[Lost Rider]

I have four things I wired into the bike to get it ready for getting Lost, first would be the GPS. BMW did indeed include the factory GPS plug, zip tied to the frame under the tank under the left side.
Since I don't run a BMW rebranded Garmin unit I just cut the plug and soldered a standard SAE plug that I have on all our bikes so I can move things around easily.

Here's the OEM GPS plug and the finished product, mine just tucks away after making the connection behind the steering head. It's switched on with the ignition and no fuses needed! Thank you CANBUS.

I mounted the Garmin Montana 600 using a

, with a 1" RAM arm, putting it centered and not obstructing the view of the gauges. All removable in 1 minute for days I don't need the GPS.

Next up is power for my HPRC hard case on the tail. I removed the BMW accessory outlet, cut the plug off and ran some new wire to the back to another SAE plug which plugs into a panel mount SAE receptacle on my box. Again, switched and fused thanks to BMW.

Here you can see the SAE plug coming from the accessory circuit.

Next up, Gerbings variable heat controller.
This one I wired directly into the battery using the Gerbings harness which has an inline fuse. I routed the harness so the fuse is hanging down in between the battery and the shock to give me access without taking the tank off.
I mounted the controller to the bracket that was used for the BMW outlet, seems to be a good out of the way yet easily reachable position for it. It's attached with 3M Dual lock.

The lead going into the jacket lives in between the tank and seat and can be pulled up when needed.

And finally I installed a standard SAE plug going directly to the battery for charging or jumping the battery ( we carry a 6' SAE to SAE wire with us to jump start if needed). It's also for my Slime Top Up mini air compressor which has a SAE plug soldered on it. (seeing a pattern here?).
I have the tail hanging down on the left side frame, zip tied in place.

I think that's about it for now, so what are YOU going to wire up to your bike.

 

[Lost Rider]

Hi Lost Rider, could you please clarify a couple of things for me.
I spoke to my BMW mechanic about this power outlet.
He scoured all of his literature and advised the following;

• He is not aware of this plug
• The schematics only show one accessories outlet, but doesn't differentiate this GPS one from the socket mounted on the LHS
• He says the one shown on the diagram is only rated at 5v
• The wiring colours shown are not the ones he remembers on earlier GPS plugs (GS bikes?)
• He said there was a problem on previous bikes where the power outlet did not automatically shut down after a few minutes; only until the battery was almost drained!
• The current BMW Garmin units use the automotive lighter socket style plug, not a 'hardwired' plug like you have shown
• I did want to get a compatible male plug for this outlet so I could keep the wiring stock (I can change to SAE connectors if required)
• He has known BMW to change items between models and not provide sufficient technical detail

I will be mounting a standard Garmin GPS. It has the lighter socket on the end of the lead, I will change this so I can wire directly in to a controlled outlet such as the one you have shown.


Thanks for your help on this.

Like bose said that GPS plug thats been on every BMW we've owned is switched with the ignition, is definitely 12v, ( I put a meter on mine before wiring in) it can be reached without removing the tank (my mistake, I didn't find it until I removed it) and turns off about 3 minutes after you kill the ignition.
Your BMW mechanic doesn't seem very knowledgable.

Here's a plug you could buy to keep the OEM GPS plug if you wanted:
Universal GPS Power Connector, BMW CAN-BUS System - Touratech-USA

I have a four button BMW mount coming that I hope will plug into the socket you mention. If not, will plug it into my PDM 60 that I will install. Removing the tank reminds me of my C which required the same. Any particular hints on removing the tank?

Taking the tank off:
The intake cover needs to come off, two bolts then slide it forward, there's a rubber grommet/tab thing that it slides in and out of. remove plastic mask on left side. Remove the two screws holding the plastic piece that the jump start wire lead is connected to , remove the silver brackets, cut the zip tie the holds some connector attached to the tank base, unplug it.
There's a bolt on the lower front of each side and a long one at the rear that secure the tank.

Gently lift tank and slide back, tip the front of the tank up, reach in and disconnect the two quick disconnects, and two electric plugs. The electrical plugs have tabs that need to be released with a little screwdriver. Would be much easier if you had someone to hold the tank up while you disconnected the fuel lines and plugs, I managed to do it without scratching the tank, next time I'll have help.

