zumo 550 hard wiring to switched feed advice needed

[Paul Richards]

I have ordered a zumo 550 for my 02 1150gs. With regard to hardwiring I hear that a permanent electrical feed could be problematic and as such a switched power supply would be desireable.

Having recently wired up a couple of side lights via an auto switch from Nippy Normans, could I feed my sat nav from this switched supply. I reaslise I will only be able to power it when my lights are on.

any advice welcome

Paul

 

[Greg Masters]

I have a permanently live power supply to my GPS - I prefer it that way. That said, I configured the wiring that way when I had a 2610 (which is devoid of batteries), but even so, I still prefer my Zumo to have a permanently live feed.

Your call ....

Greg

 

[Twotter]

I've always hooked my GPS straight up to the battery. The wire is fused so if I'm not going to be using my GPS on the bike for a while I just pull the fuse.

Cookie told me that - he's clever

 

[Wapping]

Tap it into the rear light feed. It's switched via the ignition.

Work of seconds.

 

[Twotter]

Cookie didn't tell me that

 

[Paul Richards]

Thanks gents, much appreciated.

Paul