2 questions for those with a Garmin ZUMO GPS

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This works for sure on a 665, it is how mine is wired. I can't speak to the 550 as I have never used one.

OK good to know. I had it all organized in my head, just never wanted the GPS audio so I didn't connect it. I'm hoping for the 550 users their cradle comes with audio out as well.....

@stepbill: "I enjoy just getting on my bike and ridding and then using the GPS to get me back home".

C'mon now fess up, you're not lost. You just want to keep on riding. :-)

[RoadWeary]

stepbill, I also have the Zumo 550...and mine is hardwired into the bike. You can wire the GPS to listen to the voice directions so that it can be heard through helmet speakers...done via blue-tooth...or wired via a GPS/Intercom unit from Sierra Electonics. But I do not know of a way to route the voice directions through the external speakers of the bike.

For hardwiring the GPS, it is so simple, it is NOT funny, so don't laugh

Under the LEFT side pocket (left side of the fairing, the pocket that has the spring-loaded lid on it), once you remove that entire pocket, there is a 12v source there, inside the clear rubber boot. The connector for that power cource is a RED connector. In my case, I used the Y connector, or splitter, so I could connect to that RED power source connector...split the power...and then feed both my GPS and my Valentine One radar detector. You can use the power cord from Garmin, wire it into a female connector that will snap into the RED male connector that the bike comes with under that left pocket, and then route the Garmin power wire up to your GPS.

This is were I have mine located, and wired to: (things have been changed since the lightning strike, but you get the idea)

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Good description. So if the RED is the power, where do I ground to? (I'm assuming that both connections in the RED block are hot.)

[jaygollner]

You mentioned using a y splitter below and I am wondering where you got it from as I am looking for one as well and I don't want to cut and splice wires on my nice new bike.


In my case, I used the Y connector, or splitter, so I could connect to that RED power source connector...split the power...and then feed both my GPS and my Valentine One radar detector.

[F6BPDX]

You mentioned using a y splitter below and I am wondering where you got it from as I am looking for one as well and I don't want to cut and splice wires on my nice new bike.


In my case, I used the Y connector, or splitter, so I could connect to that RED power source connector...split the power...and then feed both my GPS and my Valentine One radar detector.

www.electricalconnection.com splitter is $15 I believe and is plug and play to the power socket (hitachi plugs on all ends)

[Steve 0080]

I hard wired mine to the fuse block/keyed acc.... and yes Blue Tooth into my helmet or other Blue tooth device like a LG Tone....

[jaygollner]

www.electricalconnection.com splitter is $15 I believe and is plug and play to the power socket (hitachi plugs on all ends)

Thanks for the info, now all I have to do is find a suitable handlebar outlet and I will be in business.

[stepbill]

www.electricalconnection.com splitter is $15 I believe and is plug and play to the power socket (hitachi plugs on all ends)

Yes, this is where I got it from and they are great folks that sell great products.

[TwinCitiesRider]

I installed the Zumo 300 today, using a Ram mount attached to the clutch reservoir. I used Cruiseman's YouTube video as a guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAhXN2-9cHs. At the 3:40 mark he shows you how to connect the two wires to the fuse block. Prior to this he shows how to remove the side panels and trim to route the wire. With the Zumo 300 I had to route the wire from the battery to the handlebars.