⚠️Watch Before You Install a GPS & 12 Volt Outlet on Your KLR 650⚠️

[@IslandADV]

Wow! So Kawi included an ignition switch supply and a relay mount already on the bike like that? That's a really cool thing to add in. Saves a lot of wire tapping and splicing for sure. That is a notable feature in of itself.

[@OneOldManRiding]

Ingenious. But WTH that cliffhanger! We need to know if it worked! - Frank

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha sorry Frank! I've got a Thermo-bob/GPS test video that will be out soon!

[@TechnMoto]

Hey whatever works. Right. Looks fine to me and the damper color matches the bike. 👍

[@danstromness5165]

I used the Moto-Pumps Garmin-XT security mount, which locks the GPS in place. The accessory bar is 14mm, for those who were wondering. I spliced into the source power to the back-side of the 12V outlet. I know those plug-in USB ports like to wiggle out and are made with the crappiest components China can offer. I'll stick with the Garmin 12v converter, which bust the voltage down to 5.3Vdc. I likely won't ever use this socket.

[@pablosuarez4203]

Is better to use the 3m Heavy duty double side tape, the black one. The gray is just the medium strong

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Good to know, thanks!

[@likkitongue]

I have a gen 2 Klr that I mounted a garmin gps to. I found that the garmin doesn't like using the 5volt USB charger like that. Fine at idle but when you rev the engine, I'm guessing the voltage is fluctuating, the gps shuts off or the screen goes fuzzy, similar to what I saw in a previous video of yours. If you use it with the garmin 12v plug it works fine. I don't know what they have built into their 12v plug that makes it work differently.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Huh that's odd, I've ran a few this way and never ran into anything other than vibration issues?

[@natearchuleta2003]

Maybe the newer alt/generator is better regulated/has more consistent output.

[@likkitongue]

@@natearchuleta2003 I had the garmin cable and a 14 gage auxiliary wire running from battery to the front under the tank. Perhaps it was getting interference somewhere. I have since rewired it, with just the aux cable going to the front to usb outlet and then plugged garmin into that. Works great now.

[@ericsharrock5844]

I tried a similar setup on my 2022 KLR650 Adventure and it rattled the GPS to death in 75 miles. Replaced with Zumo 396 on sale for $199 using ram mount and bar adapter without issue 710 miles so far without issue. The Nuvi models cannot handle the vibration I guess.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I might get a decent one some day but mine all seem to be holding up so far!

[@jimransavage2196]

Thanks for the videos!! I want to install the 12 volt socket like you did, but I also want my Gps hardwired. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

[@Surly1966]

Lol, swanky to the last drop. You prove it cost nothing to think outside the box. ( I watch a few channels where they would hire an engineer to redesign that mount) but then again they would have a 2500$ GPS and a 500$ mount. BTW, Isn’t there a place on the left for a 12v usb on the Klr Adventure? Might be an idea to wire one over there as well would be a help for this idea. Just think how chill your Garmin will be - stress free if the cube does it’s work!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha I'd rummage around through my miscellaneous junk to cobble a solution together rather than call someone who knows what they're doing any day!

[@Surly1966]

@@SwankyCatProductions it is the way!

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

How about using a tank bag with a GPS pocket on it?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

That would work! I'm pretty particular about placement though, even the GPS on my TW bars is to low for me haha

[@michaelmaier7262]

What security features do you have on the GPS and/or mount to prevent theft?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Just the VHB tape haha. I don't like the thought of someone having all the info entered on it but since I only paid $25 for it I'm not too concerned. I also never really park anywhere other than my own garage.

[@zajawahunter9718]

9 mm

[@Bryanvcarbino]

Does it matter if I add the USB to the left or right side? Use the wires on the left vs the right. Does usb have to be on left side and use those wires and 12v outlet be on the right and sue the wires in the right. Does it matter what side the go on. Different wire or fuse size?

[@brianpalmer5518]

How did it work out?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Surprising well actually! I thought it would bounce around like it does on my sled but it's actually completely steady and doesn't seem to be getting much vibration.

[@CM-ir8ms]

Another great video

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks Chris!

[@bigdave6194]

Where can I find the white connector to hook into the already installed white connector on the bike? Ive looked everywhere

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Should already be attached to the bike.

[@3dcycleparts]

Nice video!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Hey thanks!!!

[@FootlongColdCut]

Quick question, I just checked out your video on the Garmin nuvi 40lm and I plan on picking up one. I was curious to know, does it require you to pay an monthly/yearly fees? I’ve read that som newer ones don’t, but I was curious about this one specifically.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nope, the LM actually signifies life time maps! Just make sure you get it some sort of vibration dampener.

[@mayimbe2198]

I been using my phone as gps, but now am using my phone as the audio recorder, so I am thinking of getting a garmin gps that I could load custom routes into it, I already own an older car garmin gps, but it doesn’t allow custom routes I don’t think. Let me know which model I could look for on eBay that would work well on the KLR.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I'm not sure how you go about creating routes on your own, but I used a trail map SD card from VVmapping here in WI that has maps for Minnesota and Michigan, and that worked in a 10 year old Garmin. Now I've got a 40LM 50LM & 60LM that I run on a few bikes and a snowmobile haha.

[@maytronix7201]

So what you got to do is plug that male end, all the way into the female end...and all the way out the other side... Words to live by

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I'll try and then report back.

[@robert4444]

What model of GPS is that garmin?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Just a Nuvi 50LM

[@Gamer-ade]

$14 for shipping? That's like 50% of the items value.

[@ricknattrass6277]

Buy a 90 degree USB adaptor! They are cheap.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I meant too... Never did it though lol

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

Haha, looks like your bar of soap is hiding behind your GPS. The things we do for convenience. Hopefully it resolves your vibration issue.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha yeah a little odd but it does seem to work!

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

@@SwankyCatProductions that's the important thing. They're setting the trails up here. I'm not sure yet what the plan is for opening. For Vilas, the snowmobile alliance meets on the 15th. They'll decide the opening date then. Only 3 or 4 clubs are waiting to have their areas inspected. It's very possible the season could start very soon if we don't get a big melt.

[@ibranmunz3424]

I’ve bypass that relay it makes no sense it is 15 amp fuse controled under your seat and why I bypassed simple I have power all time without having to pass the ign switch

[@bumstead1383]

Same here

[@robperkins2674]

They can afford it cuz you would pay for it.