Only thing I dont like is, 1. Should have purchased a waterproof socket just for a little extra protection where you taped it up with electrical tape, when it gets hot that tape is going to just melt off. 2. They have a fuse at the auto parts store called add a fuse and it has a wire already coming off of it so you dont just stick the wire in the holder causing all kinds of possible issues down the road, but all in all its a sanford and son kinda way to atleast getting it done!
Awesome! Would this install be damaged in any way from washing the bike? Or would I have to hide the power cord to the screen on every wash? My bike likes being washed. :) haha
@TheGr33nNinja There shouldn't be power going to it while the key is off, so you should be fine, obviously remove the GPS unit itself, but the DC plug should be okay as long as it's allowed to dry completely before using. The wiring from the DC plug to the fuse box/battery will be protected/covered by the seat(s) and such, just like your fusebox/battery. So all in all you'll be fine!
Nice tutorial! I would like to add a couple of things if I may, tape up the charger connection fully to avoid water ever getting in if the bike is ever ridden in the rain and try to hide the connector at the GPS from the elements when not in use as well. Good job bro!
good work. only thing is i'd keep it off the fork. i don't like any pulling n such. zip-tie it to somethin more stationary ao there isn't constant tugging and whatnot.
In my opinion this way of hooking up to the fuse box isn't the right way. You don't know now if you took the 'fused' or the 'battery' side. Not sure how to hook it up in an official way but there got to be better options available. It might be smart as well to take a multimeter and check your cigarette lighter socket if plus and minus are correct. That might save you a roasted navigation system if you did anything accidentally wrong.
I've got some connections running straight to my battery that I need to redo through my fuse box. Great how to. I'd love to see more of this kind of stuff.
go to cycle gear and get there 12 volt outlet it s better than the metal one ive got to replace mine after a year and when i hit a bump whatever is plugged in backs out and shuts down but it will be fine for about a year
@kd4ysi I have never used those personally, but always hear good things about them. I've had mine in for a few trips and about two years and no problems myself, but good suggestion.
That was so unbelievably easy :) Would this work for a Sat Nav thats designed for cars aswell? So long as obviously they are waterproof and shock resistant?
@6FretsUnder Yes, it would. Actually, both my GPS and the one in the video are for cars. I could never justify the higher costs for a bike GPS since I don't used it a lot. Besides, a car one has been just fine for me.
Man...all this time of using GPSs on my bike, I never knew how to run the power off a fuse box....thanks for letting me in the loop! Haha Great instructional video.
@borninusa98 Thanks! I may do a bike trip next summer or fall to Napa Valley in California, but until then I have a lot of schooling I am trying to do in a short amount of time, so no trips soon sadly.
nice
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Only thing I dont like is, 1. Should have purchased a waterproof socket just for a little extra protection where you taped it up with electrical tape, when it gets hot that tape is going to just melt off. 2. They have a fuse at the auto parts store called add a fuse and it has a wire already coming off of it so you dont just stick the wire in the holder causing all kinds of possible issues down the road, but all in all its a sanford and son kinda way to atleast getting it done!
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dont forget make SURE your wire does NOT touch BOTH prongs on the fuse because that would defeat the purpose of the fuse and CAN start a fire
MrGurbandhan 1 month ago
@MrGurbandhan Absolutely correct.
Great tutorial video but I think jamming the cable into the fuse holder is a bit rough and ready.
It would be better to buy an inline fuse and simply connect onto both terminals of the battery.
darich67 3 weeks ago
Nice how-to, man.
MrSlowestD16 2 months ago
never mind
Marksman2oo7 4 months ago
Where did you get the mount
sorry if you said it in the video but im at school and can't turn on the volume
Marksman2oo7 4 months ago
Awesome! Would this install be damaged in any way from washing the bike? Or would I have to hide the power cord to the screen on every wash? My bike likes being washed. :) haha
TheGr33nNinja 5 months ago
@TheGr33nNinja There shouldn't be power going to it while the key is off, so you should be fine, obviously remove the GPS unit itself, but the DC plug should be okay as long as it's allowed to dry completely before using. The wiring from the DC plug to the fuse box/battery will be protected/covered by the seat(s) and such, just like your fusebox/battery. So all in all you'll be fine!
MrSlowestD16 2 months ago
Nice tutorial! I would like to add a couple of things if I may, tape up the charger connection fully to avoid water ever getting in if the bike is ever ridden in the rain and try to hide the connector at the GPS from the elements when not in use as well. Good job bro!
lampingromeo 5 months ago
good work. only thing is i'd keep it off the fork. i don't like any pulling n such. zip-tie it to somethin more stationary ao there isn't constant tugging and whatnot.
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im amazed of how you got the video done i 11 minute.
