12 Volt Power outlet
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I located my 12V auxillary outlet where the ign/fork lock is located on most Dynas.
I had already relocated my ignition switch to the console and the remaining fork lock works like crap anyways. I decided to remove it and use the collar in conjunction with a new 12V auxillary outlet.
I fabricated a harness to extend the leads and routed them under the tank and seat to the 12V connector behind the battery.
hdstbob
I had already relocated my ignition switch to the console and the remaining fork lock works like crap anyways. I decided to remove it and use the collar in conjunction with a new 12V auxillary outlet.
I fabricated a harness to extend the leads and routed them under the tank and seat to the 12V connector behind the battery.
hdstbob
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hooterville, Fl.
I use to feel the same as longhair, but after moving clear across the country and getting lost a few times, I decided it was time to add one. I use it when I do get lost and find it makes the rides more enjoyable. Now I never worry about it, I take any road that looks interesting and ride till I decide it is time to head home and then turn on the GPS to guide me back.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Way..Northern California
Finding hotels, restaurants, attractions, hookers...well maybe not hookers but damn near everything else. I use mine for work, I have a service company and we go out to peoples houses all the time and the GPS really comes in handy.
I took it on my last long ride through Oregon, went to a lot of areas I have never been. There was four bikes and I was road captain for the 1400 mi trip. I'll tell you what, that GPS was awesome, I will definitely be taken it from now on.
You want Mexican food but have no clue what is in the area...no problem, Asian, American...just plug it in and it will tell you what is in the area and how to get there. Liquor stores, drug stores, you get the idea...
The only problem I have is forgetting to use it, in Bend I could not find a liquor store, drove up and down the main street for an hour, finally found one just getting ready to close, but I made it just in time. Next morning I thought WTF, puled out the GPS and plugged in liquor store and BAM a bunch came up. I won't be forgetting it next time.
I took it on my last long ride through Oregon, went to a lot of areas I have never been. There was four bikes and I was road captain for the 1400 mi trip. I'll tell you what, that GPS was awesome, I will definitely be taken it from now on.
You want Mexican food but have no clue what is in the area...no problem, Asian, American...just plug it in and it will tell you what is in the area and how to get there. Liquor stores, drug stores, you get the idea...
The only problem I have is forgetting to use it, in Bend I could not find a liquor store, drove up and down the main street for an hour, finally found one just getting ready to close, but I made it just in time. Next morning I thought WTF, puled out the GPS and plugged in liquor store and BAM a bunch came up. I won't be forgetting it next time.
I don't mean for this to sound nasty or any variation thereof but what ever happened to a bike just being about the bike and the ride? Do "we" really need all the extra electronics? Who needs a gps? The best part of the ride is getting lost and finding that awesome new road or fishing spot. JMO....
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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What I would like is something that plugs into the SAE jack. I don't really need a cigarette lighter jack mounted on my bike. Most of the time I don't need anything. Rather I would just like something for just in case. Throw everything in a saddlebag and have it should I need it.
Tourer
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Yes, we need the navigation goodies. If you're married, your wife won't nag you to ask for directions. It makes the two up ride more pleasant. You know us men, hate to admit we ever make a wrong turn and wonder where the heck are we. You know what I mean.
Road Warrior
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And since the thread went off track...
I have a Garmin in the car. So I'm well familar with what a gps does for you. Personally, the only thing it does for me that I miss on the bike is showing me the road ahead. There are times when that would be priceless. How many people on the Dragon's Tail wouldn't have dumped it had they known what was coming? Instead they get half way around the curve and realize that's only half the curve and the next half is a whole lot sharper.
I have a Garmin in the car. So I'm well familar with what a gps does for you. Personally, the only thing it does for me that I miss on the bike is showing me the road ahead. There are times when that would be priceless. How many people on the Dragon's Tail wouldn't have dumped it had they known what was coming? Instead they get half way around the curve and realize that's only half the curve and the next half is a whole lot sharper.
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