The tank will lift right off then.

The PDM 60 is an awesome product, have one on my Husaberg, if I decide to add any more electrics, that what I will use.
I didn't snap any pics of the removal, if you have time it probably would help others wanted to remove the tank.
Good luck!



Also, with the tank off I found a good hidden spot to zip tie the charcoal canister valve thingy:

 

[Lost Rider]

So I'm leaping 42y into the future from a 1972 R75/5 to a nineT and I need to buy a CAN-BUS friendly battery charger.
BMW's chargers are priced a bit high for my taste - so I'm looking at a TecMate TM-141DUAL Optimate 4DUAL unit. If I don't attach their pigtail, I'll need an extra lead/plug to plug it into the nineT's accessory socket. Can anyone tell me whether this is an SAE-79 socket or an SAE-72??
Thanks Guys.

I don't know the name of it, but I have a few BMW type plugs to go into the accessory socket with a charger I cut off things laying around I'll never use. Send me a PM with your address and I'll send you one if you's like.

Yes please, that would be a great help.

Would it matter which of the positive terminals to use as they are linked together by the flat plate they are screwed to?

I am using the Deltran brand Battery Tenders, will these be OK with the canbus system?

Thanks

If you are bypassing the OEM accessory plug by installing a tail to do the charging then canbus has nothing to do with it anymore. Just be sure your charger is safe to use with GEL type batteries and you should be fine.

 

[Lost Rider]

@Lost Rider Yes Sir, that did cross my mind. However, if one wiring in a light of a type (Such as myself) GPS plug stays on for 2 minutes after bike has been shut down. This may or may not be desirable to have light on for extra two minutes draining juice from the battery, as i understand it would.
Of course positive spin on this would be to call it official car lingo - Home Safe (or something like that) Light and pimp it out as a safety feature that lights your path to the house and than goes off in 2 minutes.

PS: Are not you proud of me digging up old relevant thread instead of starting a new one?

The Home Safe Light (like that name) extra feature is exactly why I just did that on my 12R with the additional lighting wired with a relay that's off a delayed circuit. I have the same thing through a PDM-60 solid state power distribution block/relay on the Husaberg. If BMW did it though, that option would cost $169.

I like two minutes to get settled and have no concerns about my LED Aux lights being on for two minutes, and can always just hit the bar mounted kill switch too. Been doing it for years.
Now, if someone was to be using a high power non-led light that could be different...
In that case to be safe I would probably just tap the tail light circuit and run a wire up to the relay.



A gold star for you, nice work.




Think we should merge this into the Wiring Thread?

 

[Lost Rider]

Old thread...


From the factory GPS plug would be be vote, see this thread for details.


http://www.ninetowners.com/forum/electronics/49538-wiring-gadgets-ninet-thread.html

 

[Lost Rider]

Can anyone recommend a handlebar mounted switch for my LED spotlights please? Need to handle about 4 amps.

Something like this?

Wiring Harness & Switch, Squadron (Pro & Sport)/S2/OnX, Single 8", Tecate & Diablo


HDB Switch Mounts and Electrical

 

[Lost Rider]

That is the interface for the BMW shop computer or GS-911 to talk to the bike.

 

[Lost Rider]

Lesson time: in post 16, you're pointing to the positive terminal of what? That's not the battery, right? What are those two red terminals (the one with the + sign on the plastic cover). I'm quite lost.

I'm trying to find the battery terminals to wire a harness (is that an SAE? Right term?)

How do I get to battery terminals?

That is a jump start access port, the battery is under the tank. Same thing really, but you can't get to the negative on the battery. You could ground your harness somewhere else, but if you don't know exactly where to go then you could have issues.
Getting at the battery isn't too difficult, and figuring it out gives you knowledge about your bike.

Look at Post #8 for instructions to remove or just lift up the tank to get to the battery, it's all there. Also, like I mentioned in the beginning of the thread, it's wise to put your harness fuse in a place where it can be changed without removing the seat or tank.

It's pretty straightforward once you remove a few bolts, let us know if you need any more help!

Good luck.