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Did you also wire it in? or do you run it on the battery? my battery only lasts like half an hour so i would want to permanently wire it in. is that possible?2006 Suzuki GSX600 Katana - 5k miles, shaved tail, gps cradle and hardwired, LED turn signals
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I did not actually hook it to my bike to charge... Yet.. i am working on that actually. But, from what I see, I want to hook it to the front "marker" light above the headlight. Not sure yet what wire inside is the positive & which is the negative. Going to check it out today as a matter of factIf you think routine maintenance is expensive,... Try Ignorance!
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Great job.. Looks like a super clean and easy install.
Originally posted by GSXF 600 Guy View PostNot sure yet what wire inside is the positive & which is the negative.http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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Originally posted by GSXFJim View PostGreat job.. Looks like a super clean and easy install.
I know on a pre the black with the white stripe is the +12vdc.
I'd actually consider getting a power inverter & hooking it up to the battery & not risk anything. I already blew out one GPS trying to hardwire it. Inside the cigarette lighter adapter is a few fuses and resistors. So, hardwiring is not really a smart idea.If you think routine maintenance is expensive,... Try Ignorance!
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I found the one for $30 + tax and shipping
But I will probly just go to the store to get it to save on the shipping
Also I would reccomend getting a GPS specific hard wire from ebay
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A small Amplifier from ebay that has a USB plug
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install a 12v outlet
don't splice wires on your bike to hardwire it to.Live To Ride, Ride To Live.
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Originally posted by The_Mad_Katter2006 View PostI found the one for $30 + tax and shipping
But I will probly just go to the store to get it to save on the shipping
Also I would reccomend getting a GPS specific hard wire from ebay
or
A small Amplifier from ebay that has a USB plug
or
install a 12v outlet
don't splice wires on your bike to hardwire it to.
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I am going to plan on doing this also. I would like a 12v outlet (to use a cell charger if needed also), but I am worried about water, dirt, etc working its way in there. I think a GPS specific hard wire with fuse is the best route.2006 Suzuki GSX600 Katana - 5k miles, shaved tail, gps cradle and hardwired, LED turn signals
Previous Bikes: 1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX600C - SOLD
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The "mount guys" sell a hard wire kit for the Tomtom.
as a note, I took the stock suction cup mount, wet it, and stuck it to the inside of the windscreen.. then took a 75 mile ride over all sorts of road conditions... sucker doesn't budge. sits just over the tach, and is completely useable
make sure you tether the GPS as a just in case
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Originally posted by JayBell View PostThe "mount guys" sell a hard wire kit for the Tomtom.
as a note, I took the stock suction cup mount, wet it, and stuck it to the inside of the windscreen.. then took a 75 mile ride over all sorts of road conditions... sucker doesn't budge. sits just over the tach, and is completely useable
make sure you tether the GPS as a just in case
Thanks for that info. Damn thing dies so friggin quickly, it's not funny.If you think routine maintenance is expensive,... Try Ignorance!
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Originally posted by GSXF 600 Guy View PostGotta look them up Jay..
Thanks for that info. Damn thing dies so friggin quickly, it's not funny.
easy enough.
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I ordered a hardwire kit for my Garmin Nuvi 255wt. I will be installing over Thanksgiving (if i get it by then!). I will be sure to take pics. I was planning to use the stock Garmin mount and drill a couple holes through it and through the windshield to mount it. good or bad idea....?2006 Suzuki GSX600 Katana - 5k miles, shaved tail, gps cradle and hardwired, LED turn signals
Previous Bikes: 1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX600C - SOLD
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I went to the parking light for power. Brown is positive and black/white is ground. wired it up and worked alright. I am having issues with my garmin nuvi 255w. it shows the computer connection thing and thinks it is connecting to a computer. used my parents exact same model and it works fine. so not sure whats up there, but it does work!
I mounted with the suction cup mount and drilled 2 holes through the mount and the windshield. I wish i would have done them up and down instead of on the sides. they aren't straight thru, but it will work. just doesn't look the best. o well, live and learn.
Last edited by skidoo_03; 11-26-2010, 10:40 PM.2006 Suzuki GSX600 Katana - 5k miles, shaved tail, gps cradle and hardwired, LED turn signals
Previous Bikes: 1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX600C - SOLD
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