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Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:58 pm
by SteveA
Andrew_XT wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:29 pm
colirv wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:58 am Click "Post reply" then click "Attachments" tab at bottom. You can then drag an image into your message box.
Hey, that looks like it will do the job. Where do you buy these please?

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:49 pm
by Andrew_XT
SteveA wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:58 pm
Andrew_XT wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:29 pm
colirv wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:58 am Click "Post reply" then click "Attachments" tab at bottom. You can then drag an image into your message box.
Hey, that looks like it will do the job. Where do you buy these please?
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I will share to you the contact info

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:58 pm
by warfelron
I placed a Mounting Pad (used with Zip Tie) and than ran a rubber band through the holes and around the back of the mount.
Utilitech # 0292685 I tried to attached a picture but It did not work I bought it at Lowes HW were the zip ties are

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:17 am
by SteveA
warfelron wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:58 pm I placed a Mounting Pad (used with Zip Tie) and than ran a rubber band through the holes and around the back of the mount.
Utilitech # 0292685 I tried to attached a picture but It did not work I bought it at Lowes HW were the zip ties are
Is it these?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-10-P ... s/50005766

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:03 am
by SteveA
Andrew_XT wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:49 pm
SteveA wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:58 pm
Andrew_XT wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:29 pm
Hey, that looks like it will do the job. Where do you buy these please?
Contact me on Messagener
https://www.facebook.com/me/

I will share to you the contact info
Good morning Andrew.

Your link goes straight to my Facebook page, not yours. I've sent you a PM 👍

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:32 am
by warfelron
Yes and use a hair (pony tail) rubber band

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:21 pm
by simoncrewe
SteveA wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:51 pm This hasn't happened to me yet but each time I ride with the XT in the mount I'm getting 'undue anxiety'.

If the XT was to pop out of the mount it would probably be destroyed or ran over by a following vehicle etc.

Has anyone a simple solution to prevent this happening or am I maybe worried about something that won't happen?
Run a tether to the rear of the unit with a stick on zip tie mount. This is what I did before I bought the Touratech locking mount. Don't waste your money on the 'Zumo Lock' it only blocks the release catch, it does not secure the unit itself.

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:02 pm
by warfelron
thanks - I cover my with my Hemet when in a restaurant and take it off when I'm in a hotel

Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:27 am
by communicator
My solution, among all possible, using one of the rear fixing screws; can be mounted on one of the 4 corners of the GPS:

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Re: XT mount accidentally unlocking during ride

Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:32 am
by SteveA
communicator wrote: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:27 am My solution, among all possible, using one of the rear fixing screws; can be mounted on one of the 4 corners of the GPS:

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Great idea. Any idea if it might compromise the water proofing?