TomTom Rider Manual

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Chapter 4
Mounting TomTom RIDER on 
Mounting TomTom RIDER on
your motorcycle
Where should I mount my TomTom RIDER?
When you choose where to mount your device, think about the following:
• The mounting options available
• The most comfortable position
Spend some time thinking about where to mount your TomTom RIDER on 
your motorcycle. Not all mounts are suitable for all bikes. It should be in a 
position where you can see it easily and where it does not block your vision.
Mounting your...

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2. Wrap the piece of rubber provided around the handlebars to make the 
handlebars thick enough for the Handlebar Mount. Cut the piece of rubber 
to adjust the thickness. 
3. Place the Handlebar Mount around the handlebars and over the piece of 
rubber.
4. Screw the Handlebar mount together tightly using the Allen key provided.
5. Screw the Holder to the Handlebar Mount using four of the small screws 
included with the mounting kit. 
If your TomTom RIDER is not in a comfortable...

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To use this mount, follow these steps:
1. Carefully remove the bolts that hold the grip in place. Do not remove the 
grip from the handlebars.
2. Place the Handlebar Adaptor over the bolt holes. 
3. Use the extra-long bolts provided to attach the Handlebar Adaptor and the 
grip to the handlebars. Use an Allen key (not provided) to tighten the bolts.
4. Attach the Handlebar Mount to the Handlebar Adapter. Follow steps 2 - 4 in 
the section Handlebar Mount above.
You can now place your...

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3. Screw the wing mirror back into place. The wing mirror holds the Mirror 
Mount in place.
4. Screw the Adhesive Mount to the Mirror Mount, using four of the small 
screws included with the mounting kit.
5. Screw the Holder to the Adhesive Mount using four of the small screws 
included with the mounting kit. 
You can now place your TomTom RIDER in the Holder. See this section: 
Placing your TomTom RIDER in the Holder on page 15.
Adhesive Mount
Use the Adhesive Mount if you are unable...

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Attach this mount only to a part of your motorcycle that is strong enough to 
hold the mount, the Holder and your RIDER. 
Think carefully about where you want to attach the Adhesive Mount. Clean the 
position you have chosen thoroughly and make sure that you remove any 
grease or dirt.
To use this mount, follow these steps:
1. Attach the adhesive pad to the Adhesive Mount. 
2. Press and hold the Adhesive Mount in the position you have chosen. 
3. Screw the Holder to the Adhesive Mount...

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3. Close the Holder. Make sure that your RIDER is held firmly in place.
You are now ready to make your first journey with your TomTom RIDER. 
Battery cable
The battery cable can optionally be used to power and charge your 
TomTom RIDER from your motorcycle battery.
Connect the battery cable connector to the power connector on the holder. 
Connect the red battery cable to the switched positive 12 volt power supply 
on your motorcycle and the black battery cable to the ground supply on...

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Chapter 5
Making your first journey
Making your first journeyPlanning a route with TomTom RIDER is very simple. To plan your first route, 
follow the steps below.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap Navigate to...
For your first journey, we will navigate to an address.
3. Tap Address.
When you enter an address, you can choose from four options:
•City centre - tap this button to set your destination as the centre of a city 
or town.
•Street and house number - tap this...

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•Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the 
point where two streets meet.
For your first journey, we will enter an exact address.
4. Tap Street and house number.
5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns that match what you have typed are 
shown. When your destination is shown in the list, tap the name of the town 
to set the destination.
6. Start to type the name of the street.
As with the name of...

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Tap YES to enter an arrival time. RIDER shows you whether you will arrive 
on time. For more information, see Arrival times on page 19.
The route is then calculated by your TomTom RIDER.
9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done. 
TomTom RIDER will immediately start guiding you to your destination with 
spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen.
You should plan your route before you start driving. It is not possible to plan 
the route in this much detail once you...

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When would I enter an arrival time?
If you have an appointment, you can enter the time of your appointment as 
your arrival time and you will know in advance if you are going to be on time.
What are the other navigation options?
When you tap Navigate to..., you can set your destination in many ways, not 
just by entering the address. The other options are listed below: You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, it 
is shown in...