hi:
i have a 2004 heritage.
i wanna install gps on windshield. http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/gps-...rley-davidson/

i would like to wire it from the headlight because it would be powered when key is on only.
i wanna connect it using a battery (sae) wiring harness ..

then a battery connector to usb converter from amazon.

then plug in cable from covverter to gps..
does this sound right?
thanx

 

What you want to do certainly will work but I have to ask why?

Why not run power from a direct battery tender connection to handlebar plug and then plug in the GPS, cell phone, or whatever else you want when you need it.

You can get a handlebar plug that has a power switch on it.
Of course if you want it powered only when your lights are on, then wiring it from the headlight circuit should work.

Perhaps one of these will work for you?
I'd go with the Kuraykyn seeing that I think it's metal and the other one is plastic.
It doesn't have an on/off switch but any device you plug into it should have a switch on it's own.

 

well ,, size and cost is why..i think i only want a dedicated gps charging port up front.. and small enough to be tucked away..
i do plan on using the existing battery tender connection on the battery to charge other things inside my saddlebag....
so, all in all i think things should be cleaner.. idk tho really and thats why i post here...

i just got this bike last fri nite

thanx

 

Well your question concerning the switch told me you haven't had the bike long and are not yet familiar with it.

That switch allows you to turn the two smaller headlights (passing lights) off and on.

Seeing that the bike is so new to you, I recommend you just enjoy the ride for a while and get familiar with it before you make any changes or upgrades.

After you've ridden a while your desires/priorities will likely change.

Also, your next purchase needs to be two manuals; an owner's and maintenance. You can get them both from the dealer for I think $20 and $50 dollars.

Lastly everyone has to post a pic anytime they get a new ride so on your next post show off you new ride with a pic.

 

well sir, you were absolutely right on all counts.. i will do so.. but, i do know for sure, i want the gps..
thanx

 

I just wired a 12 volt socket style receptacle for my GPS/Phone this morning. I fished the wire under the tank and wired it directly to the battery with a fuse in line on the hot wire. I have a bag on my windshield and I will just keep the plug in the bag with the GPS car style charger. This will keep the connection dry and out of sight.

I test rode my bike with my GPS mounted on the windshield which looked to be perfect. When I test rode the windshield transmitted all road bumps and road vibrations through the shield to the GPS which will not work for me. I came home and purchased a handlebar mount for my GPS.

 

i did not think about vibrations being different.. how did you mount to the windshield?

 

I bought a Garmin Nuvi and it came with a windshield suction mount. The mount attached very solidly on the shield but the vibrated around badly. Unlike a car windshield that has a frame around it my motorcycle shield flexes and moves which I did not notice until the GPS was mounted to it. I moved it to my speedo to see the difference and tank mounted = no vibration so I bought the handlebar mount.

 

edit: posted in wrong thread