4. Choose the proper mount and follow the installation instructions for the mount.

Handlebar Mount

1. Separate the pieces of the handlebar mount using an Allen key.

2. Wrap the included piece of rubber around the handlebar where the mount will be installed. This will prevent the mount from moving due to the vibration of the motorcycle.

3. Reassemble the pieces of the handlebar mount on the handlebar and tighten the assembly using the Allen key.

4. Screw the TomTom Rider holder to the mount with four small screws. Place the TomTom Rider into the holder.

Handlebar Adapter

1. Remove the bolts from the grip of the motorcycle's handlebar making sure to leave the grip itself attached.

2. Line the holes of the handlebar adapter up with the bolt holes on the grip.

3. Insert the long bolts included with the TomTom Rider through the handlebar adapter and the grip and tighten the bolts with an Allen key.

4. The handlebar mount can now be attached to the handlebar adapter following the handlebar mount installation steps.

Mirror Mount

1. Unscrew one of the mirrors from the motorcycle.

2. Set the included rubber washer, the mirror mount and then the metal washer onto the bolt hole.

3. Screw the mirror back into place to secure the mirror mount.

4. Attach the adhesive mount to the mirror mount with four screws.

5. Screw the TomTom holder to the adhesive mount with four more screws. Place the TomTom Rider into the holder.

Adhesive Mount

1. Apply the adhesive pad to the adhesive mount in the location where it will be attached to the motorcycle.

2. Press the adhesive mount firmly against the motorcycle in your chosen location.

3. Screw the TomTom holder to the adhesive mount with four more screws. Place the TomTom Rider into the holder.

References

• TomTom Rider Installation Instructions