TomTom Rider 400 - SV650.org

L3nny · 04-06-15, 12:11 PM

Thinking about replacing my ageing TomTom V2 with the new Rider 400.

The active mount has just broken for the 3rd time and at £60 for a replacement I think I'm better off just getting a new satnav.

Anyone used one of these yet?

Grant66 · 04-06-15, 12:22 PM

A colleague at work moaned at TomTom, not fit for purpose etc. and eventually they sent him a new one, even though the first they said no (they do offer a discount on the latest model at this stage) and claimed said they no longer have any in stock.

L3nny · 04-06-15, 12:39 PM

Problem is with the active mount is they are only waterproof when the satnav is attached, if you remove the satnav and leave the mount on the bike it will get damp and break. It's a really bad design and even if it's replaced it's going to break again.

04-06-15, 12:46 PM

Vaseline or similar electrical grease on the contacts?

Grant66 · 04-06-15, 12:46 PM

Quote:

It's a really bad design

i.e. not fit for purpose, leverage to get it replaced or really heavy discount on a new one (don't accept their first offer).

NTECUK · 04-06-15, 01:03 PM

They rave about it on the tiger forum.
So sounds like a very handy bit of kit,

L3nny · 04-06-15, 01:27 PM

I've emailed TomTom, see what they say, but last time they just sent me a new mount which has failed again for the same reason. Not got any electrical grease or vasaline (prefer ky jelly) but I'll get some and see if that helps.

Just seen the TomTom 40 which is a cheaper version, looks exactly the same apart from missing a few countries I'll never ride to anyway.

NTECUK · 04-06-15, 01:51 PM

How long does the battery last on yours without the dock.
Says up to 8 hours on my urban rider.
Never got close to that.

L3nny · 04-06-15, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

How long does the battery last on yours without the dock.
Says up to 8 hours on my urban rider.
Never got close to that.

managed to get 5 hours out of it the other day so I might just not bother and charge it off 12v when I stop.

NTECUK · 04-06-15, 03:17 PM

If you want another non active dock ultimate add on's do one for most tomtom ones that use a different dock locking mech.
Personally never had issues un hitching my non charge mount .
But cheaper than the oe one if you use it on another bike or in the car

04-06-15, 12:11 PM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	TomTom Rider 400 Thinking about replacing my ageing TomTom V2 with the new Rider 400. The active mount has just broken for the 3rd time and at £60 for a replacement I think I'm better off just getting a new satnav. Anyone used one of these yet? __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

04-06-15, 12:22 PM	#2
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: TomTom Rider 400 A colleague at work moaned at TomTom, not fit for purpose etc. and eventually they sent him a new one, even though the first they said no (they do offer a discount on the latest model at this stage) and claimed said they no longer have any in stock. __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

04-06-15, 12:39 PM	#3
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: TomTom Rider 400 Problem is with the active mount is they are only waterproof when the satnav is attached, if you remove the satnav and leave the mount on the bike it will get damp and break. It's a really bad design and even if it's replaced it's going to break again. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

04-06-15, 12:46 PM	#4
7755matt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TomTom Rider 400 Vaseline or similar electrical grease on the contacts?

04-06-15, 01:03 PM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: TomTom Rider 400 They rave about it on the tiger forum. So sounds like a very handy bit of kit, __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

04-06-15, 01:27 PM	#7
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: TomTom Rider 400 I've emailed TomTom, see what they say, but last time they just sent me a new mount which has failed again for the same reason. Not got any electrical grease or vasaline (prefer ky jelly) but I'll get some and see if that helps. Just seen the TomTom 40 which is a cheaper version, looks exactly the same apart from missing a few countries I'll never ride to anyway. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

04-06-15, 01:51 PM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: TomTom Rider 400 How long does the battery last on yours without the dock. Says up to 8 hours on my urban rider. Never got close to that. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

04-06-15, 03:17 PM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: TomTom Rider 400 If you want another non active dock ultimate add on's do one for most tomtom ones that use a different dock locking mech. Personally never had issues un hitching my non charge mount . But cheaper than the oe one if you use it on another bike or in the car __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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