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I bought a Gps tomtom for 99 bucks. The only problem was how to get power to it. Found this website and they sold all types of gps,phone mounts, everything. I also found the 12 volt plug to the gps. Most all are the same. usually usb type plug to the GPS.

http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/m...tomtom130s.htm for tomtom

http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/11.htm 12volt catalog

SPENT LESS THE 130 BUCKS, SAVED ALOT INSTEAD OF BUY THOSE 500-800 DOLLARS MOTORCYCLE GPS. I don't need all the blue tooth junk. You can mount it anywhere with the stock gps mount. As, long I know where is the next exit and where to go. I'm good.

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I did something similar with my garmin. So far haven't hooked up power to it - battery lasts about 6 hours. I was testing to see if I liked the mount and even could use the gps while on the bike - so far so good. My only wish is that mine doesn't plot a specific route (a to b to c to d) but at least it'll keep me oriented

Nice job ..good tip, bluetooth however can be very handy in my opinion for a variety of reasons such as a BT handsfree kit like a Parrot SK4000

Well, im sure im not the only "Old school" on here who can read a map & remember where to go in 500 miles either direction,its called following your nose,if your giving a dink ,well thats even better.

If you ever want Bluetooth, it's easy to fit.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-...?images#images
Also useful if you want to listen to music stored on your GPS/I'pod
Here's my installation on a 1000F.
Power lead is similar to yours, but used a cigarette lighter plug to the battery.
I'm old school too, but......
I've found it a lot easier than trying to ride holding a map, steering, watching the road, and not hitting other road users. :)
PS - see the little bike on the screen instead of a car..........:)

I just got and installed few parts from www.themountdepot.com and I'm very happy with it.
The part numbers are:

RAM-B-238U
RAM-B-201U-A
RAM-B-342

Isn't a map your only option down under? I mean, what would a Garmin say? "In 35 wallabies , turn left at the dingo"? :icon_couchhide:

Not sure I'd like having my tach covered like that. Was considering a bluetooth helmet. I'd have to test and see if it linked with my phone correctly though.

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Lol...................A Gpz is an unwanted distraction in my opinion,plus im a tight arse on buying things like that...............:icon_teeth::icon_teeth:

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