Zumo owners - where did you wire in power?

[noobcorpse]

First off - I suck at wiring and electrical stuff, so please show mercy.

I'm trying to figure out where the best place to wire up my Zumo power cord would be, and best I can figure is the headlight (so it'll kill power with the key off). Anyone have pics/a writeup/detailed instructions? I'm scared I'll seriously mess something up.

[oldndumb]

Some have connected to the Triumph SatNav factory connector under the fairing.
Some have connected to a switched source.
Haven't you asked this before? If it wasn't you, you might want to take a look back through the threads 'cause I'm pretty sure it has already been answered.

[noobcorpse]

On 2007-06-11 16:39, oldndumb wrote:
Some have connected to the Triumph SatNav factory connector under the fairing.
Some have connected to a switched source.
Haven't you asked this before? If it wasn't you, you might want to take a look back through the threads 'cause I'm pretty sure it has already been answered.

I wasn't the one who asked it before, but I do remember some thread on it a couple months ago.. I coudn't find anything from a search.

Thanks again.

[Aske]

Simplest way to to put an accessory plug on the Garmin power cord and use the outlet tucked at the edge of the left fairing, then tidy up the cord. That outlet is constant-hot, though, so you might want a switch spliced inline.

You can get the male plug for the SatNav socket (about $7 from the dealer), wire that up, and use the SatNav socket. It too is constant-hot, so again the recommendation for a switch.

I'm going to see if the dealer stocks the heated grip switch, which I think installs in the left grip control (where the blank covering plate currently resides). If so, I'll install that switch and route power through it to the Garmin.

[oldndumb]

On 2007-06-12 09:31, Aske wrote:
Simplest way to to put an accessory plug on the Garmin power cord and use the outlet tucked at the edge of the left fairing, then tidy up the cord. That outlet is constant-hot, though, so you might want a switch spliced inline.

You can get the male plug for the SatNav socket (about $7 from the dealer), wire that up, and use the SatNav socket. It too is constant-hot, so again the recommendation for a switch.

I'm going to see if the dealer stocks the heated grip switch, which I think installs in the left grip control (where the blank covering plate currently resides). If so, I'll install that switch and route power through it to the Garmin.

IMO, wiring it to a 12V source and then switching it is asking for a dead battery. All it takes is forgetting to switch it off once.
If it is wired to a switched 12V source, the Zumo will power down automatically when the ignition is switched off. This is easier to do and does not require additional switches.

[noobcorpse]

On 2007-06-12 10:04, oldndumb wrote:

IMO, wiring it to a 12V source and then switching it is asking for a dead battery. All it takes is forgetting to switch it off once.
If it is wired to a switched 12V source, the Zumo will power down automatically when the ignition is switched off. This is easier to do and does not require additional switches.

Agreed. I checked the Zumo forums (found it from an old thread you posted in while searching ) and the guy there also recommended using the satnav plug in the fairing, which is not switched either.

I'm going to have my friend install it for me (he's rewired entire bikes before, and wired up a ton of accessories on his VFR) and I'm going to try to get it on the headlight power or something else that switches off with the key.

[Aske]

On 2007-06-12 10:04, oldndumb wrote:
IMO, wiring it to a 12V source and then switching it is asking for a dead battery. All it takes is forgetting to switch it off once.
If it is wired to a switched 12V source, the Zumo will power down automatically when the ignition is switched off. This is easier to do and does not require additional switches.

I have little interest in making an unintended gift of my Zumo to some opportunist, so I doubt it would ever stay on the non-running bike for anything longer than a bladder drain.

Alternatively, one can wire in a relay that is switched by an ignition-on wire, such as a headlight. That would permit the use of a dedicated power run, rather than tapping into the wires already powering something else. I've read not to use the harness for the lights in particular, as it's rated fairly low compared to how much it currently draws for those lights. (Not that the Zumo is drinking in the power, though. )

Or just tap into existing wires. I'm not pushing any agenda, just offering alternatives.

[oldndumb]

Alternatively, one can wire in a relay that is switched by an ignition-on wire, such as a headlight. That would permit the use of a dedicated power run, rather than tapping into the wires already powering something else. I've read not to use the harness for the lights in particular, as it's rated fairly low compared to how much it currently draws for those lights. (Not that the Zumo is drinking in the power, though. )

Or just tap into existing wires. I'm not pushing any agenda, just offering alternatives.

I don't have an agenda either. I just don't see the necessity of complicating a simple, straightforward installation. The Zumo certainly does not need a relay switched power source. Alternatives are good, but only if someone has the knowledge to sort them out