Hard wiring a 2610...

[Jeannot]

To a R850GS. I have spend a while looking at previous post but could not find anything with pics. Just to make sure before I go ahead (bear in mind that I am a complete noob with mechanic/electric work). I have the Garmin wire with the extra audio socket, on the other side of that cable I have got a red wire with inline fuse, and a black one. Do I connect/wire them directly to the battery? Red to the DC and black to the ground? I guess I will need to remove the tank, to pass the cable properly (leaving the inline fuse reachable in case of needing to replace it), can someone recommend what type of connector I could put at the end of the red and black wire? Also can I safely work on the battery without screwing up anything? Sorry about my total ignorance on the subject but I am keen to learn instead of paying someone to do it. Thanks
JC

 

[Aidan1150]

I have my 2650 wired directly to the battery (through a fuse) on my 1150.

can someone recommend what type of connector I could put at the end of the red and black wire?

Fork terminals

Or ring terminals

Either will be easily sourced at your local motor factors store.

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Yes the red goes to the positive. I would wire in a switch at the same time otherwise you will need to remove the fuse when not using your 2610.
You shouldn't need to remove the tank, poke a fairly stiff wire through until you can see the end of it then attach the GPS cable and pull.
Make sure you turn the end of the stiff wire over so you don't damage anything.

 

[Jeannot]

Aidan, thanks for the pics that's going to be really helpful.

I would wire in a switch at the same time otherwise you will need to remove the fuse when not using your 2610.

Shenzi, sorry to be so thick, but could you elaborate a bit more. Why would I need to remove the fuse when not using the unit? What type of switch. Thanks
JC

 

[Bryn]

Aidan, thanks for the pics that's going to be really helpful.



Shenzi, sorry to be so thick, but could you elaborate a bit more. Why would I need to remove the fuse when not using the unit? What type of switch. Thanks
JC

Mine's hard wired to the battery.. been like that for nearly 2 years... never removed the fuse or put in a switch.... When the unit is not in place just give the flat terminal the occasional spray with WD40 or similar.... you do get a little corrosion on the terminals otherwise... but its never affected the supply

 

[Jeannot]

Mine's hard wired to the battery.. been like that for nearly 2 years... never removed the fuse or put in a switch.... When the unit is not in place just give the flat terminal the occasional spray with WD40 or similar.... you do get a little corrosion on the terminals otherwise... but its never affected the supply

Cheers Bryn might have a go today at doing it.
JC

 

[Jeannot]

Sorted, up and running!!!

Thanks to everybody that helped me.
JC

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Aidan, thanks for the pics that's going to be really helpful.



Shenzi, sorry to be so thick, but could you elaborate a bit more. Why would I need to remove the fuse when not using the unit? What type of switch. Thanks
JC

This is a matter of choice and some choose not to to do it as you can see by other posts. Without removing the fuse or fitting a switch power to the GPS cradle is always on, something that I don't like. Just a simple inline rocker switch will do, the type one uses on bedside lamps, wire it into the positive. You will still need to take the precautions Bryn suggests though.