Power for GPS
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 507
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From: Arkansas
RE: Power for GPS
Dunno about the police version... but the RKC does not appear to from my reading of the service manual. I think it's time to get into the fuse box and get to splicing... Yuk. I am looking into this as I plan to get a Zumo 550 because I am doing all the handlebar stuff right now and I wanted to know if I could run the wires inside the bar... I am not finding a sexy solution.
Whew, what a long runon sentence...anyone else?
Whew, what a long runon sentence...anyone else?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Lincolnton, NC
RE: Power for GPS
Not positive about the Police model but RK's should have a plug either in the headlight bucket or under the seat, depending on the moldel. Some RK's (Classic, Custom) should have a spare wire in the headlight bucket for the fender tip light that's not in use since those models don't have a fender tip light. Both of these are shown in the service manual.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 507
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From: Arkansas
RE: Power for GPS
ORIGINAL: Neckball
Not positive about the Police model but RK's should have a plug either in the headlight bucket or under the seat, depending on the moldel. Some RK's (Classic, Custom) should have a spare wire in the headlight bucket for the fender tip light that's not in use since those models don't have a fender tip light. Both of these are shown in the service manual.
Not positive about the Police model but RK's should have a plug either in the headlight bucket or under the seat, depending on the moldel. Some RK's (Classic, Custom) should have a spare wire in the headlight bucket for the fender tip light that's not in use since those models don't have a fender tip light. Both of these are shown in the service manual.
It seems to me to use one of the extra 15a or 5a fuses and plug the wires from the zumo directly in would be the best and easiest way. Am I wrong?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,256
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From: Concord, CA
RE: Power for GPS
At another members recommendation, i got one of these... cant ask for easier
http://www.amazon.com/Littelfuse-Add.../dp/B0009U64H4
http://www.amazon.com/Littelfuse-Add.../dp/B0009U64H4
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 154
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From: Southern Essex County, Ontario, Canada
RE: Power for GPS
I'am running a TomTom on the left sidehandle bar on my Electra Glide Standard. Ran the wire down under the fairing and installed it to the cigarette lighter that I did not use. It works only when the bike is running. Installed acigarette adapter to the right side cover directly to the battery (Fused) same one as 2deuce is showing. This I use for my cell phone and my 2meter fm hand held or any other device that takes 12 volt dc power.GPS is really great idea for when I travel I have a tendence go get lost. My wife keeps telling me that also wonder what she mean ??????
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,062
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From: Ohio
RE: Power for GPS
You Rock man... I'm going to Walmart tomorrow and get me one of those!
Did you just find that in the automotive section???
Thanks
Did you just find that in the automotive section???
Thanks
ORIGINAL: 2deuce
I got this at Walmart for $3.00 and run it off of the Battery Tender conection
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I got this at Walmart for $3.00 and run it off of the Battery Tender conection
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
RE: Power for GPS
Not sure on the RK, but on my EGC there was a extra set of wires running to the headlight that is used for daytime running lights in Europe, I taped into these for power for my Zumo.
Also, and may be the best way, is to use something like this..
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=CEN
Using a aux fuse block will allow you to hook up the Zumo and anything else, like Heated clothing, extra lights, extra 12V power plug etc...in a safe and protected manner. I have used something like this before and it works great. I also deal with a complany called Waytec, they sell a lot of electrical supplies. fuses, fuse blocks, fuese that have a small LED light that glows when the fuse blows ( great for finding the blown fuse at night)
Also, and may be the best way, is to use something like this..
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=CEN
Using a aux fuse block will allow you to hook up the Zumo and anything else, like Heated clothing, extra lights, extra 12V power plug etc...in a safe and protected manner. I have used something like this before and it works great. I also deal with a complany called Waytec, they sell a lot of electrical supplies. fuses, fuse blocks, fuese that have a small LED light that glows when the fuse blows ( great for finding the blown fuse at night)