Anyone powering their GPS from the cig lighter?
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Although you can use the lighter outlet, a much better way for power is to directly wire to the lighter wires in the fairing. Removing a streetglide fairing is pretty easy, just make sure you pile some thick towels on the front fender before you remove the fairing front cover so it does not drop and dent the fender. The connection is much better.
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I am using a USB adapter also.
Here is a link to one, which is also available at Wal Mart.
Notice in the second picture below, there is no interference with the tank when turning full lock right to full lock left.
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Check out the entire post of how I mounted my GPS
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html
Here is a link to one, which is also available at Wal Mart.
Notice in the second picture below, there is no interference with the tank when turning full lock right to full lock left.
![](https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/RollaMo-LT4/HD%20Forum/USBtoCigaretteLighter.jpg)
![](http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/RollaMo-LT4/HD%20Forum/P4020072.jpg)
Check out the entire post of how I mounted my GPS
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html
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That's a good idea, but my Garmin cord has the traffic update module on it. So, I'm stuck using the regular cig lighter power cord and being careful when I turn the bars left...
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I have run my old Nuvi and now my Tomtom on the lighter sockets on two bikes.
Most GPS units won't draw anywhere near a maximum amperage for the circuit.
I just have to turn the GPS plug "just right" to miss the fuel tank at full lock left.
I just buy a new Ram Holder for each new GPS that I'm currently using.
Quick and easy.
Mick
Most GPS units won't draw anywhere near a maximum amperage for the circuit.
I just have to turn the GPS plug "just right" to miss the fuel tank at full lock left.
I just buy a new Ram Holder for each new GPS that I'm currently using.
Quick and easy.
Mick
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