Hi folks - electrical numpty here... Simple I'm sure - as the thread title says, where can I wire in the GPS power so it's off when the bike is off? At the moment have just run wires to the battery and disconnect when bike parked - but that's a bit amateurish. Simple instructions appreciated ta Paul
Not sure on the 999 but my guess would be tap into the front sidelight or if you have the wire close to the battery then the brake lamp feed to the switch, whatever you do, don't use Scottish locks. someone will be along in a bit to tell you how to do it on a 999, best of luck.
Before we start, this is just my advice, if you do this and it blows up then it's your risk. Secondly a bit of health and safety (Caution always disconnect the battery before arsing around with electrics.) I'd avoid connecting to the running light as it is also the parking light and can be live with the ignition off. Looking at the wiring diagram I'd probably choose the supply to the "Horn, Stoplights, Pass" 20A fuse, as this is switched from the ignition. Be aware that the fuse block in the headlight bucket has two always live feeds, one 15 Amp to the Headlights (for parking lamp supply), and the 3 Amp supply for the clocks. The indicators are controlled by the clocks direct, so don't use that one. If you accidentally short one of those you risk frying the clocks. The easy way of doing it is to wire the GPS to the "Horn, Stoplights, Pass" 20A fuse switched supply via it's own 2 Amp inline fuse. The risk here is if anything goes wrong and the wire you add shorts you blow the 20Amp fuse. Fuses are only there to protect the bike, not what's connected beyond the fuse. The best way is to wire a relay into the 20 Amp line and this switches the high current via a fused connection direct to the battery. It also allows options to run other stuff like USB sockets and heated clothing if the current capacity of the fuse and cables allow. Any connection you make should either be crimped and insulated using a quality connector and proper tool (not pliers, teeth etc) or soldered and insulated with adhesive heatshrink. Soldersleves are my personal favourite for that, or at a pinch self amalgamating tape. Always use stranded wire not single core of an appropriate current rating. As for Scotchlocks or Positaps, don't ever use these vile things near your bike. Everything you need can be purchased from: Cable, connectors and wiring parts for car, motorcycle and boat Welcome to Auto Electric Supplies Vehicle Wiring Products Ltd Suppliers of Auto Electrical Parts Good luck
You Duke of Stow are a forum poster of the highest order ..... Given a Duke outranks marquess, earl viscount or baron....it can only be a knighthood. Sir Duke of Stow....my thanks Seriously....thanks for taking the trouble. Will get the right gear and do a proper job.....Boxing day looks like my next free weekend.
