The Tom Tom Rider thread

SimonB · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

Just in case anyone is wondering the Sandisk ultra 2gb memory card works fine in the Rider.

Its just a shame that after installing the UK and European maps and then connecting to TomTom Home that the map updates won't fit on.
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Parmo Paul · Crazy Courier Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Karma :

Seems to be getting cheaper....

https://www.blokesstuff.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=772

this is the best price i've found at £267 inc delivery.
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Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Got a Rider couple of days ago.

Found a website with a few downloads on and got them on easily. They didnt hawever have the speed camera which is the main one i wanted.

I got the download from the GPS website but cant get it working.

Am I right in thinking you download it, open all the folders, then copy all the files in the folders into the 'great britan' folder on the Tomtom??
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natv4 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Karma :

SimonB · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

I downloaded the European maps from TomToms website as I couldn't find them any where else.

The files were downloaded as a Zip file and there is a setup file in there that you run. I think you can chose where to install it as well so you should be able to chose the Rider.

I think you can also use TomTom home to buy and install the updates as well.
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Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

Be aware that with the speed camera alerts, 90% of them don't actually have a speed camera there.

The rest of the time you are passing a speed camera on a different, but nearby road, there maybe used to be a speed camera there, there is a speed camera sign or you are passing somewhere the police often set-up traps (handy!).

I advise using the submarine/startrek style klaxon warning!
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natv4 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Karma :

acwman · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

Finally got my security strap.... Confused

Not entirely convinced....guess it's nice of the TomTom ppl to offer this free strap to anyone who didn't get one originally, but now seeing it, I'm not really convinced it's the answer to my concerns that my Rider could fall off the bike with some sort of accidental knock to the plastic clasp, or the tomtom rider.

I now have to deal with an extra dangly bit flapping around with a metal clasp attached to it...

Would be nicer to see some sort of inovative design which would ensure that there is no way that the securing clasp can be accidentally knocked open in the first place. Think also in any sort of light fall, the clasp would just spring open, letting go of the 'rider'.

My bike is not the most vibration free, (Buell) and watching the 'Rider' vibrating around...while I'm riding..I can't help but think that it could fall off Sad

Does anybody else have concerns or am i just being paranoid?
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Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

Im confused, are your Riders wobbling around that much? Mine doesn't move at all no matter what I do. It appears to be rock solid!
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acwman · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

SimonB · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

Well like you suggested I've always had my Rider mounted centrally. Unfortunately the mount that TomTom provided was too big so I used self amalgamating tape to thicken up the bar. So far the mount has not moved or come lose over the 4000 or so miles since its been fitted that way

Although my FZR may not vibrate as much as your Buell I still don’t think the Rider will fall out.

I have had a low speed off on my bike with the Rider connected. I have to say the bike hit the ground fairly hard but the Rider still remained firmly in place.
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diviron · Derestricted Danger Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Karma :

HI I'm thinking of getting a Tom Tom Rider got a couple of questions before I buy
1/ does Tom Tom Rider cover europe maps
2/ can i connect it into my Intaride system
3/ can it reroute if you stray
all info will be appreciated
Thanks
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

1/ does Tom Tom Rider cover europe maps

yes

2/ can i connect it into my Intaride system

Maybe... the TomTom Rider doesn't have an audio output, it uses a bluetooth headset. if Intaride provide a bluetooth audio input then it's possible (although unlikely)

3/ can it reroute if you stray

they all do that (well, most of them)

I have the garmin Quest 2 which, with the Touratech cradle and RAM mount, is powered by the bike, and routes the audio into my Autocom. I suspect that would also allow you to plug into your Intaride.

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Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

For all of you having problems mounting the Rider to your sports bike here is what I have done.

I bought a TECHMOUNT from the US. Visit the link and you can search by motor bike for one that will fit. It's a little pricey but well worth the money to have the rider mounted in a decent place and very securely. The mount is also very well made. The plate that comes with the mount doesn't fit the Rider - the holes are in the wrong place. I used a pillar drill to drill some new ones in the right place although there are other mounting plates available for extra.

Here are the pictures

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/baldgit/S8000116.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/baldgit/S8000117.jpg

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Sprint Rider · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Karma :

Have bought the Rider off Ebay less than £250, also saw it advertised at Staples for £250 this morning. Works fine on the bike, but the earphone set up when used on 4 wheels is a pain. Does anyone use the over ear bluetooth headset with the rider and if so what make? as the one I have is "seen but can't link to the rider"

Cheers Very Happy

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Paivi · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

I've lost my bluetooth thingie and need to replace it. Not very easy, as that's just about the only thing you can't buy on the TomTom site! Evil or Very Mad

On all their links, only two showed it in stock at about £50.

As it was rubbish anyway (most of the time my Rider "couldn't find it" or it was "disconnected"), are there any alternatives?

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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

Sprint Rider · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Karma :

Bought a CD from ebay with details of speed cameras and other stuff the update to the Rider was easy and shows the different types of cameras Gatso Specs etc together with locations of mobile camera sites. Only a couple of quid so lot cheeper than Tomtom

Stu
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