GPS power draw

emt250 · August 4th, 2009, 11:40 PM

So I bought a Garmin Nuvi 260 and a RAM mount to use on my bike, and the manual says the GPS has a 5 W max usage. I read that there are around 60W or so to play with as far as accessories go. I shouldn't have any issues, should I?

Yes, this might be a stupid question and I probably should have done more research before hand, but the damage (to my wallet) is done so I was just looking for some actual wisdom on the subject.

This is the particular GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-260-3-5.../dp/B000UU7ZPS

Any help would be appreciated. Also, if there are any well-written "how-to" guides to doing a 12v adaptor that'd be great.

Alex · August 4th, 2009, 11:45 PM

You're OK, you'll have no issues adding a GPS to the electrical draw. I doubt it typically uses even that 5W, so you could put a whole phalanx of them on your handlebars if you felt the urge.

emt250 · August 5th, 2009, 12:01 AM

much thanks Alex

You always have the quickest replies.

camaroz1985 · August 5th, 2009, 06:27 AM

You can use my DIY as a start, then add a 12V adapter to one of the fused circuits.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15388

M · August 5th, 2009, 08:41 AM

GPS draw is milliwatts, less than 1w nominal.

emt250 · August 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM

So im pretty much a newb at wiring...well..anything. I was hoping to just add a 12v outlet to the accessory leads at the left of the front fork. Does it matter what gauge wire or what size/type of connectors i use? I think the waterproof plug im going to get from walmart has some wires already ready to go. Just need to figure out what goes where, really.

I was also considering just using some epoxy to essentially glue it under the left side of the gauge cluster instead of bolting it in. Thoughts? Oh, and would adding an inline fuse be a good idea too? TY if anyone gets to this.

August 4th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#1
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	GPS power draw So I bought a Garmin Nuvi 260 and a RAM mount to use on my bike, and the manual says the GPS has a 5 W max usage. I read that there are around 60W or so to play with as far as accessories go. I shouldn't have any issues, should I? Yes, this might be a stupid question and I probably should have done more research before hand, but the damage (to my wallet) is done so I was just looking for some actual wisdom on the subject. This is the particular GPS. http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-260-3-5.../dp/B000UU7ZPS Any help would be appreciated. Also, if there are any well-written "how-to" guides to doing a 12v adaptor that'd be great. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 4th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	You're OK, you'll have no issues adding a GPS to the electrical draw. I doubt it typically uses even that 5W, so you could put a whole phalanx of them on your handlebars if you felt the urge. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 5th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#3
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	much thanks Alex You always have the quickest replies. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#6
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	So im pretty much a newb at wiring...well..anything. I was hoping to just add a 12v outlet to the accessory leads at the left of the front fork. Does it matter what gauge wire or what size/type of connectors i use? I think the waterproof plug im going to get from walmart has some wires already ready to go. Just need to figure out what goes where, really. I was also considering just using some epoxy to essentially glue it under the left side of the gauge cluster instead of bolting it in. Thoughts? Oh, and would adding an inline fuse be a good idea too? TY if anyone gets to this. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

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