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Offline AR-Trvlr

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Best Switched Wire to Tap for a Relay?
« on: June 25, 2013, 07:23:48 AM »
I'm going to add a circuit to power a powerlet on my dash and power a GPS.  I'd like them to be switched if possible - what's a good wire to tap to switch a relay?  Any suggestions? 
Current Bike: '87 K75C  Former Bikes: '92 Nighthawk 750, '94 Barbie KLR 650, '03 Bandit 1200S

Offline wmax351

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Re: Best Switched Wire to Tap for a Relay?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 02:35:44 PM »
Take a look at the wiring diagrams in the library. I use one of the ones on the "auxiliary equipment connector"
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Offline TimTyler

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Re: Best Switched Wire to Tap for a Relay?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 02:57:24 PM »
I use one of the ones on the "auxiliary equipment connector"
+1

I used the "Anti-theft" connector. Of the hot leads on that is switched, and one is not.

Offline jay1622

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Re: Best Switched Wire to Tap for a Relay?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2017, 04:37:40 PM »
+1

I used the "Anti-theft" connector. Of the hot leads on that is switched, and one is not.


Found this thread while trying to determine where to hard-wire my GPS mount. I'm going to install an AMPS mount through the K75S handlebar bumper; particularly through one of the auxiliary switch cut-out's. Everything should work. And yes, if this applies to any of you out there, the BMW Navi V will work with this Garmin "specific" mount. More to follow!


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Offline RobP

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Re: Best Switched Wire to Tap for a Relay?
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2017, 07:45:20 PM »
I used the green/black wire in the  'extra equipment' plug for my add-on LED driving lights.
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