Can a GPS that plugs into a car cigarette lighter, work on my 09 RKC? I do not have a cig charger.Would I need to get a kit to power up the GPS? What GPS has XM??

 

Although the manual will say not to, I have used the ligter on my 07 for charging my Cell phone, GPS and even plugging in my electric gloves and jacket liner. Never an issue.

 

I removed the set up I had on my LR and installed it on my RK. It works great:

 

So, you guys are runing GPS systems that are made for a car?

 

Nothing wrong with that. Usually the only differences between those and the systems made for motorcycles is that the latter have bigger buttons (for pressing with gloves on) and are waterproof. Once upon a time vibration was said to be a problem, but the units seem to have improved to where that is no longer an issue.

I'm presently running a Nuvi 765T on my Heritage Classic. When it rains, which is rare around here but it does happen, I simply zip a zip-lock baggie around it and all is well. I also have a RAM mount for my iPhone (used for music and nav, but not for calls when I'm riding). I recently downloaded GPS software for it (Navigon) and am testing it out. So far, it looks like it's nearly as good as the dedicated Nuvi. I power both with a cigarette lighter plug, using the Nuvi's or the iPhone's car chargers. Never had a problem yet.

 

I've been thinking about getting a Pod II to put on my QD windshield for this kind of thing. I have an 08 Fat Bob.

 

I'm using the Garmin Zumo 550 hard wired to the battery. I also have the XM antennae (receiver) which costs an unbelievable $200 extra. Ran a headphone jack extension cable down to the tank pouch where I plug in the ear buds. Say what you want, but it's nice to have music and hear the navigation instructions on long rides.

 

I use my Garmin Nuvi between my truck and my bike. As I don't use it for long periods on the bike I just run it in battery mode. I could plug it into a cig lighter adapter on the bike if needed. Works great and I can even hear the audio directions.

 

I also use my Garmin Nuvi 550 using cigarette lighter to operate and charge no problems.

 

I use a Garmin 760 on my Ultra. No issues. Not waterproof but a sandwhich bag takes care of that. Operation with glove is not an issue either.I power it with powerlet wired to my battery. I made short a plug adapter maybe 10" because the one that comes with the unit is very long and has a FM receiver in it.




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