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[magicl1]

OK...found my invoice buried on my workbench...I've been doing so many "little things" to the bikes, the bench is getting out of control.

The part number they shipped to me is 30997MC, the description reads: Handlebar mount 1 inch mini chrome with amps plate chrome.

AMPs is an industry standard mounting hole pattern.

[Midnight Rider]

magic...keep in mind that the plate I got has multiple holes in it...I think two of them line up for the AMP's pattern, which is standard for the RAM type cradles, and four of them line up for the Garmin mount shown...there's a couple of more holes in there for good measure, I guess    If you talk to D (female), or I think the other person is Michael (not sure about that one) maybe they can look up my order to see what it is they sent me.  It's Terry Crain

They also sent a black plate too, with some addtional hole patterns...it appears they are different...I'm sure it fits something out there, but heaven knows what.  A lot of people use these things for video cameras, laptops, etc, so there's a hole pattern for everything, though AMP is supposed to be the "standard" from my reading material.

Let me know how it turns out...my curiousity is up now, and I'm sure 103 would be interested in knowing if the plate is available as a seperate puchase, because its OCD CHROME  

[Midnight Rider]

You know, I just had to laugh while ago...where else in the world could you find a bunch of Anal Retentive, Obsessive Compulsive Scoot owners, who take friggin' pictures of little chrome brackets, rubber thing-a-ma-bobs,have in depth disussions on screws, bolt patterns...all manner of things.

It's sick, but I sure do love it   [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

You just gotta' laugh....What a great site!!!

[magicl1]

magic...keep in mind that the plate I got has multiple holes in it...I think two of them line up for the AMP's pattern, which is standard for the RAM type cradles, and four of them line up for the Garmin mount shown...there's a couple of more holes in there for good measure, I guess

[harleydiva]

Y'all are just sick (OCD) ... but it sure makes for fun reading!     [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]    

My OCD consists of Harley clothes shopping!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   [smiley=banana.gif]

[magicl1]

You know, I just had to laugh while ago...where else in the world could you find a bunch of Anal Retentive, Obsessive Compulsive Scoot owners, who take friggin' pictures of little chrome brackets, rubber thing-a-ma-bobs,have in depth disussions on screws, bolt patterns...all manner of things.

It's sick, but I sure do love it

[110tHunDer]

Glad to hear you got it sorted out to your satisfaction, magic!

[Midnight Rider]

Good to hear you got it the way you want it...I'm going to do the remainder of my hook up this week or next...just got all the cords needed.

[magicl1]

Good to hear you got it the way you want it...I'm going to do the remainder of my hook up this week or next...[highlight]just got all the cords needed[/highlight].

Did you order the "post 7-1 option" for your cord(s)?  Heck, I ordered my parts on the 26th and then saw the updated comments on the other thread about the new cord option.
How did you end up connecting to 12 VDC?  I would prefer connecting to the switched Accessory outlet but that means running the wire down under the tank beneath the seat to the plug.  Probably easier than it sounds.

[Midnight Rider]

I have been told there are two wires taped to the headlight assembly that are from the ignition switch....I plan on using those, if I make it permanent wiring.  And no, I didn't get the "new" wires from the post...got the other, right angled ones.  I tested mine before ordering those with one I picked up (straight connectors) at a local musicians shop, and it seemed to work just fine through the AUX input.  I'm going to run the right angled ones through the handlebar holes in the fairing, put a chrome wire tie near the holes on each side, and when not in use just push the wire back into the holes so just right angled part is barely sticking out of the fairing.  You will barely be able to see it, I think.  While I've got the fairing off, I plan on moving the XM antenae on top of the radio platform to see if that makes for better reception, as suggested.

[WFP]

I have been told there are two wires taped to the headlight assembly that are from the ignition switch....I plan on using those, if I make it permanent wiring.

[Midnight Rider]

Yeah, the cig lighter is the same way...your idea is a good one, but I'm not astute enough to figure that one out.  What have you got in mind, and what parts/wiring would be necessary?

[WFP]

I am looking at relay timers right now...the idea is that you will need direct battery power going into the relay.  Then you will need the switched power going into the relay.  Lastly, the relay output goes to the GPS.

When the switched voltage drops to zero, the timer starts counting and when it reaches the arbitrary 5 or 10 minute mark, it cuts off the circuit between the battery and the GPS.

/Bill

Yeah, the cig lighter is the same way...your idea is a good one, but I'm not astute enough to figure that one out.

[Midnight Rider]

WFP....I'm rusty in my thinking about that kind of stuff...used to do controls in Energy Management, but it's been 10 years, and it was on commercial HVAC systems....thanks for the idear  , as that would make life much more simple for the GPS, regardless of the place one decided to hook up the power for the unit.  Please keep me posted as to the solution you come up with, if you don't mind.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[magicl1]

That's what makes this site so great.