I finally joined the 21st century

Today was 'try out the satnav on the bike' day. Ain't it weird having
someone give you directions direct into your ear while you ride. I've
paired my Zumo 550 with my Scala Rider FM and my phone so I've been
chatting on the phone, listening to MP3s and the radio while riding.

I've noticed one major change - when I'm listening to the radio or MP3s
my riding goes to shit, so I'll be leaving those turned off. I've also
noticed one smaller change... I didn't get lost going to my mum's 8
miles away.

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

The next step is surely a nice BMW, perhaps an LT.

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TD
1991 VFR400R NC30 (black and red)
1993 Eunos Roadster (supercharged)
Could want: something more comfy, sprots or not
Missing: SOB, Unreliable Italian exotica, Lardy tourer

 

Out of interest, where did you pick up the positive feed for the Zumo?
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his cheap copy of a BMW probably has an accessory socket

 

Direct to the battery.

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

Not yet, it's on the 'to do' list

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

even cheaper than I gave it credit for

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Rocket-Radio-Letchworth is a good source for
bits

 

Ooh, thanks for that. I'm in that area on Monday so I'll pick one up
while I'm there.

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

This is pretty much what I need.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2902849638
93&viewitem=

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

I'd fit Rocket Radios £4.99 job and locate it unde a seat or panel
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIKE-BATTERY-...h=item370177220399&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

If you want to go the waterproof route then seek out a chandlery

A few bits of wire, some crimps and this is all you need
http://marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/...BU059775&Category_code=electric-sockets-plugs

 

There is absolutely zero room under the seat for that.

Something like that mounted in the dash surround panel would be better,
so I could run the SE car charger lead into the Baglux bag[1] and
charge the phone etc

[1] Black Baglux cover and Tweety bag on order from GLF.

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Lozzo
Versys 650 Tourer
Fireblade 929 (For sale)
CBR600F-W trackbike
SR250 SpazzTrakka,
SR250 wivva topbox
TS250C
RD400F, somewhere
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

I just direct wired mine to the battery, just turn it off every night.

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Nige,

Honda VTR1000 (broke)
BMW K1200S
Range Rover Vogue
Discovery II Auto
Yahama YZF-R1 (coming soon)

 

Ace shop!

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Nige,

Honda VTR1000 (broke)
BMW K1200S
Range Rover Vogue
Discovery II Auto
Yahama YZF-R1 (coming soon)

 

The very same one I put on the CBR600RR for the Elefant, I would
recommend it very highly.

Listed as Item number: 300290255860 from Towzatronic , 12v Motorcycle
Waterproof Accessory socket, Loom + Plug. That's the 1.2m one.

 

I used a Switchcraft free plug, socket and sealing cap for mine -
bought from Rapid Electronics who proved to be speedy and reliable.

URL:http://www.rapidonline.com/Cables-C...-Weathertight-connectors/63564/kw/switchcraft

I actually used the coupler (flying) socket, but the fixed one looks
as good.

 

Out of interest, why didn't you use e.g. the tail light circuit so that
you can be sure that power is off when the ignition's off?

 

It was easier to do the battery & i'm a lazy ****.

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Nige,

Honda VTR1000 (broke)
BMW K1200S
Range Rover Vogue
Discovery II Auto
Yahama YZF-R1 (coming soon)

 

Many, including me, don't in order to keep the satnav on while filling
up with petrol, stopping to take photos etc. etc..

 

Fair point. Might rethink my satnav power strategy...

 

I've also got a switch in the dashboard so that if I want to take the
Zumo with me, say for a longer break, I can quickly knock the power
off before removing it from, or replacing it in, its cradle.