Garmin users: How did you wire yours up? Here is how I did mine

derf · 08-15-2011, 09:20 PM

Just wondering how everyone else wired theirs up? I added the hard wires to my pre-existing fused and relayed accessory system on both bikes. I realized now that I could have easily saved myself a ton of trouble if I would have just looked up how others had done it first.

The following applies to both the CBR and the KLR

I still have not cut into either bikes stock electrical system, except for the horn to provide a power signal for the relay. I wound up just going off the existing set of wires I had installed already, ran a new positive from the fuse box, and jacked into the ground wires I had already added behind the dash. Since the Garmin only uses a power and ground to supply the bike harness thats all I needed. I used a universal two prong plug so I can switch the GPS between bikes.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...highlight=plug

Trip · 08-15-2011, 09:51 PM

mine is wired for garmin already. OEM connection.

azoomm · 08-15-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

mine is wired for garmin already. OEM connection.

That's weird, mine is too...

derf · 08-15-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

mine is wired for garmin already. OEM connection.

When kawasaki designed the KLR I think they were under the assumption that a wrist watch would be too complicated, a GPS system is way out of teh question

Mr Lefty · 08-16-2011, 03:32 AM

the 660 came with a hard wire bike mount. it's constant though, so if i leave the GPS in the cradle it always gets power... but even with the touratech locking mount... I don't leave it in there but for quick trips (a short meal with a window so I can see the bike is about it)

Gas Man · 08-16-2011, 09:09 AM

Power wise mine will be hard wired into a wiring system perhaps my assc switch. Not sure yet. I've been working hard on wiring in the audio side. The power will be easy compared to that.

derf · 08-19-2011, 10:39 PM

I got the GPS mounted. I really like the location, but it hangs off the gauges which are rubber mounted so it vibrates more than I want it to (like anytime I hit a bump). I really need to go back and re-look how I mount all my accessories, I want to add a cross bar like trip has on his beemer to mount teh GPS, cell phone and electrical outlets off.

Gas Man · 08-19-2011, 10:58 PM

I mounted mine yesterday in about 4 mins. Will grab a couple pics soon. Waiting on a few more parts but I dive into it.

jtemple · 08-20-2011, 07:48 AM

Mine runs a few days off of two AA batteries. I just pack spare batteries.

Mr Lefty · 08-20-2011, 08:16 AM

Yeah mine is mounted to my cross bar of the handlebars... it's low for me... but I tend to only really look at it when I'm in a city, or changing songs/books. The audio feedback is all I need usually.

08-15-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Garmin users: How did you wire yours up? Here is how I did mine Just wondering how everyone else wired theirs up? I added the hard wires to my pre-existing fused and relayed accessory system on both bikes. I realized now that I could have easily saved myself a ton of trouble if I would have just looked up how others had done it first. The following applies to both the CBR and the KLR I still have not cut into either bikes stock electrical system, except for the horn to provide a power signal for the relay. I wound up just going off the existing set of wires I had installed already, ran a new positive from the fuse box, and jacked into the ground wires I had already added behind the dash. Since the Garmin only uses a power and ground to supply the bike harness thats all I needed. I used a universal two prong plug so I can switch the GPS between bikes. http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...highlight=plug __________________

08-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I got the GPS mounted. I really like the location, but it hangs off the gauges which are rubber mounted so it vibrates more than I want it to (like anytime I hit a bump). I really need to go back and re-look how I mount all my accessories, I want to add a cross bar like trip has on his beemer to mount teh GPS, cell phone and electrical outlets off. __________________ Last edited by derf; 08-19-2011 at 10:51 PM..

08-16-2011, 03:32 AM	#5
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	the 660 came with a hard wire bike mount. it's constant though, so if i leave the GPS in the cradle it always gets power... but even with the touratech locking mount... I don't leave it in there but for quick trips (a short meal with a window so I can see the bike is about it)

08-16-2011, 09:09 AM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Power wise mine will be hard wired into a wiring system perhaps my assc switch. Not sure yet. I've been working hard on wiring in the audio side. The power will be easy compared to that.

08-19-2011, 10:58 PM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I mounted mine yesterday in about 4 mins. Will grab a couple pics soon. Waiting on a few more parts but I dive into it.

08-20-2011, 07:48 AM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Mine runs a few days off of two AA batteries. I just pack spare batteries.

08-20-2011, 08:16 AM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Yeah mine is mounted to my cross bar of the handlebars... it's low for me... but I tend to only really look at it when I'm in a city, or changing songs/books. The audio feedback is all I need usually.