Shallow GPS plug???
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Baltimore
I had the same problem and didn't notice a small place where the plug was scratching the paint on my tank. I ordered a USB style cigarette adapter from a place on line called www.meritline.com They sell them for about $1.99 with free shipping when they are in sale, normal price is $3. This one only sticks out of the fairing about 3/8 of an inch and has a female USB that puts out 5 volts. Just ordered another one to have a spare. Found a place on line that sells Garmin power cords that plug into a USB port and the GPS end is a right angle. I think the cord was about $15. If I remember they sell them in 12, 18, and 24 inch lengths. I think I bought the 18 inch length. This allows me to wrap the power cord around the handle bar 1-2 times before it plugs into the GPS. If I use a regular USB to USB mini cable Garmin will only operate as if it is plugged into my computer (no map functions) so that is why I bought the special power cable.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
Also, watch out for those cheap cables, I used one in the past and had issues with my GPS shutting off while riding down the road. Just my 2 cents...
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Rolla
The setup I used will NOT hit the fuel tank. Full lock left to full lock right, no interference.
Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
This adapter mounts flush with the fairing surface.
Then I used a USB power cable. Some say you can use the USB cable that comes with the Garmin. But that is really intended as a "data" cable and when I plugged it in, I never could get it to power up the GPS.
So, I purchased one here:
USB Charging Cable
3BR Powersports
Click the link, then scroll down to the USB Power Cables
http://www.3brpowersports.com/products_usb_cables.htm
Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
This adapter mounts flush with the fairing surface.
Then I used a USB power cable. Some say you can use the USB cable that comes with the Garmin. But that is really intended as a "data" cable and when I plugged it in, I never could get it to power up the GPS.
So, I purchased one here:
USB Charging Cable
3BR Powersports
Click the link, then scroll down to the USB Power Cables
http://www.3brpowersports.com/products_usb_cables.htm
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 936
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From: C. Texas
I am curious to see what mount everyone is suing for the Garmin. Thinking of mounting my Garmin Nuvi 1450 but want the ability to take the mount off when I am not traveling on a long trip. Suggestions?
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Monmouth, OR
The setup I used will NOT hit the fuel tank. Full lock left to full lock right, no interference.
Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
This adapter mounts flush with the fairing surface.
Then I used a USB power cable. Some say you can use the USB cable that comes with the Garmin. But that is really intended as a "data" cable and when I plugged it in, I never could get it to power up the GPS.
So, I purchased one here:
USB Charging Cable
3BR Powersports
Click the link, then scroll down to the USB Power Cables
http://www.3brpowersports.com/products_usb_cables.htm
Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Powerjolt-Dual.../dp/B0042B9U8Q
This adapter mounts flush with the fairing surface.
Then I used a USB power cable. Some say you can use the USB cable that comes with the Garmin. But that is really intended as a "data" cable and when I plugged it in, I never could get it to power up the GPS.
So, I purchased one here:
USB Charging Cable
3BR Powersports
Click the link, then scroll down to the USB Power Cables
http://www.3brpowersports.com/products_usb_cables.htm
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Rolla
Here is a thread I started last year when I did my mount.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html