WIRING A GARMIN 500 TO BIKE

[northyorkshire]

I HAVE JUST JOINED THIS SITE AND LOOKS GREAT.
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A BMW R1150 GS AND ITS GREAT I NEED TO WIRE THE GPS GARMIN 500 TO THE BIKE
HOW THE HELL DO I DO THIS?

 

[Jezza]

I used one of these
Red wire to the centre pin, black wire to the outer connector.

You can get it for £5 from http://www.nippynormans.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BAS-BA13&variation=&aitem=1&mitem=106

 

[northyorkshire]

thanks for that looks easy. just ordered one now.

cheers

andy

 

[Nick Marshall]

but where is the socket

if your power socket is near the starter, the lead would look a mess! I usually run the power lead behind the instruments, under the tank direct to the battery, you can usually do this without removing the fuel tank. Also, if you want sound, a 3.5 extension lead from maplins is a cheap safe option. Also run under the tank, comes out between tank and seat.