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Using a Garmin GPS on your Husaberg

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GEZZ74

Joined Jun 2010
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I have a Garmin GPS map 62 that I've been trying to use with the Garmin handle bar mount on my FE 570 11. My problem is that when the device is on the mount it switches off after 10 seconds to a minute while riding. I've had it replaced 3 times and going on my forth.Obviously it's a vibration issue but I have seen the same unit on KTMs and those riders have no complaints.
I was just wondering if anyone else had these issues or if you use a different GPS or you have any solutions.
 
I use a magellan, and have had the same problems. But found that using a carbon conductive grease at the battery contact points helps out a lot. Should pretty much take care of your problems. It's a little messy, so handle with care, use a cotton swab, and apply liberally. Should be able to find some at "Fry's". Good luck!
 
not sure about your model, but i've had similar problems with the etrex models. the reason for the shutoff is the way they transfer power from the battery compartment to the motherboard. the etrex uses spring metal contacts from one to the other which make and break with vibration shutting the unit down at random times. my solution was to solder small wires from one to the other.
 
I also have the Garmin GPS map 62s mounted on my FE650.
I have no problems with it riding off road.
When I install it on the mount I also secure it with a zip tie around the antennae
so that it is a very firm mount with no movement.

pollo
 
I power my GPS from the bike battery using a Garmin power cable. It works great. It is common for the GPS batteries to loose connection due to vibration. The power cable is also nice because I never have to worry about my GPS battery dying in the middle of a ride.
 
I'm not familiar with the Garmin handlebar mount. I have the Garmin Oregon, and have it mounted with a Ram Mounts handlebar mount. I also use lithium batteries as suggested by Garmin. Never had any problems with battery life. Whether its the mount, battery choice, or both, I've been without issue for 5 years.
 
I have the Garmin CS62 on my FE570, and I've run a Garmin Etrex for about six years on my KTM 525. I had the same problem you are describing on both bikes. The simple solution was to buy a hard wired cord and connect to the bikes power source. No more problems and I ride these bikes on serious off road routes for 80% of their life.

I hooked my powere source into the plug pin that powers the safety/parking lamp on the 570's headlamp. This way, it is always on when the key is on, and can't be left on to drain your battery.
 
thorzburn said:
I'm not familiar with the Garmin handlebar mount. I have the Garmin Oregon, and have it mounted with a Ram Mounts handlebar mount. I also use lithium batteries as suggested by Garmin. Never had any problems with battery life. Whether its the mount, battery choice, or both, I've been without issue for 5 years.
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I too have an Oregon with a Ram mount. I've given up trying to use bike power (keeps shutting off) and now just stick with the unit's batteries. They generally last a day with a fresh pair.

Greg
 
Been there, done that.

First off, use a proper RAM mount, not the Garmin mount, it is crap.
Second, wire it to the bike. I think your GPS uses a straight 12V feed and the old-style heavy duty power connector, which is good.

If you don't want to do that, the answer is to use lithium batteries. They are half the weight of an standard AA battery. What happens is the batteries resonate in the battery compartment from the vibrations and loose contact. Because the lithium batteries are lighter, they resonate at a higher frequency, out of the normal operating range of the bike. Yes, this does work. The lithium batteries are more expensive, but they also last much longer as well.
 
Just go buy the cord from Powerlet.com and be done with it. Wire it straight to your battery. It has an inline fuse, 5V regulator and even a quick disconnect. I've been running this to power my Garmin Oregon on a RAM mount for years, no problem.

DO NOT wire it straight to your battery unless you put a voltage regulator in to knock it down from 12V to 5V. 12V direct will fry your mini USB powered GPS.
 
Juicifer said:
DO NOT wire it straight to your battery unless you put a voltage regulator in to knock it down from 12V to 5V. 12V direct will fry your mini USB powered GPS.
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i've had the garmin 1490t (the car gps) wired straight to the battery for about 70 rides now without any issues. i'm an electrical noob but just assumed the 5A fuse built in to the garmin power cord would take care of any issues?

the gps was only $150 new so wasn't overly concerned about frying it, would be different if i shelled out $700 for the top of the range models.
 
Yeah, the car style gps cords that plug into a cigarette sockets are 12v, because that is a 12v socket. That cord may or may not drop the voltage down to 5v, you'd just have to measure the voltage on the other end to be sure. But if the unit is ultimately powered by a mini USB port, I can guarantee you that that port will only handle 5v. 12v will fry a mini USB port instantly, I have seen it happen. You will know immediately if you do it wrong. It sounds like your system is fine. The fuse wont do anything about the voltage, just the amperage. 5A seems pretty big for a GPS.
 

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