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[Eqcons]

Mine is the Klock Werks. I like it A LOT for the warmer months. It's low enough for me to see over it yet tall enough to blow most of the wind over me. Here in the South, I needed something that would give me some more air in the summer. My better half doesn't like it as it is too windy for her. She says the wind blows over me and, as she sits higher than me, it hits her.

Thanks H10.  Just considering a Cee Baileys screen, and wondering how it is....

Jim

[Trapperdog]

Splicing into the cig lighter make sense.  That is probably already fused for accessories like the GPS.  Someone had mentioned a "spare" connector under the fairing - was curious about that but could not find the link again.

2 F spade connectors +/- along the headlight wiring harness (used on International Models). Add lower amp inline fuse from Garmin though

[hard10]

2 F spade connectors +/- along the headlight wiring harness (used on International Models). Add lower amp inline fuse from Garmin though

It's actually called the "Tip Fender Light". It is a blue wire and black wire in a connector. Not used on the SE models. It has keyed power meaning it's hot when the key in on.

[MontyB]

I searched.  No clear answers.  I simply want to power a GPS and mount the GPS in the center of the windshield and tuck the wire down into the fairing.  Let's assume that I'll use a Garmin.  I will check input voltage matches or buy a Garmin "hardwire".  Where are you guys tapping power?  Is it fused?  What amp fuse?  It would be nice if at least the GPS powered on and off with ignition if not an accessory switch.  THANKS!  If I get some ideas, I'll photo the process and publish.

Mounted my Garmin using the cradle they sell , mounted on a "Lobster Mount" http://www.thegpsstore.com/Shrimp-MCATV-Clamp-with-Camera-Top-P855C47.aspx?UserID=18412316&SessionID=wnT9iAVnmDrZ9FZE8deQ

Power lead from the Garmin cradle runs into the grommet already in the fairing for the cables.  Soldered it into the cigarette lighter wiring after taking off the from fairing clamshell.   Whole deal took 20 minutes once I had the mounts.

cheers!

[Trapperdog]

It's actually called the "Tip Fender Light". It is a blue wire and black wire in a connector. Not used on the SE models. It has keyed power meaning it's hot when the key in on.

AJ, you are right, they are the fender tip light spades. Not used on the the Street Glide either. I used them to hook up both our GPS's. Seems to work fine. Roger

[hard10]

Mounted my Garmin using the cradle they sell , mounted on a "Lobster Mount" http://www.thegpsstore.com/Shrimp-MCATV-Clamp-with-Camera-Top-P855C47.aspx?UserID=18412316&SessionID=wnT9iAVnmDrZ9FZE8deQ

Power lead from the Garmin cradle runs into the grommet already in the fairing for the cables.  Soldered it into the cigarette lighter wiring after taking off the from fairing clamshell.   Whole deal took 20 minutes once I had the mounts.

cheers!

Monty, do you have a picture of your install?

[Indenial]

Mounted my GPS and hot wired it to a constant hot wire. So at gas stations it doesn't shut off. tonight I went out to go for a ride and the battery was dead. the only thing I can think of is that the unit was either left on or got turned on somehow. We have been out of town for a week and it must have drained the battery. So be careful if you wire it this way----I know I will.

[SBB]

Mounted my GPS and hot wired it to a constant hot wire. So at gas stations it doesn't shut off. tonight I went out to go for a ride and the battery was dead. the only thing I can think of is that the unit was either left on or got turned on somehow. We have been out of town for a week and it must have drained the battery. So be careful if you wire it this way----I know I will.

No battery tender?

      

[hard10]

Mounted my GPS and hot wired it to a constant hot wire. So at gas stations it doesn't shut off. tonight I went out to go for a ride and the battery was dead. the only thing I can think of is that the unit was either left on or got turned on somehow. We have been out of town for a week and it must have drained the battery. So be careful if you wire it this way----I know I will.

I've never had the battery go dead but I have had the Garmin 478 not turn off. The battery on the unit (478 has it's own) will eventually die and will do so MUCH quicker with the XM antenna  turned on. That thing draws a lot of power.

[Indenial]

Yeah, I don't usually use a battery tender in the summer when I'm riding it regularly. Hope that's all it was. Have it charged nicely now,but will watch it closely.

[bissjim]

Splicing into the cig lighter make sense.  That is probably already fused for accessories like the GPS.  Someone had mentioned a "spare" connector under the fairing - was curious about that but could not find the link again.

The left mount is a good idea.  I am sometimes afraid the GPS will be another distraction - safety concern.  I try not to mess with it much while riding and want to keep it as direct in my line of sight. That is why I was thinking centering it on the windshield where you have your XM / GPS antennas.

See picture for fused power under fairing. Look for the RED cap. Good for GPS and such.

[cus]

See picture for fused power under fairing. Look for the RED cap. Good for GPS and such.

I connect the GPS into the spare power under the red cap?  That is fused 12V?  I connect to that and am good to go?

[hard10]

Look, I admit I cheated. I pulled the spades off the cigarette lighter and "stuck" (i.e. no solder) the wire in the little holes and then put the spades back on. Just don't tell anybody I did it that way. 2LN will never let me live it down.

[Eqcons]

See picture for fused power under fairing. Look for the RED cap. Good for GPS and such.

I keep thinking your screen name should be mine, Jim!  (I'm Jim Bisset!).

What circuit is that on, and how much is it rated for?

Jim