[dsn_klr650] (nklr) gps units and vibration

[Tom Myers]

Another worthwhile tip is to tape the batteries as on http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_batteries.html I use both "taped batteries" and "hardwired into bike power" at the same time. eMap doesn't seem to have problems because the batteries are held fairly tightly. In many other GPSs, the batteries are suspended between two springs, (asking for trouble on a vibrating platform). Tom ====================

>Then, I transferred it to my KLR and used the Touratech handlebar mount ($90 >and worth it), but did not immediately power it in-line. Within 30 minutes >of going off-road, it began to short out. Cause; vibration causing battery >terminals to arc to the point where a continous contact could not be made. >Had to toss the batteries and wired the unit directly to the bike (I still >take the batteries out when on the KLR). I also had the vibration >modification done by Cyco-Active Products, (Tom Myers, are you out there ?). > >So, get the Touratech mount, get the v-mod by Cyco-Active and hard-wire it >and you are good to go. When I say hard-wire it, it easily pops in and out >of the Touratech mount with the power mounted directly to the mount. Real >slick setup.

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