Mounting options for Garmin Zumo 595

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Checkswrecks said:
You'll want other electrical farkles, so just add a power distribution block like this.
http://www.fuzeblocks.com
Yes that's a very good tip, many Goldwing owners add those type fuse blocks, it's a very nice safety feature but I'm pretty sure the GPS will be the last electrical addition to my Tenere, already have heated grips and don't plan on adding any extra lights.
 

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Well I've decided to use that empty unused plug behind the right side cover for switched GPS power.

Some stores around here used to carry Posi Lock stuff but today not a single store in town had any, so I ordered a 6 pack of Posi Taps at Advance Auto today and there supposed to arrive at the store by noon tomorrow, $7.59
 

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Well in this case the Posi Locks worked very nicely. The Zumo comes with a lot of extra wires, I coiled it up and stored it all nicely in the space where the Yamaha tool kit is normally stored, the rubber strap that used to hold the toolkit holds the coiled wires in place very nice.

I'm really liking the new gps mounting spot using a RAM ball on the front left handlebar mounting bolt, in this position my fuel gauge is no longer partially blocked and the gps is fairly easy for me to see and reach.

Thanks everyone for the help !
 

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Ditto to Ballistrixchris setup. I did a handlebar RAM mount many years back with a Garmin 276 unit which was much lighter than today’s 595. On one occasion it did fall off but fortunately into my lap. IMHO I don’t think the setup you are considering would be secure as the Touratec mount. Yes it’s more money invested (and probably a bit over priced) but you already have a big investment in your 595.
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Well the Zumo 595 is now mounted on my new 2018 ES but the wires are not hooked up yet, on my old 2013 the four wire connector hidden behind the right side battery cover was turned on and off with the key switch, on the 2018 that connector and the three wire auxiliary light connector are both live all the time no matter what position the key is in. Looks like I will be spending some more money !
Or maybe I should just hook it up with full time power and turn it on and off manually which is actually pretty easy with the 595 ?
 
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Strange they are not switched power. I could never even find the 4p connector on the 2017, but the 3p connector was wired same as my 2012, one ground, one switched power, one power always.
 

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Ron thank you very much for your reply I just went out and tested the wires again and you are absolutely correct there is one wire that is switched ! I’m no electrical guru and had somehow missed that before but this certainly ain’t the first time I missed something in plain sight.

Both the four wire and three wire plugs were practically side by side on my bike, the four wire one was pretty easy to see but it took a while to find the three wire one because of the way it was stuffed into a bundle under there.
THANKS again for your very helpful reply !!!

Strange they are not switched power. I could never even find the 4p connector on the 2017, but the 3p connector was wired same as my 2012, one ground, one switched power, one power always.
 
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Strange they are not switched power. I could never even find the 4p connector on the 2017, but the 3p connector was wired same as my 2012, one ground, one switched power, one power always.
I thought about using the switched connector on mine but just hard wired it like the rest of my GPS's in the past. Boy this thing is a huge upgrade from my 76CSX!!

BTW I think the 4p connector is right here inside the boot. fullsizeoutput_185.jpegP8180007.JPG
 

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On my 2018 both the three and four pin connectors were not in either of those boots in your pictures, they were both located about 3-4 inches below that bottom boot just sort of hidden in a cluster of wires, the four pin connector came out first and pretty easy but the three pin connector was a little more difficult, couldn’t see it but after the four pin connector was out I could feel the three pin connector with my finger and managed to get it pulled out.
 
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I'm still a little confused as to how/ where/what to connect to with my new 2018 S-Ten ES so I can install two LED lights along with a 12 volt socket mounted to the handlebars.
I'm planning to use the white socket that plugs into the bike's 3-pin aux light socket. Please see picture.PLUG IN SUPER TENERE.jpg
Do I need to use a relay with the four connector points #30, # 85, #86, and #87 to make this happen? The plug that attaches to the bike's aux light plug- in has three wires, red, black and brown. I'm told the red wire goes to each of the LED lights, and the black wire would go to the on/off switch that I will mount onto the handlebar. But how do I integrate this white plug with three wires into the relay if I have to use the relay? I want to have these lights to come on only when the key is on and I can control the on/off with the interrupter switch.
As for the 12 volt socket installation, I can easily just connect each wire (red and black) directly to the battery, with a fuse close to the battery, because it will be used to power a portable air pump, otherwise it will have a rubber cap on it most of the time. I will power my dash video camera and my GPS by plugging into the bike's 12 volt socket by using a splitter, that is plugging into the bike's socket and then have two females to plug the camera and the GPS onto. Appreciate advise from someone out there who has done this start to finish using these plugs.
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I'm still a little confused as to how/ where/what to connect to with my new 2018 S-Ten ES so I can install two LED lights along with a 12 volt socket mounted to the handlebars.
I'm planning to use the white socket that plugs into the bike's 3-pin aux light socket. Please see picture.View attachment 53250
Do I need to use a relay with the four connector points #30, # 85, #86, and #87 to make this happen? The plug that attaches to the bike's aux light plug- in has three wires, red, black and brown. I'm told the red wire goes to each of the LED lights, and the black wire would go to the on/off switch that I will mount onto the handlebar. But how do I integrate this white plug with three wires into the relay if I have to use the relay? I want to have these lights to come on only when the key is on and I can control the on/off with the interrupter switch.
As for the 12 volt socket installation, I can easily just connect each wire (red and black) directly to the battery, with a fuse close to the battery, because it will be used to power a portable air pump, otherwise it will have a rubber cap on it most of the time. I will power my dash video camera and my GPS by plugging into the bike's 12 volt socket by using a splitter, that is plugging into the bike's socket and then have two females to plug the camera and the GPS onto. Appreciate advise from someone out there who has done this start to finish using these plugs.
SHUMBA
So on the bike's wiring harness, red is constant hot, fused at 20 amps, brown is switched (I forget what the fuse rating is for this one), and black is ground. A relay would allow you to use a smaller switch and wiring up to the handlebars (or wherever you plan on mounting the switch), while the higher current draw of the lights is fed from the larger gauge wiring. The big question is, what is the watt rating on the lights you have selected? Most LEDs these days are very low amperage, so you can use smaller gauge wiring for them.
 

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Sort of silly question- what do I do with the audio/ mic cables, not intending to use them, but maybe one day. Bundle them out of the way with a cable tie? Given bluetooth is improving, maybe I could just snip them?

Now I need to decide if I want the Garmin to be on a hot circuit, or only connected when the bike is on.

Finding the wiring of farkle to be a challenge.
 

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Now I need to decide if I want the Garmin to be on a hot circuit, or only connected when the bike is on.
My 660 is on a switched circuit. When I turn the key on it starts up. When I turn the key off it gives me 30 or 60 seconds to stay on with battery power (yes/no question) and if I ignore it turns off.

I cannot leave it on for a week and kill the bike battery OR the Garmin battery with out being stupid.
 
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