Touratech 276c mount interfering with new Garmin plugs?

Lobby · 07-08-2009, 06:56 PM

Folks,

I was just about to buy this Touratech 276c gps mount, but then I saw the warning.

Here's the link to the TT site.

I'm using the new Garmin 276c plug that I suppose Touratech is referring to. The one on the left.

Does anybody have any experience with this? Any comments?

I'd really like to get that mount, as it locks and would give me some peace of mind while stopped at a gas station, etc.

MJS · 07-08-2009, 09:52 PM

I have the old style cable on my GS and the new straight cable on my 950SE. I move the TT mount between bikes and have not noticed any issues. In fact, this was the first I heard about it. Had to go check the mount and I don't see where it would interfere. Maybe if the mount is turned to the vertical orientation? TT is pretty good about customer service, I'd order it and try it. They will likely give you a full refund if it doesn't work. Or you could sell it to me for half price.

9Dave · 07-09-2009, 03:12 AM

Freakin' n00b......

Lobby,

Got it. Love it. Also have an old style cable sitting on the shelf. Let me know if you want it.

zedx9 · 07-09-2009, 10:22 AM

No issues with my Garmin 478 straight plug and my Touratech Locking MvG Mount for Garmin 276C, 376C, Part Number: 065-0088

Not sure what they are making reference to in terms of "interference".

Lobby · 07-09-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9Dave

Freakin' n00b......

Lobby,

Got it. Love it. Also have an old style cable sitting on the shelf. Let me know if you want it.

I also had the TT Locking MVG mount, like Zed above, and I had no cable interference. Neither with the old style plugs or the new one.

But Touratech's comment as I was ready to push the order button startled me.

That's it. I'm going to push the backorder button at Touratech right now. I'll let ya'll know how this works.

motowest · 07-14-2009, 10:47 PM

I need the hard-wire power cord. Does anyone know where to get this item besides Cycoactive (they are on back-order)? I've got the 276c and the TT mvg mount as pictured above. Thanks!

Steve W · 07-15-2009, 05:34 AM

GPSCity

This one

is MC specific but is still the right angle connector.

motowest · 07-15-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W

GPSCity

This one

is MC specific but is still the right angle connector.

Thanks Steve W, item is ordered!

intothenew · 07-17-2009, 03:44 AM

I have a right angle plug. But, looking at the photos and after a quick trip to the man cave, I think the issue would be removing and installing the GPS with the plug installed. It looks like it would hit the antennae support then.

zedx9 · 07-17-2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intothenew

I have a right angle plug. But, looking at the photos and after a quick trip to the man cave, I think the issue would be removing and installing the GPS with the plug installed. It looks like it would hit the antennae support then.

Mine comes out without making contact. I just tried it. Not sure why I would take it out while it's plugged in though. Maybe if I had another connector inline so I wasn't unplugging from the back of the gps

At any rate, it works fine.

michel110 · 07-17-2009, 08:12 AM

Hi folks
I own a 278 (similar to the 378 in the US I think) which housing is similar to the 276 ... I also own the TT MVG - thing. And tested it on a Tour through Albania this April ....
As far as I can remeber the discussion in a german forum the 90° plug is the older one and there wre problems with the durability of this plug. So they (Garmin ???) changed ist for the straight plug on the left on your photo....
BUT ... what i learned from the discussion is that - also - the new straight plug isn´t made for beeing pluged and unpluged everytime you take of the 278 from the TT-Thing.
So one guy cut the power-wire und put an extra plug in this wire. The Garmin plug could stay on the 278 and only the retail (?) plug has to be unpluged ....everytime .. if this thing brakes to its parts the costs are abot 1-2 euros ... and not 37,- € for the Garmin-one .

I hope you could get the point through my humble englisch ...

cheers from the not so sunny cologne

Michael

Lobby · 07-17-2009, 01:39 PM

I guess I don't understand what all the fuss was about. Even though I started it, but that's another matter.

I went ahead and ordered the standard locking TT mount (and the 12GS crossbar). Installed it this afternoon.

Here's a pic.

Everything looks just fine, don't ya'll think?

A17_NB · 07-17-2009, 01:50 PM

I have a question for ya - Why do you have the USB cable plugged in?
Thanks
Onne

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobby

I guess I don't understand what all the fuss was about. Even though I started it, but that's another matter.

