Power Outlet

[Suu Kyi]

Hi, is it ok to plug in a TomTom XXL540 GPS into the Power Outlet on the fairing on my Tracer 900GT? The bike manual says not to exceed 24W (2A). Unsure what that means or how much power this GPS will be consuming (can't find anywhere). Asking as I don't want to blow a fuse. Thanks.

[roadrash83]

It should be fine and if it draws too much it will blow the fuse.

[HGP61]

Will be OK, the power outlet is protected by a 2amp fuse. but if you are intending to use the sat nav frequently it would be better to connect it to one of the spare sockets behind the dash. I used the power socket initially when I first got the bike but found that the connection would frequently get lost and the sat nav would switch off. the female yamaha conections are easily obtained and can be crimped or soldered to the sat nav power cable.

[Suu Kyi]

14 hours ago, HGP61 said:

Will be OK, the power outlet is protected by a 2amp fuse. but if you are intending to use the sat nav frequently it would be better to connect it to one of the spare sockets behind the dash. I used the power socket initially when I first got the bike but found that the connection would frequently get lost and the sat nav would switch off. the female yamaha conections are easily obtained and can be crimped or soldered to the sat nav power cable.

Hi, thanks for your response. Your suggestion to make it a more permanent/secure connection makes sense. Question; where are the spare sockets, does the dash have to be removed to gain access? If so is that relatively straight forward? Hints? Thanks heaps.

[flyfifer]

Everything you need to know here.

 

 

[flyfifer]

I should have added that whilst it looks like (and is) multiple steps, it is Straightforward.

[Grumpy Goat]

10 hours ago, Suu Kyi said:

Question; where are the spare sockets, does the dash have to be removed to gain access? If so is that relatively straight forward? Hints? Thanks heaps.

You might find this video useful: 

 

[Suu Kyi]

22 hours ago, flyfifer said:

Everything you need to know here.

 

 

Thanks for the link, had a look, seems relatively straight forward. Will use the provided socket for now unless I run into issues.

[Suu Kyi]

14 hours ago, Grumpy Goat said:

You might find this video useful: 

 

Thanks, good job. Interesting to note that you mentioned "Itchy Boots", been following her lately, and to be honest she's the inspiration behind me looking into using the old TomTom from the car rather than go spend mega bucks on a new bike specific unit. 

[Suu Kyi]

11 hours ago, KellyL said:

Ohm's Law: P=VI

The older TomToms can charge off USB 2.0 power spec (slowly), which is 5V 500mA (2.5 watts).

You can safely run 9 TomToms simultaneously off USB 2.0 from your accessory outlet 🤣

Standard TomTom DC car adapter is 5V 1.2A output (6W)

Even if you ran their fast charger (5V 2.4A) you're still well under max load @ 12W.

Running 2 fast charges simultaneously will theoretically max out the accessory port.

Thanks, comforting to know, have now tried the TomTom via the on-board power outlet and it worked, nothing blew up.

[Suu Kyi]

Update; plugged in the TomTom to the provided power outlet and it all worked, fuse remained intact. Now comes the next challenge, attaching the GPS to the handlebars. Went to the local store specialising in mounts. Looked at a claw mount, the claw ends aren't long (deep) enough as the GPS is around 25mm thick due to the speaker protruding on the back. The claw ends sit along the edge of the unit so could easily pop off. It comes with a rubber device tether but that also is stretched to the max so can't see it lasting too long. There was another holder which could probably work but you're looking at around AUD150 which is getting up there as the whole purpose of the exercise is to keep costs down. Another option is to use my spare mobile phone as a GPS rather than the TomTom as that is a lot thinner so the claw mount will work, but prefer the GPS due to the larger screen if possible.

[Suu Kyi]

49 minutes ago, KellyL said:

These guys in NSW sell a RAM mount for your specific GPS for AUD$28.95.

Add $49.95 for a handlebar clamp mount kit or $61.95 for U-bolt mount kit.

I personally use an old iPhone with a RAM X-Mount and offline Google Maps, and run a Lightning cable to a USB adapter in the accessory port.

Thanks, that's close to the $104.95 for the X Clamp Mount I had a look at this morning. I also have an older Samsung Galaxy which I could use with Maps.me off-line, I've used this app before while travelling overseas. Advantage of the X clamp is that it will be universal for all phones in the future whereas the GPS specific holder is not. 

[Grumpy Goat]

7 hours ago, Suu Kyi said:

Thanks, good job. Interesting to note that you mentioned "Itchy Boots", been following her lately, and to be honest she's the inspiration behind me looking into using the old TomTom from the car rather than go spend mega bucks on a new bike specific unit. 

You are welcome and thanks for the compliment. Obviously I get your point about re-using the GPS since I essentially did the same in using my BMW Navigator VI on the Tracer if/when needed. As a matter of fact I also have a mount for the truck as well, so I can use the Navigator VI there as well, although it is not as useful when pulling a 30ft travel trailer.

[Grumpy Goat]

7 hours ago, Suu Kyi said:

Thanks, comforting to know, have now tried the TomTom via the on-board power outlet and it worked, nothing blew up.

That is what the fuses are for ... to protect the circuit, so you needn't be afraid to blow the fuse. They are a dime a dozen.

I did try looking up the power consumption of your TomTom unit and indeed it is nigh impossible to find. That said, I am not surprised that Yamaha would put an accessory socket that would be able to handle a plugged-in GPS. After all they are not sitting under a rock and am sure that they are smart enough to realise that owners would likely want to plug in a GPS (as well as charge their cell phone, etc. Now heated gear or even a tire pump might be a different matter.

[HGP61]

4 hours ago, Grumpy Goat said:

Now heated gear or even a tire pump might be a different matter.

Too true, I'd only had My tracer two weeks when I went on a trip with My two friends. First campsite My friend plugged a small camping air bed compressor into the socket on his 900 gt and blew the fuse. Not learning from this we plugged it into my bike and funnily enough and possibly expecting a different result blew the fuse on mine as well.