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Hey E. the power connection plug looks identical to the one I have on my BMW Navigator III. Therefore, I conclude that he "golden circle" thingy is a second plug for the cradle of your GPS (should have the same cable length as the power connection plug). You do have a cradle, where the GPS pops in, right?

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Thomas,

It is basically the same unit. I have the mount which will hold the cradle on a cradle:

http://gpsnow.com/gmsp2820.htm#acc look for RAM-B-149Z-G1U

Are my instructions correct????

Cradle:

 

I was trying to route the electrical wires BEFORE The unit arrived. The Cable you are talking about should be included in the box, If not I will PM you for ideas.... 

Thanks 

 

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There's only one like you, no way they could have made two - BW

Emiliano, your cradle is a little different than mine. My cradle is actually powered for operation of some buttons.

I would probably wait with cable routing until you have the unit in hand and decide on final location. In my experience, it is always helpful to actually try out how the unit will sit in the location you think is best. Did you consider movement of handle bar, weight of unit (i.e. vibration), operation while riding etc. Once you're sure where the unit will end up, then I would start routing cables.

I believe, you'll connect directly to the battery. I'd say route the cable along an existion cable strand, as determined by the bikes manufacturer. This way you will avoid most pinch points, high temp areas etc. Try to place the gound connection on the frame itself (or battery), instead of tripple clamp.

The "golden ring" thingy looks like it is an audio plug...(?) Your cradle doesn't look like it has any function others than holding the GPS.

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

"E",

     I ran all my electrical thru a fuse block [centech], so as not to have a birds nest of wires coming off the battery, but as long as that is the only other bike powered item you'll ever have you'll be alright.

S ome like to find a hot wire off the bike so it goes dead when you turn the key off, but that gets harder, other wise you'll have to remember to turn the GPS off when you shut the bike off .

But with the Centech you have a convenient place that has fuses to hook anything else in the future that you would need power for: Extra Power Outlets, Heated Gear, Radios, Etc., Etc. !

Good luck "Running Bird" 

JC

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06 Ducati 620 Multistrada [Rabbit] ;

That of course would be the best solution, if you feel up to installing the centec or similar unit.

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Thanks to both of ...... No dealer visit this time....

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There's only one like you, no way they could have made two - BW