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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 TomTom RIDER
There are four different mounts:
• Handlebar Mount
• Handlebar Adaptor
• Mirror Mount
• Adhesive Mount
The sections below describe how to use each mount. Make sure that you 
screw all parts of the mounts together very tightly, otherwise the mount may 
move while you are driving.
Handlebar Mount
The Handlebar Mount is attached directly onto the handlebars. To use this 
mount, follow these steps:
1. Unscrew the Handlebar Mount using the Allen key.
Warning: The Adhesive Mount is very strong and it is very difficult to remove 
once it has been attached to your motorcycle. Before attaching the Adhesive 
Mount to your motorcycle, be sure that you have chosen the position where 
you finally want to mount your RIDER. 
						

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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 position, unscrew the 
Handlebar Mount slightly and adjust the angle of the mount and the holder. 
Then screw the Handlebar Mount together tightly again.
You can now place your TomTom RIDER in the Holder. See this section: 
Placing your TomTom RIDER in the Holder on page 15.
Handlebar adaptor
The Handlebar Adaptor is secured by bolts next to the grip, as shown. 
Note: The piece of rubber helps prevent vibration and stops the Handlebar 
Mount from slipping while you are driving.  
						

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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 TomTom RIDER in the Holder. See this section: 
Placing your TomTom RIDER in the Holder on page 15.
Mirror Mount
The Mirror Mount is held in place by the wing mirror. If your motorcycle or 
scooter has no mirrors but has the bolt holes for a wing mirror, you can still 
use the Mirror Mount. 
To use this mount, follow these steps:
1. Unscrew one of the wing mirrors on your motorcycle.
2. Place first the rubber washer, then the Mirror Mount and finally the metal 
washer over the bolt hole, as shown in the diagram. 
						

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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 to use any of the other mounts, or 
if you want to place your TomTom RIDER in a position that is not possible 
using the other mounts.
Note: The washers help to prevent the mirror mount from moving or from 
being damaged. Select the diameter of the washers according to the 
diameter of the bolt hole.
Note: If you have only the bolt holes for a wing mirror, use one of the bolts 
provided to hold the Mirror Mount in place. Select the diameter of the bolt 
according to the diameter of the bolt hole. 
						

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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 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
Placing your TomTomRIDER in the Holder
1. Open the Holder and place the bottom edge of your TomTom RIDER into 
the Holder first.
Make sure that the two teeth on the bottom of the Holder meet the two 
connections on your RIDER. If your RIDER is not placed in the Holder 
correctly, it may fall out while you are driving. 
2. Push your RIDER firmly into place. 
Note: It is very difficult to remove 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 your 
motorcycle. 
Make sure that the battery cable is secured safely to your motorcycle. It must 
not hang from the frame or interfere with the motorcycle in any way. Make 
sure that it is also not in contact with any areas of the motorcycle that become 
hot and may melt the cable.
Taking care of your TomTom RIDER
It is important to take care of your RIDER and to clean it correctly.
• Use the screen cloth provided to wipe the screen of your RIDER; do not use 
any liquid cleaners.
• Only open the compartment that contains the memory card slot when you 
are indoors. Do not open the compartment when your RIDER is wet.
• When carrying your RIDER, always use the RIDER case provided.
• If your RIDER gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.
• Do not open the casing of your RIDER under any circumstances.
• Do not use the memory card (SD card) with any device other than your 
RIDER. Other devices may damage the memory card.
Note: If you are unsure about setting up the battery cable, consult your local 
motorcycle garage. 
						

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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 button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
•Postcode - tap this button to enter a postcode as your destination (fully 
supported only in UK and the Netherlands).
Note: You should always plan your journeys before you start driving. It is 
dangerous to plan routes when you are already moving.
Note: You can enter a postcode for any country. In the UK and the 
Netherlands, postcodes are detailed enough to identify a house on their 
own. In other countries you can enter a postcode to identify a town or area. 
You will then have to enter a street and house number. 
						

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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 the town, the names of the streets that match what you 
have typed are shown. When your destination is shown in the list, tap the 
name of the street to set the destination.
7. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap Done. 
8. RIDER asks you whether you need to arrive at a particular time. 
						

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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 start moving. While you  are driving, 
only the driving menu is displayed. For more information, see this chapter: 
Menus on page 25.
Arrival times
When you plan a route, your RIDER asks you if you need to arrive by a 
particular time:
Tap YES to enter an arrival time. 
Your RIDER calculates your arrrival time and shows you whether you will 
arrive on time. Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your journey. 
The status bar shows whether you will arrive on time or late, as shown below:
Note: Before you can plan a route in this way, TomTom RIDER must first 
locate your current position.
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before the 
time you entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered. 
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the 
time you entered, it is shown in yellow. 
						

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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 red.
Home
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location. 
You will probably use this button more than any other. 
For information about setting your Home location, see Change Home 
location on page 51.
Favourite
Tap this button to select a Favourite as your destination.
For more information about Favourites, see Favourites on page 35.
Recent 
destination
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have 
recently used as destinations.
Point of 
Interest
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI). 
For more information about POIs and navigating to a POI, see Points of 
Interest on page 39.
Point on map
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the 
map browser.
For more information about the map browser, see Using the map on 
page 33.
Latitude 
Longitude
Tap this button to enter a destination with latitude and longitude values. 
To m To m  
Buddy
Tap this button to navigate to the current position of a TomTom Buddy. 
Don’t forget that the Buddy may move before you reach him.
For more information about TomTom Buddies, see TomTom PLUS on 
page 63.