Rambler358 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I've just ordered a Garmin Zumo and should be receiving it next week. I'd like to hard wire the mount harness to a switched power source, that turns on and off with the bike. Having just received my 8th gen this past Sunday, I'm just getting familiar with it. Does the fuse box have an accessory terminal that could be used, or is there a better way or place to wire it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Never mind - I was able too figure this out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artpongs Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Can you explain or a brief how to for others such as myself considering doing this as well? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I routed the GPS wiring underneath the gas tank by lifting the front of the tank up and propping it. I spliced the battery terminal wires to a SAE Y-connector with terminal rings for the battery. So the GPS is basically hard-wired to the battery, and I also have another SAE connector (from the Y) that I use for trickle charging the battery. It was actually pretty easy, and took me about an hour. If doing it now, it would probably take me 10-15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googus Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Does that mean you have to turn off the gps. Could you tap into the hot wire from the taillight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Conedodger Posted February 14, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 hour ago, googus said: Does that mean you have to turn off the gps. Could you tap into the hot wire from the taillight? While there is nothing wrong with how the OP wired it, I would have used a relay with a wire from the tail light connected to the #86 terminal. That way power would be switched off with the ignition so you don't have to worry about drawing down the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Conedodger said: While there is nothing wrong with how the OP wired it, I would have used a relay with a wire from the tail light connected to the #86 terminal. That way power would be switched off with the ignition so you don't have to worry about drawing down the battery. I initially thought about having the GPS power switched but opted not to due to a couple reasons. One is the the power-up time for the GPS - when I do a quick stop for gas, or just turn off the bike for a moment. Also, I use the Garmin SmartLink app and the GPS resets the Smart Link settings whenever the GPS is powered off and on again - I think this is a GPS bug that I need to address to Garmin. And when at home, the bike is always on the trickle charger, so I don't have to worry about battery drain. When I'm out riding around or on a trip and leave the bike for a period of time, I just remove the GPS from the mount for security and any power drain issue there might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubyDoo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 There is a guy here in the UK that makes a harness that taps into the rear brake light switch. I used one on my Gen 6 and it was easy. His email is bikesparks@hotmail.co.uk if anyone needs one. I think they are around £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artpongs Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 5 hours ago, StubyDoo said: There is a guy here in the UK that makes a harness that taps into the rear brake light switch. I used one on my Gen 6 and it was easy. His email is bikesparks@hotmail.co.uk if anyone needs one. I think they are around £15. Do you happen to have a picture handy? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubyDoo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 No, sorry. I've now sold the Vtec so can't even get a shot of it now. Easy to fit though and worked a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googus Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Can't you just take the cord from Gps, crimp it then use a wire tap and just connect to tail light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Can't you just take the cord from Gps, crimp it then use a wire tap and just connect to tail light? I suppose you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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