Connecting a Garmin to the bike.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I am thinking of wiring up the bike for the use of my Garmin 760. I am looking for the best way to power the unit.

1. http://www.powerlet.com/product/sae-to-cigarette-socket-cables/319

2. http://gpsbazaar.com/garmin-nuvi-760-770-775t-780-785t-800-12v-direct-wire-motorcycle-automobile-boat-gps-power-cable-garmin-gps-accessories/

I will be getting the Givi 850 to mount it.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. if you got better ideas i would be happy to here them.

Thanks  

[Rincewind]

My preference would be to get a powerlet cord specific for that unit, and installing a recessed powerlet outlet permanently on your bike.  I drilled a hole in the plastic radiator side guard on my bike for the outlet.  Alternatively the handlebar-mount clamp-on powerlet sockets are very nice, but more money.

http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-appliance/gps/garmin/nuvi-760/6/23/76

[squeezer]

I wired my zumo to plug into the battery tender pigtail. It's an used socket when you're rolling, sooooo.... why not use it?

Of course, if you don't have a battery tender, that's not a lot of help.  

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-appliance/gps/garmin/nuvi-760/6/23/76 perfect!

I do have the SAE "pigtail" so i need a way to connect the above product. i cant seem to fine a SAE cord with the female end to plug into.

[Rincewind]

SAE to female powerlet --> http://www.powerlet.com/product/sae-to-powerlet-socket-cable/43

However if you are only going to plug in via SAE, I would get a straight SAE to Nuvi cord and avoid the additional outlet/adapter.

Do you use the pigtail for other purposes, such as heated gear or other items while riding?  

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

No heated gear for me I am am a layers guy.  

so your saying go with the second link and get a sae connector to attach?

[Rincewind]

Sounds reasonable, or get a SAE extension cord and a prewired SAE adapter.

The powerlet site indicates that the Nuvi 760 uses the same thing as the iPod connector (?).  If so, this should work: http://www.gosolarlife.com/ipodaccessorycable.aspx

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I just checked and it does not use the same connection as the Ipid.
I have been looking all morning and cant fine a ready to roll cord. i think i have to buy the hard wire and put on the sae plug

I want to thank you for your help.  

[bomber]

I've used an SAE connection on my Garmins for a long far -- works great, doesn't vibrate loose, worked fine even through some gully-washers, and SAE means I can use it for other stuff, too, if/when necessary.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

Which one do you use?

[bomber]

Which one do you use?

Not sure I understand the question -- I'm using a Zumo 450 -- prior to that, a 2610, prior to that, some Lowrance unit that required coal to be shoveled into the back from time to time.

I spliced the SAE connector onto the Garmin power supply wire (after first making sure the unit wanted 12 volts, not all do).

That help?

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

Yes, Thanks

[bomber]

make certain the SAE plug conductor that is exposed when there's nothing connected is running the negative (ground) terminal of the battery. I know that most SAE plugs come with covers, but, sometimes, the can come off, leaving that bare conductor to contact the frame and do some small scale welding --

you KNOW how I know.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

it was on when i got it and i make sure its covered. and I do KNOW how you know.

Does the Zumo power fit other devices?

[bomber]

it was on when i got it and i make sure its covered. and I do KNOW how you know.

Does the Zumo power fit other devices?

the power CORD will likely not fit anything but a Zumo --

however, the SAE connector will fit anything with another SAE connector. it's easy to attach one to heated gear, taco warmers, blenders . . . . . .

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I have a Guzzi so i already got the Blender/Mixer  

Going to go down to the trailer store or Radio Shack and get the SAE connect and splice the cord.

thank you everybody for your help.  

[TuffguyF4i]

I have 3 bikes and i wanted to be able to move my garmin from any bike, with only one harness.  I hardwired a female connector into each bike.  I then made a custom harness (very easy) that had the mating male connector.  Now i can jump from bike to bike in seconds.  

I used a Deutsch connector (2pin) which is an easy find at an automotive scrap yard.  They are a light grey color.  Nissan and Honda uses them in many applications like fan belt power and such.  If you just cut the male and female out of the car, you've got a perfect set of connectors.

http://www.deutsch.net/deutsch-product-search.aspx?page=3&s=1&market=9&segment=Personal+Recreational+Vehicles