GPS installation - .: XT660.com

shikcph · # 1 06-05-13, 20:44

Hi,

I know that there probably is another thread about this, but I'm quite confused.
I want to install a TomTom Rider GPS on my XT660R '06.
I have just ordered some PosiLocks /Positaps ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yiimgl-Rdmw)

Should i tap in on a specific wire already on the bike or how do I do it?

Thanks for your help!

Pleiades · # 2 06-05-13, 23:35

Tap into the +12V supply to the side lamp if you want an ignition switched feed and don’t forget to fit a suitably rated in line fuse. That would be the quick fix.

However, it would probably be better in the long run if you tapped into one of a supply to either the tail light or rear brake light switch to trigger a fused relay mounted under the seat somewhere; then the load can be controlled by the relay/ignition and drawn straight from the battery. You’ve also then got a decent, meaty, high current ignition switched supply for other accessories you may wish to fit later.

BTW - Welcome to XT660.com!

shikcph · # 3 07-05-13, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleiades

Tap into the +12V supply to the side lamp if you want an ignition switched feed and don�t forget to fit a suitably rated in line fuse. That would be the quick fix.

However, it would probably be better in the long run if you tapped into one of a supply to either the tail light or rear brake light switch to trigger a fused relay mounted under the seat somewhere; then the load can be controlled by the relay/ignition and drawn straight from the battery. You�ve also then got a decent, meaty, high current ignition switched supply for other accessories you may wish to fit later.

BTW - Welcome to XT660.com!

Thanks!

So basically what you are saying is that if I tap into the wire for the tail light, I wouldn't need to fit an extra fuse?
I could also connect directly into the fuse box maybe?

Pleiades · # 4 07-05-13, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by shikcph

Thanks!

So basically what you are saying is that if I tap into the wire for the tail light, I wouldn't need to fit an extra fuse?
I could also connect directly into the fuse box maybe?

Either way you will really need an inline fuse on the supply to the GPS to protect that particular circuit. If you rely on the fuse for the side/tail lamps (which is 10A) it won't protect a relatively low power consuming circuit (like for the GPS) adequately. Ideally you need to choose a fuse rating slightly higher than the peak current rating of the accessory (and its circuit). Eg: If your GPS consumes 2A (25W) then you'll need a 3A fuse to protect it.

Inline fuse holders are cheap as chips - normally they are supplied with GPS power leads?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode