Garmin Etrex Vista 12v connection problems

[Ghost Rider2]

Trying to connect the above up to my 2003 GS.
I'm a little confused-some people say(?) they've used the fag connector into the accessory plug but mine definitely doesn't fit-too big!!!
Are we talking about the add on accessory plug?

 

[Jossa]

Power

I have a cabel from Touratech hardwired to the batteri and it´s working well.

 

[LucaV]

You need the Touratech or Wunderlich adapter for standard automotive socket to BMW's... otherwise you can dismount the Garmin 12V-3V power adapter and, after soldering some red/black wire, hardwire directly to the battery.

Cheers

Luca

 

[Jossa]

Touratech have cable for that the item number is 065-0116 Powercabel for Emap-Etrex

 

[Jossa]

Ghost rider

Have you ever bin to Sweden
http://www.ghostridermovie.net/
have a look at the trailer this man is crasy

 

[Ghost Rider2]

Thanks for the Touratech info. Ordered one!

Ghostrider from Neil Pearts book: Ghostrider-The Healing Road.

Would like to visit Sweden for the fantastic views-heard the scenery isnt bad either!!!

 

[Howard Millichap]

Would like to visit Sweden for the fantastic views-heard the scenery isnt bad either!!!

Only scenery that's good in Sweden is the totty. Otherwise it's flat with lots of trees and water.

 

[Jossa]

Norway

Go to Norway its a very nice country som pics from our Norwaytrips

http://www.marin-fritid.se/ongrus/pictures2.asp?date=Norge

http://groups.msn.com/BmwR1150Gs/shoebox.msnw

http://w1.262.telia.com/~u26200088/dannenorge02.htm

http://w1.262.telia.com/~u26200088/susannenorge02.htm

If you go the right ways Sweden isnt that bad but not as Norway

 

[Jossa]

My Gps

My Etrex Vista you see the powercabel on the right.

 

[Ghost Rider2]

Jossa,
Noticed you have the Touratech Etrex handlebar mount on your GS. How easy is it to take the Etrex off if you leave the bike for a few minutes say for a toilet break or cup of tea?
Does the mount fit onto the thin cross bar without any modifications?

Cheers
Mick

 

[Jossa]

It´s easy when you now how to take it of, so I put my helmet over it when I go away for a short time. It fit the crossbar but if you have a tankbag you want se it so I have modifed my.

Jossa

 

[Ghost Rider2]

OUCH!!!

Where was my warning gents?

Touratech Etrex power cable £51.00 PLUS postage and packing!!!

Thats a lot of batteries. Bottled out of the handlebar mount as a result. It'll have to sit in the tank bag map pocket for now.

 

[Jon]

Ghost Rider2,

Get a RAM mount from the GPS Warehouse

Jim650 uses one for his eTrex Legend and its adjustable so you can have it sitting where you want & it doesn't move. About £25 incl bar mount I think. Also comes off dead easy for security.

Just change the base for one of these;

 

[robD]

Like this one HERE

I use a very similar one with my gpsII+ with no issues at all

-Rob

 

[Ghost Rider2]

Thanks chaps.
U bolt mount for Etrex is £21.47p-a lot more like it!