Locking on mount doesn't feel like its latching right

[spike747]

I just picked up a XT and the first thing I noticed is the locking mechanism doesn't have a very positive feel to it when it engages. On my 590, I was always confident when it clicked in, but with this XT, it can't hear or feel it. I've been pushing hard on it and yanking back on it to check. This sucks. Is this the way these are or do I have an XT with bad casing? O, by the way, I bought the car kit and that adapter feels the same way. So I know its the body of the XT doing it.

Thanks.

[Hati]

Sounds like you got the second batch of mounts, the replacement for the sloppy, less secure ones the XT was released with. I got my original one replaced and feels just like you describe it. Seems to lock securely though, I had no problems over a considerable amount of riding since it was changed.

[simoncrewe]

I just picked up a XT and the first thing I noticed is the locking mechanism doesn't have a very positive feel to it when it engages. On my 590, I was always confident when it clicked in, but with this XT, it can't hear or feel it. I've been pushing hard on it and yanking back on it to check. This sucks. Is this the way these are or do I have an XT with bad casing? O, by the way, I bought the car kit and that adapter feels the same way. So I know its the body of the XT doing it.

Thanks.

You are spot on, the standard mount feels very flimsy compared to other models, especially the rugged mount of the old Montana & Monterra. When I first got my unit back in March, I ran it on my bike with a stick on 'tether' to the rear of the unit for added peace of mind. I have subsequently purchased the Touratech locking mount & the whole set up is now bullet proof.
Garmin did have an issue with loose mounts on the early released models, but that was back in March/April & it has subsequently been rectified, so if yours is a brand new unit, you will have the latest mount.
When you mount the unit, I always make sure the 'lip' on the mount is seated in the rear of the XT itself before I click the unit home. When using the car mount, the release clip needs to be at the bottom of the XT unit.

[Exurban]

I got mine somewhere around June. I can’t recall if it has a resounding click or not but, it doesn’t budge. I always give it a good yank after installing. No issues yet.

Someone suggested using a Ram X-Grip Tether. It’s just the rubber spiderweb. Saw a pic with an XT and it doesn’t interfere with the screen at all. About $4.

[spike747]

I was playing with my Zumo 590 today. Its so much better of a mounting system. Why did Garmin move to this. It feels so cheap. I don't like it. I never had to yank on my 590 to see if it was in there.