Originally Posted by TigreST

No..that was my poor attempt at a description of the unit. The actual Canadian Tire parts are listed as "Pickup Truck Box Power Port" or something like that. That said..they stock these right next to the replacement cig lighter parts!

It's states that it is weather proof and it includes the little spring loaded trap door to help keep the weather out of the port when not in use. One includes 10ft of wire to do your connection with,..I'm not sure if it's fused..but it may be. It accepts your standard cig lighter adapter plugs that most car GPS/IPOD/MP3/Gadgets use for power supplies. I've just found this unit today,..after purchasing a cheap ($6.00) set from Princess Auto that is not weather proof, so it's going back in the a.m.

I think I mentioned a similar device for sale on-line in America..but this one is the same money and closer to home so it' will be put into service,..unless something better comes along for the same money. I've also seen multi port units ub two and three port versions...not sure if there weather proof or not, as I wasn't in the market for one.

Tony

oh wow, all i did was use (hell i dunno what they call it) little wire tappers that have a second plug in adapter so if you want to remove it, the tap stays in place but you can take off whatever it is you plugged into the aux cord... right now i have 2 LED strips, my givi stop light, and my GPS unit attatched to this aux cord

The things...at least with the GPS, there Garmin plug is also the power let down unit that, at least that's what I believe...so it needs to be inline with the power feed. Rather then butcher the Garmin cord and possible screw up the let down circuits I'll just wire in the aux port and plug the Garmin into that and be done with it. I guess you could run a heated vest or gloves off it to if you were so inclined. Still working out the details here but it is slowly coming together.

Tony

Originally Posted by TigreST

The things...at least with the GPS, there Garmin plug is also the power let down unit that, at least that's what I believe...so it needs to be inline with the power feed. Rather then butcher the Garmin cord and possible screw up the let down circuits I'll just wire in the aux port and plug the Garmin into that and be done with it. I guess you could run a heated vest or gloves off it to if you were so inclined. Still working out the details here but it is slowly coming together.

Tony

well my garmen was meant for the motorcycle so the cord actually came as 2 stripped wires with a fuse built in... plus it has a lot more nifty anti theft devices to keep slick fingers out

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

Originally Posted by banditob12

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

One place to see some different mounting styles for different bikes is the RAM Mount USA site:

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc. > Support Center > Picture Gallery & Reviews


Some of the XX owners are doing a somewhat custom install by passing a threaded rod through the steering stem which teminates with a RAM 1" ball at the top of the upper triple clamp. There are pictures of just such an install at the link above.

Tony

Originally Posted by banditob12

I joined the site just to see the pictures of the harness - none of them load...any ideas or pointers on how I can secure streetpilot c550 to ram mount?

I posted the pics originally. If you can't see it here, check it out here:

Garmin C550 GPS Mounting on motorcycle Photo Gallery by Minh Lang at pbase.com

Man, looking at you guy's mounts, my setup is positively prehistoric lol

I ran a twin lead off of the battery, terminating with a capped Weatherhead connector at the front end of the tank. It will mate to a hacked triple outlet power port which will be inside my Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag. My Tomtom OneXL GPS will be in the top pocket of the bag secured in place by velcro, my phone (with a GPS tracking and Google Maps overlay application) will be in the other pocket, and the third outlet is for the forward video camera, if necessary. My plan is that when I get off the bike, rather than worrying about bolting the GPS and such down on the bike, I can simply unplug the single Weatherhead connector, pop the camera in the tank bag, and throw the bag over my shoulder for walking around.

I think I may have mentioned this on another thread but.... Finally purchased the needed power supply cord with can be hardwared to the bike.

http://thegpsstore.com/Gilsson-GUSB5...1718C318.aspxe



The link may or may not work, but the cord is made by Gilsson and the part # is GUSB5VB. The cord is approx 8ft in length and includes the two stripped wire ends at the battery connection end and a 90degree mini usd plug at the GPS end. About at the mid point is the volta reduce device.



This unit includes the voltage let down as needed for the Garmin I'm using. I just need to get all the bits together and make the install now. Spring maintenance thrash on the bike is about to start so it will happen soon.

Tony

Whatever works, man, that was the only goal... :-)
I wired a 12V cigarette adapter that I got from Walmart to the battery and let it hang down the side of the seat. I just plug in my GPS to it.

Originally Posted by jonscott

Man, looking at you guy's mounts, my setup is positively prehistoric lol

I ran a twin lead off of the battery, terminating with a capped Weatherhead connector at the front end of the tank. It will mate to a hacked triple outlet power port which will be inside my Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag. My Tomtom OneXL GPS will be in the top pocket of the bag secured in place by velcro, my phone (with a GPS tracking and Google Maps overlay application) will be in the other pocket, and the third outlet is for the forward video camera, if necessary. My plan is that when I get off the bike, rather than worrying about bolting the GPS and such down on the bike, I can simply unplug the single Weatherhead connector, pop the camera in the tank bag, and throw the bag over my shoulder for walking around.

Nice work!

Heres a link of my GPS mounted on my BB

Mis Motovacaciones: GPS de coche en la moto

Originally Posted by DobleX

Nice work!

Heres a link of my GPS mounted on my BB

Mis Motovacaciones: GPS de coche en la moto

Nice, i like that, but hows did you take care of the vibration?
(i know the bird is minimal, but the road bumps and such to ensure it doesn't jump out?)

Originally Posted by testrider

Whatever works, man, that was the only goal... :-)
I wired a 12V cigarette adapter that I got from Walmart to the battery and let it hang down the side of the seat. I just plug in my GPS to it.

thats what im doing shortly and getting a tank bag with a clear cover to put it in - im getting a car gps, was a bit cheaper.

http://www.cbrxx.com/members/deathwi...ure464-032.jpg

Originally Posted by 2000bluebird

Nice, i like that, but hows did you take care of the vibration?
(i know the bird is minimal, but the road bumps and such to ensure it doesn't jump out?)

No jump out,the trick is to insert a long part inside the hole (not in the sexual concept)

Originally Posted by 2000bluebird

thats what im doing shortly and getting a tank bag with a clear cover to put it in - im getting a car gps, was a bit cheaper.

Yup. Bigger and easier to see, too. Some of them will bluetooth the audio to the helmet (working on figuring out how to pair mine now).