GPS Power cable. Where do you keep it on your bike???

[CBR250]

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Back in BKK and going to pick up the RAM mount and power cable (and transformer box) today.

Perhaps an easy solution, what do ye guys think about alligator clips (crocodile clips), that would just clip onto the battery when in use, then off with the seat, unclip them and the whole lot off the bike when not in use?

It'll only be used once a month. never used crocodile clips before and presume the connect easily enough to the battery.

[schackster]

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Im guessing that crocodile clips would jump off the terminals when you go over bumps

[CBR250]

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Probably true.

Thinking about a plastic plug connected to the battery, then plug the GPS wires into that whenever I'm going to use it.

I've no idea what sort of plug I would need to get though, or what it would look like.

[CBR250]

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Presumably something like:



But for only 2 cables.

[TonyBKK]

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I think you're making this a lot more complicated than it needs to be...
Get the proper powerlet plug for your device and unplug it when not in use.
Job done

[CBR250]

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^ I agree.

But...

(btw) neither end of the cable you show will connect into the GPS or the transformer connected to the battery.
I'm sure they have one, but no shop I've been to or heard of stocks them. I generally don't buy over the internet and prefer to buy in person. If there's a place that sells them in BKK I'm all ears.

Everything with the GPS for a bike seems to be harder than it has to be.

Went in to buy the RAM mount that connects to the steering bolt.

But the Ball on the end of that is bigger than the ball connection point on the GPS holder that comes as stock.
So you have to buy and arm.
But that arm doesn't connect to the GPS, so you have to buy a diamond head connector to connect the arm to the GPS...

All up the GPS was only 3,900thb. But an extra 3,100 if you want to power it and connect it onto your bike.

I asked for the rubber cap that would go on top of the cable to seal it in the BKK shops, no. Can you get them in, no.

I agree there has to be easier ways.

[TonyBKK]

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^ I agree.

But...

(btw) neither end of the cable you show will connect into the GPS or the transformer connected to the battery.
I'm sure they have one, but no shop I've been to or heard of stocks them. I generally don't buy over the internet and prefer to buy in person. If there's a place that sells them in BKK I'm all ears.

Everything with the GPS for a bike seems to be harder than it has to be.

Went in to buy the RAM mount that connects to the steering bolt.

But the Ball on the end of that is bigger than the ball connection point on the GPS holder that comes as stock.
So you have to buy and arm.
But that arm doesn't connect to the GPS, so you have to buy a diamond head connector to connect the arm to the GPS...

All up the GPS was only 3,900thb. But an extra 3,100 if you want to power it and connect it onto your bike.

I asked for the rubber cap that would go on top of the cable to seal it in the BKK shops, no. Can you get them in, no.

I agree there has to be easier ways.

Ah, you want to find a retail shop in Thailand that stocks the cord you need?

If your GPS charges via a Mini USB or Micro USBcord that's super easy to find in Thailand.

Gadgetrend and the various GPS shops in Pantip and Fortune IT seem to have the most selection, but if they don't have what you need you'll need to order it from abroad. Check out the powerlet site: http://www.powerlet.com/

They have an amazing variety of cords, they're the best quality money can buy, and they're pretty reasonably priced.

Another great site for all your GPS needs is http://www.gpscity.com/

Best of luck!

Tony

ps. the pic I attached previously is of the powerlet cord for my iPhone

Here's a Micro USB cord:

Here's a Mini USB cord:

[CBR250]

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Cheers, that looks like the stuff I'm looking for.