Dam Rat...Nav replacment

motor4 · Dec 7, 2019

Well guess a Rat had a nice rubber snack at my expense.

Anyone have suggestions for a replacement that will fit my 05 bmw r1200rt? Not certain I want to buy a new nav VI just yet and missed their 20% off sale recently as well. Just found out about this issue today when at the bike shop getting service. My own fault it seems, happens when you leave a bike in a garage a long time plus leave a dryer vent hose open to the outside when moving a dryer around. Woke up early today then tossed a Bmw tank bag on the tank that hide most of the nav lol.

Uncertain anyone has a dead unit they could send me and I then try to change out the outer shell casing. It is so old uncertain it would be worth the effort. I do though like having a bmw one attached to the bike connector plate plus powered by the bike.

36654 · Dec 7, 2019

motor4 said:
View attachment 76535Well guess a Rat had a nice rubber snack at my expense.

Anyone have suggestions for a replacement that will fit my 05 bmw r1200rt? Not certain I want to buy a new nav VI just yet and missed their 20% off sale recently as well. Just found out about this issue today when at the bike shop getting service. My own fault it seems, happens when you leave a bike in a garage a long time plus leave a dryer vent hose open to the outside when moving a dryer around. Woke up early today then tossed a Bmw tank bag on the tank that hide most of the nav lol.

Uncertain anyone has a dead unit they could send me and I then try to change out the outer shell casing. It is so old uncertain it would be worth the effort. I do though like having a bmw one attached to the bike connector plate plus powered by the bike.

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If the wiring is undamaged........epoxy a plug in place.

motor4 · Dec 8, 2019

36654 said:
If the wiring is undamaged........epoxy a plug in place.

That can work. Seems that was an ‘off’ button as one can take a pin and press a button toggle within to turn it off. Will also check the ads for used navs.

strataj · Dec 8, 2019

Years ago I had a Zumo 550 on/off button fall off, Garmin was great they replaced at no charge. I'd call them to see what they can do for you.

motor4 · Dec 10, 2019

Sometimes you cannot win it seems. Less then 24 hours after my service the fuel strip dies. Beyond the 2 year time period when last replaced after being replaced with bmw one time 10 year grace period. Kiss another $400 plus good bye.

Me thinks I should have sold the back last year...

Omega Man · Dec 10, 2019

motor4 said:
Sometimes you cannot win it seems. Less then 24 hours after my service the fuel strip dies. Beyond the 2 year time period when last replaced after being replaced with bmw one time 10 year grace period. Kiss another $400 plus good bye.

Me thinks I should have sold the back last year...

Don’t worry about it.......Use your trip odometer........you will be fine.
OM

lee · Dec 10, 2019

This place has a good reputation and cheap rates for repairs.

https://www.palmdr.com/cart/garmin-zumo-450-550-repair-service-p-368.html

alegerlotz · Dec 10, 2019

motor4 said:
Sometimes you cannot win it seems. Less then 24 hours after my service the fuel strip dies. Beyond the 2 year time period when last replaced after being replaced with bmw one time 10 year grace period. Kiss another $400 plus good bye.

Me thinks I should have sold the back last year...

Search the Hexhead/Camhead forum for the process to zap it with a lighter. That has worked for lots of people and will cost you more like $10. Its worth a shot.

strataj · Dec 10, 2019

Lee said:
This place has a good reputation and cheap rates for repairs.

https://www.palmdr.com/cart/garmin-zumo-450-550-repair-service-p-368.html

I agree with Lee. I had my wife's Garmin Drive (broken screen) repaired and a couple of buds had different Zumo's repaired.

2slowwheels · Dec 10, 2019

I also used the palmdr repair in Mankato, Mn. to repair a Garmin. Great service and quick turnaround.

lee · Dec 10, 2019

I've also seen posts where palmdr will install new maps cheaper than the owner of the zumo 550 can while it's in for repairs.

wichitagreg · Dec 11, 2019

I used a silicone bead and a pencil eraser to fix mine.

1957mpd · Dec 11, 2019

Omega Man said:
Don’t worry about it.......Use your trip odometer........you will be fine.
OM

My first three VW Beetles as a teenager did not have a gas gauge or a trip odometer; just a handle to pull for the reserve tank. Only time I ever ran out of gas completely was just as I pulled up in front of the pump. The fill-up ate an entire five dollar bill.

lee · Dec 11, 2019

motor4 said:
Will also check the ads for used navs.

There's a Nav V for sale for $300 shipped on the ADV site.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/bmw-navigator-v-nav-5-gps-excellent-condition.1420231/

motor4 · Dec 11, 2019

thanks registered on the site and said i was interested. don’t think it connects to my 05 gps mount and uncertain if bmw makes an adapter for it to connect to my 05 mount

lee · Dec 12, 2019

motor4 said:
thanks registered on the site and said i was interested. don’t think it connects to my 05 gps mount and uncertain if bmw makes an adapter for it to connect to my 05 mount

The Nav V takes a BMW 4 button cradle that fits the Nav IV, Nav and Nav VI.
List price is $190.
Pretty sure the Zumo 660 cradle will also work if you can find one.

motor4 · Dec 12, 2019

Ready to toss in the towel and get a left over 2018 r1250rt with bmw 3.9 @ 60 months. My retirement ride even though I may not retire until this coming April. Would then have to see the bmw on craigslist after purchase. Out of State purchase so not an option to do a bike trade in for one I am looking at.

lee · Dec 12, 2019

The Nav V will fit the 2018 RT mount, or you could try to get the dealer to throw in a free Nav VI as part of the bike purchase.

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