TheMotoStation 5 months ago
im amazed of how you got the video done i 11 minute
TheMotoStation 5 months ago
Great Video
VineJMoss 5 months ago
Really great how-to video. You should definitely be proud of this one!
extreme601 5 months ago
Is that an FZ6?
darkhorse0687 5 months ago
so simply explained and you always make clean installs, i love it!
going to do mine next weekend, gotta buy some parts :D
sn1kzZe 5 months ago
great stuff
Well done and thanks for the tutorial
thatmanfromyorkshire 5 months ago
is that gps water proof? i have a garmin i was thinking of putting on my bike but i live in england so i would never be able to use it
26l8l94 5 months ago
Your info vids are the best. I'm going to redo mine right now . never knew about the fuse box. Thanks!
rkrayton2000 5 months ago
Nice :)
YarekBalear 5 months ago
wow you are awesome
fsxdave24 5 months ago
very useful. good vid.
2ballsperbike 5 months ago
Awesome tip
cybrnathan 5 months ago
oh yes pardon me, how's Ducati project coming alone ?
DesmosediciAlice 5 months ago
oh yes pardon me, how's Ducati project coming alone ?
DesmosediciAlice 5 months ago
In my opinion this way of hooking up to the fuse box isn't the right way. You don't know now if you took the 'fused' or the 'battery' side. Not sure how to hook it up in an official way but there got to be better options available. It might be smart as well to take a multimeter and check your cigarette lighter socket if plus and minus are correct. That might save you a roasted navigation system if you did anything accidentally wrong.
Engineer9736 5 months ago
@Engineer9736 generally the fuse box tells you or you can just trace the wire
marhanen 5 months ago
I've got some connections running straight to my battery that I need to redo through my fuse box. Great how to. I'd love to see more of this kind of stuff.
neo1piv014 5 months ago
Great How-to. I never thought about running my 12volt through the fuse box. Thanks for the idea.
byersm66 5 months ago
@havedogwillscooter I'm still using ty-wraps :P
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Lol I was wondering how I was going to mount my GPS and I happen to own an FZ6R. Thanks! ^,^
DarkLordRoto 5 months ago
@DarkLordRoto No problem!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Very well made video bro.
Motoriceburner 5 months ago
@Motoriceburner Thank you!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
You have won the internets sir. I plan on installing a charger onto my bike the moment I sell my car and NOW I know how to.
NinjaOnANinja 5 months ago
@NinjaOnANinja Haha thanks. Glad I could help.
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Great stuff!
MikeOfKorea 5 months ago
@MikeOfKorea Thanks!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Amazing video man
ampedddd 5 months ago
@ampedddd Thank you!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
go to cycle gear and get there 12 volt outlet it s better than the metal one ive got to replace mine after a year and when i hit a bump whatever is plugged in backs out and shuts down but it will be fine for about a year
kd4ysi 5 months ago
@kd4ysi I have never used those personally, but always hear good things about them. I've had mine in for a few trips and about two years and no problems myself, but good suggestion.
ZMagic97 5 months ago
That was so unbelievably easy :) Would this work for a Sat Nav thats designed for cars aswell? So long as obviously they are waterproof and shock resistant?
6FretsUnder 5 months ago
@6FretsUnder Yes, it would. Actually, both my GPS and the one in the video are for cars. I could never justify the higher costs for a bike GPS since I don't used it a lot. Besides, a car one has been just fine for me.
ZMagic97 5 months ago
finally someone made a video i've been looking for, thanx zman :)
DesmosediciAlice 5 months ago
@DesmosediciAlice You're welcome! :)
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Awesome tutorial...very well spoken !!
DarkFlightVlogs 5 months ago
@DarkFlightVlogs Thank you. Was my first time having someone record for me so I wasn't sure how it'd turn out.
ZMagic97 5 months ago
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bainsisking 5 months ago
Is that your girlfriends bike?
PFCkream 5 months ago
@PFCkream Yes it is.
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Man...all this time of using GPSs on my bike, I never knew how to run the power off a fuse box....thanks for letting me in the loop! Haha Great instructional video.
ToastToGo 5 months ago
@ToastToGo Haha thanks and no problem. Glad I could help!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
That was an excellent tutorial Thanx for posting :)
kahluaAPX 5 months ago
@kahluaAPX Thanks, I'm glad it was a good vid!
ZMagic97 5 months ago
@64rlwri You're welcome, glad I could help :)
ZMagic97 5 months ago
Nice video any upcoming trips i like the trips!!!
borninusa98 5 months ago
@borninusa98 Thanks! I may do a bike trip next summer or fall to Napa Valley in California, but until then I have a lot of schooling I am trying to do in a short amount of time, so no trips soon sadly.
ZMagic97 5 months ago