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Old 08-01-2008, 03:55 PM
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Hi,
I am getting set to wire up my new Zumo 550 and was looking for some suggestions as to what wires I could tap into for 12 volt power inside the nacelle.
I have all the connectors that I need (I think), I just need to know which is the best + and - wires without digging through the manual.
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I thought I should go back to the original post and mention that this is a 2000 Road King. It seems it has a different wiring harness than the one that responders have been referencing.

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Default RE: Tap into 12v wiring up front

I should have taken pictures, but it is quite easy. I bought two small blade connectors to put on the Zumo leads and they plugged right into the open spare connectors behind the headlight. I just pulled off the windshield and the fairing, plugged it in and it was done. Be careful with the the lower left screw that attaches the fairing. I lost the sucker and I was lucky to get the last one at the dealer.
 
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Thanks, I guess I'm going to have to dig out my 12 volt tester and see which wires turn on and off with the ignition and accessories switch.
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Default RE: Tap into 12v wiring up front

behind the head lights there should be a spade connector with a red boot on it
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used for the fender tip light i used it for my powered antenna-ride safe
 
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Default RE: Tap into 12v wiring up front

why not use the acc switch to wire it up?
 
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The terminals at the back of my acc switch broke off, so my buddy wired it for continuous supply.&nbsp\\;So I guess if I understand you, I could tap into that continous supply for my + and find another ground for the -&nbsp\\; ??
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Default RE: Tap into 12v wiring up front

There is always the ciggy lighter
 
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Don't need the ACC switch.
 
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Cheapest trip ever to the dealership.
 
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The connections are obvious and switch on and off with the main power.
 


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