TexasDualler 32 Posted July 25, 2014 So I'm trying to hardware an AMPS Rugged Mount to a CRF250L and I'm pretty much retarded when it comes to electrical stuff. Any suggestions to which wire I should splice for this thing? Only want it to be powered when the ignition is on. I have the official Honda service manual with electrical diagrams so I could probably figure it out if I knew what wire to look for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted July 25, 2014 I just installed a Garmin on my dirtbike tonight. I bought a hardwire kit from GPScity in Las Vegas and ran it directly from the battery, under the tank, along the stock wire loom and to the handlebars where I have Ram Mounts which cradle/mount my GPS. Garmins use such little power when "on" that I don't see the need to wire it to the ignition (imho). My lights are currently wired to turn on whenever the ignition is in the "on" position and it's sometimes nice to turn my lights off (ignition off) and still use the GPS. Just a thought. ps - I believe Bagstr recently installed a GPS and connected it to his KTM's ignition. I cannot speak 100% for what he did exactly but I don't think he used a relay - on the KTM there were extra power leads (I believe) and he tapped into them? He's pretty helpful and knows a thing or two about electrical power/wiring so hopefully he'll chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00yz250 0 Posted July 25, 2014 Is your headlight on all of the time when the bike is running? You should be able to tap into the positive wire before it goes into the dimmer switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted July 25, 2014 http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/1071080-wire-harness-splice-switched-power/ Horn power seems like the one to tap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasDualler 32 Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks for the help guys! Think I got it figured out now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
