Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: machu on April 25, 2011, 08:18:09 PM

Title: GPS install locations,and wiring?
Post by: machu on April 25, 2011, 08:18:09 PM

Hello, i have an 01 bandit faired which i would like to use my GPS on whenever i have the chance.
Question is,which wires to use and where would the best mounting position be?,i was thinking along the black plastic on top of the fairing?,thanks in advance for any help,and if you could includes pics,thanks. :beers:

Title: Re: GPS install locations,and wiring?
Post by: Red01 on April 26, 2011, 10:49:15 AM

I don't have one on my B12, but I do have one on my C14.  If I were to put it on my B12, I'd probably use a RAM mount on the handlebar.  For 12v power, I wired a a terminal block straight off the battery.  This doesn't give switched power, so I have to be sure I don't leave anything on when I walk away from the bike.  Since I wouldn't leave my GPS unattended, and my other item is heated gear, it's not an issue for me.

Title: Re: GPS install locations,and wiring?
Post by: Jimmy Tom on April 28, 2011, 11:42:21 PM

I've got a clutch/ brake perch RAM mount on one bike, and the handle bar mount on another.  I prefer the clutch mount as it raises the GPS more into sight line, I'm going to change the bar mount, which is on the flat bar portion by clamps.  I've tried the long RAM arm and prefer the middle one, about 3 inches, the long one seems to move more, which I admit doesn't make much sense since both arms use the same mountings.