Garmin Etrex Vista 12v connection problems

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Ghost Rider2

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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?:confused:
 
Power

I have a cabel from Touratech hardwired to the batteri and it´s working well.
 
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
 
Touratech have cable for that the item number is 065-0116 Powercabel for Emap-Etrex
 
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!!!
 
My Gps

My Etrex Vista you see the powercabel on the right.

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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
 
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
 
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.
 
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.

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Just change the base for one of these;

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


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