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#1091
I want to mount a GPS somewhere and need wiring. I know there is a plug under the left side cover that I can access. Do I need to purchase a plug to fit in there so I can patch into the electrics, or can I splice into the wiring? I watched a vid on youtube where the guy patched into the red/yellow wire to power his GPS unit. I'm not sure if this will screw up the electrics on the bike. Personally I think having a fuze block off the battery would be best but the ones I've seen seem to run large and I don't know where I'd put it.
In any event will doing this screw up the electrics? Is there an appropriate plug I could pick up to wire my electronics into like the GPS, and maybe some electric gear?
I'm such a noob so take it easy on me. LOL
In any event will doing this screw up the electrics? Is there an appropriate plug I could pick up to wire my electronics into like the GPS, and maybe some electric gear?
I'm such a noob so take it easy on me. LOL
I don't use the charging cable more than I absolutely need to. I learned the hard way that the little connector in the phone will wear out from the vibration induced by the bike. My new phone has a USB-C charging cable, which is much more robust than the micro USB of my previous phone but I still minimize charging it on the bike. I never use the charger when there's a threat of rain and always remember to put the little cover back on. I don't know if it's susceptible to corrosion from water or not (HD doesn't say) but it's better not to take any chances.
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DESERT VIPER (12-21-2022)
#1092
#1093
Sped,
I installed an INNOVV K2 camera system on my Cherry which includes GPS.. It required both a direct 12 volt power source which I spliced into the red wire near the main fuse. It also required a switched (Ignition) 12 volt power source which i spliced into the red/yellow wire that runs to the P&A connector under the left side cover. I did not have a plug so did not use the connector itself. That was fortunate since I just had to use that connector for the Custom Dynamics Tripple Play unit that turns my rear tail light and turn signals into an all Run/Brake and Turn operation. I use the "blue" mechanical connectors to splice into existing wires so I don't have to cut any bike wiring.
If the GPS unit requires a switched 12 Volt power source the red/yellow wire is the best source. If it designed to use a 5 volt USB source the port on the left side frame is the location to use. Howver, you will need to zip tie the USB plug into the port so vibration does not shake it lose, which happens easily. I hve a USB cable for my phone permently pluged into ,and zip tied securely to, the port and routed up to my RAM mount on the handlebars, The USB cable is also zip tied neatly along the way.
I installed an INNOVV K2 camera system on my Cherry which includes GPS.. It required both a direct 12 volt power source which I spliced into the red wire near the main fuse. It also required a switched (Ignition) 12 volt power source which i spliced into the red/yellow wire that runs to the P&A connector under the left side cover. I did not have a plug so did not use the connector itself. That was fortunate since I just had to use that connector for the Custom Dynamics Tripple Play unit that turns my rear tail light and turn signals into an all Run/Brake and Turn operation. I use the "blue" mechanical connectors to splice into existing wires so I don't have to cut any bike wiring.
If the GPS unit requires a switched 12 Volt power source the red/yellow wire is the best source. If it designed to use a 5 volt USB source the port on the left side frame is the location to use. Howver, you will need to zip tie the USB plug into the port so vibration does not shake it lose, which happens easily. I hve a USB cable for my phone permently pluged into ,and zip tied securely to, the port and routed up to my RAM mount on the handlebars, The USB cable is also zip tied neatly along the way.
Last edited by FrankEV; 10-28-2018 at 08:11 PM.
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sped (10-28-2018)
#1094
Removed previous comments. I tried a couple times to respond, but rather than try to guess what you have I just deleted my comments.
Last edited by Buster217; 10-28-2018 at 08:22 PM.
#1095
@sped You could get the wire upgrade kit for using heated grips and it has the pins and connector to wire up any item of the 12v accessory. It plugs into the USB tray and then you can route the connector to where you want it. Part # is 69201750. There is also the option to use the other connector kit which plugs in under the left cover and has connections for 12v, accesory 12v, and ground.
Last edited by g.pederson; 10-28-2018 at 09:38 PM.
#1096
@sped You could get the wire upgrade kit for using heated grips and it has the pins and connector to wire up any item of the 12v accessory. It plugs into the USB tray and then you can route the connector to where you want it. Part # is 69201750. There is also the option to use the other connector kit which plugs in under the left cover and has connections for 12v, accesory 12v, and ground.
Sounds great! The part number you listed comes up empty in a search. Could you double check? Thanks!
#1097
I just re=read my comment to you. I think it sounded flippant/. It wasn't meant in that tone I promise. If I offended you I apologize. Take care and ride safe.
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#1099
The other kit for the left cover is https://accessories.harley-davidson....te-kit-touring They show the same picture but both are different.
Last edited by g.pederson; 10-28-2018 at 10:30 PM.
#1100
I want to mount a GPS somewhere and need wiring. I know there is a plug under the left side cover that I can access. Do I need to purchase a plug to fit in there so I can patch into the electrics, or can I splice into the wiring? I watched a vid on youtube where the guy patched into the red/yellow wire to power his GPS unit. I'm not sure if this will screw up the electrics on the bike. Personally I think having a fuze block off the battery would be best but the ones I've seen seem to run large and I don't know where I'd put it.
In any event will doing this screw up the electrics? Is there an appropriate plug I could pick up to wire my electronics into like the GPS, and maybe some electric gear?
I'm such a noob so take it easy on me. LOL
In any event will doing this screw up the electrics? Is there an appropriate plug I could pick up to wire my electronics into like the GPS, and maybe some electric gear?
I'm such a noob so take it easy on me. LOL
https://www.quadlockcase.com/?redire...BoCZlEQAvD_BwE
you can use google maps and get turn by turn directions.
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