I went ahead and ordered the standard locking TT mount (and the 12GS crossbar). Installed it this afternoon.

Everything looks just fine, don't ya'll think?

Lobby · 07-17-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A17_NB

I have a question for ya - Why do you have the USB cable plugged in?
Thanks
Onne

I carry a laptop with me on the bike, so I can constantly update maps, routes, and tracks.

OK. I'm going to hell for lying.

It's for the GXM-30 XM antenna.

motowest · 07-21-2009, 08:29 AM

What's that coffee-cup holder thingie to the left of the gps in the picture?

07-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
Lobby ^OP Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,814	Touratech 276c mount interfering with new Garmin plugs? Folks, I was just about to buy this Touratech 276c gps mount, but then I saw the warning. Here's the link to the TT site. I'm using the new Garmin 276c plug that I suppose Touratech is referring to. The one on the left. Does anybody have any experience with this? Any comments? I'd really like to get that mount, as it locks and would give me some peace of mind while stopped at a gas station, etc. __________________ Gracie's Gold

07-08-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
MJS Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Oddometer: 1,492	I have the old style cable on my GS and the new straight cable on my 950SE. I move the TT mount between bikes and have not noticed any issues. In fact, this was the first I heard about it. Had to go check the mount and I don't see where it would interfere. Maybe if the mount is turned to the vertical orientation? TT is pretty good about customer service, I'd order it and try it. They will likely give you a full refund if it doesn't work. Or you could sell it to me for half price. __________________ "You can follow me, but it's gonna hurt"

07-09-2009, 03:12 AM	#3
9Dave Bazinga! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 11,660	Freakin' n00b...... Lobby, Got it. Love it. Also have an old style cable sitting on the shelf. Let me know if you want it. __________________ dunno.....

07-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#4
zedx9 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Central Oregon Oddometer: 267	No issues with my Garmin 478 straight plug and my Touratech Locking MvG Mount for Garmin 276C, 376C, Part Number: 065-0088 Not sure what they are making reference to in terms of "interference". __________________ I may be old but boy am I slow!

07-15-2009, 05:34 AM	#7
Steve W Old Grouch Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains of Alberta Oddometer: 541	GPSCity This one is MC specific but is still the right angle connector. __________________ SW Steve W screwed with this post 07-15-2009 at 05:43 AM

07-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
motowest Two-wheeled Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Oddometer: 1,220	I need the hard-wire power cord. Does anyone know where to get this item besides Cycoactive (they are on back-order)? I've got the 276c and the TT mvg mount as pictured above. Thanks!

07-17-2009, 03:44 AM	#9
intothenew Briar Patch Navigator Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Almost Heaven Oddometer: 2,094	I have a right angle plug. But, looking at the photos and after a quick trip to the man cave, I think the issue would be removing and installing the GPS with the plug installed. It looks like it would hit the antennae support then. __________________ Momentum is your friend, and never trust a grapevine. "For a boy,it was a kind of paradise. I wasn't just playing Indian, I was living Indian."

07-17-2009, 08:12 AM	#11
michel110 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Oddometer: 10	Hi folks I own a 278 (similar to the 378 in the US I think) which housing is similar to the 276 ... I also own the TT MVG - thing. And tested it on a Tour through Albania this April .... As far as I can remeber the discussion in a german forum the 90° plug is the older one and there wre problems with the durability of this plug. So they (Garmin ???) changed ist for the straight plug on the left on your photo.... BUT ... what i learned from the discussion is that - also - the new straight plug isn´t made for beeing pluged and unpluged everytime you take of the 278 from the TT-Thing. So one guy cut the power-wire und put an extra plug in this wire. The Garmin plug could stay on the 278 and only the retail (?) plug has to be unpluged ....everytime .. if this thing brakes to its parts the costs are abot 1-2 euros ... and not 37,- € for the Garmin-one . I hope you could get the point through my humble englisch ... cheers from the not so sunny cologne Michael

07-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#12
Lobby ^OP Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,814	I guess I don't understand what all the fuss was about. Even though I started it, but that's another matter. I went ahead and ordered the standard locking TT mount (and the 12GS crossbar). Installed it this afternoon. Here's a pic. Everything looks just fine, don't ya'll think?

07-21-2009, 08:29 AM	#15
motowest Two-wheeled Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Oddometer: 1,220	What's that coffee-cup holder thingie to the left of the gps in the picture?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: