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Adapter for Garmin unit (Non-Nav)

ackme

Talented Fool
I have a Garmin 396 I'd like to use on my F750GS instead of a Nav VI unit. I found this adapter from a vendor in Germany:
https://www.bmw-navi-interface.com/

Has anyone else found something similar that might be a bit less that is not bumping up against $100?

Thanks,

Ack
 
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Any BMW dealer can provide part #83300413585, which will connect to your bike's wiring harness to provide switched, fused power. Add a couple wire connectors, or solder and heat shrink insulation, and you can connect your GPS for less than $25.00. The linked "adapter" connects to the wiring harness in the same way for a much higher cost and only adds a couple electrical connectors.

Small numbers are molded into the plug to identify the wires, Pin 1 is ground (black wire to GPS), Pin 3 is +12V (red wire to GPS), Pin 2 is unused.

I'm not sure where the GPS connector is located on the F750GS, on my RT it was next to the fork stem. Someone in the F-Twins forum might be able to tell you where to look.
 
what larry said.....i use the bmw connector to power my Zumo395 on my K1300S. comes on an off with the key, no issues.

interesting that that navi-interface company is basically selling the BMW plug for 4x the price....capitalism!
 
Sweet! Thank you both. My bike came with prepped for the Navi with mount and wiring but already having the 396 on hand it is worth trying to see if I can make that work. Of course I wont have the interface with the whizzy wheel but that seems a small compromise.

best,
Ack
 
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