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Fuel tank removal

Robert Gibson

Robert Gibson

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I am trying to locate the factory installed GPS connector but so far unsuccessful, I have removed the plastic covers forward of the fuel tank on both the left and right hand sides but can't find anything obvious. Appreciate some help as to the colour of the wiring or failing that how to remove or move the fuel tank for a look underneath.
 
Moving the tank backwards a few inches is easy enough, and does make it easier. The connector is tied to other wiring right up the front, tucked in behind the steering head, on the right, I think, from memory. Drove me nuts trying to find it, and when I did, it seemed obvious and easy to locate. So it blends in well. Tease the loom gently. It will be looped on itself a few times to take up the spare length, and this helps it to blend in with the rest of the wiring loom.
 
stephenm said:
Moving the tank backwards a few inches is easy enough, and does make it easier. The connector is tied to other wiring right up the front, tucked in behind the steering head, on the right, I think, from memory. Drove me nuts trying to find it, and when I did, it seemed obvious and easy to locate. So it blends in well. Tease the loom gently. It will be looped on itself a few times to take up the spare length, and this helps it to blend in with the rest of the wiring loom.
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No, it is on the left-hand side (or PORT for those who know why "left-hand" and "right-hand" does not work on vessels).
 
The connector is green and the cable black like the rest of the cables it his hidden. I retracted mine from the from the front after a good deal of poking around. Pliers and flashlight helps. Port side as road said.
 
If you end up removing the tank, do it when it's empty, much easier. Cover or remove the cylinder covers that hide the spark plugs. Remove the rear bolt and ease the tank back and up.

To remove entirely will involve the disconnection of the fuel connector, but the 1400 has another connector along the fuel line which is much easier to undo. You might want an assistant to hold the tank while you do this.
 
Sorted, thanks to all. I borrowed a camera with a flexi lens (for inspecting pipes), located the little tinker and extracted it with a hooked pick.
The only other issue I have is that the cable isn't long enough to reach my sat nav mount, looks like I will have to invest in the OEM mount.
 
Robert Gibson said:
Sorted, thanks to all. I borrowed a camera with a flexi lens (for inspecting pipes), located the little tinker and extracted it with a hooked pick.
The only other issue I have is that the cable isn't long enough to reach my sat nav mount, looks like I will have to invest in the OEM mount.
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What GPS unit are you using? I was using a Garmin Zumo 550 and have now replaced it with a Garmin Zumo 665. Both units had had a power cable about 36" long. Far more cable than I would ever need.

I find it hard to imagine that any GPS unit would not have a long enough power cable to reach from a handlebar mount to the front of the gas tank.
 
I am using a TomTom Rider, the OEM cable plugs into the base of the mounting/charging unit.
I have pulled the cable out as far as I dare, I believe others have had a similar issue.
 

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Robert Gibson said:
I am using a TomTom Rider, the OEM cable plugs into the base of the mounting/charging unit.
I have pulled the cable out as far as I dare, I believe others have had a similar issue.
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Here is "what's in the box" for the Tom Tom Rider 400:

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It looks like you don't have all of the OEM connection cable free from under the gas tank. Are you sure that there is no more cable coiled up under the tank?

I don't use the Tom Tom, so I didn't have the convenience of the "plug-and-play" connection but if I did, there was enough cable under the tank with the nice plug easily reach my GPS.

Worst case, use the "battery cable" to connect to the OEM plug. Someone here even
sourced a mating receptacle that you could attach to the OEM plug.

On another subject, I like the chrome clamp with the Ram Ball. Where did you buy that clamp?
 
My cable was coiled and zip-locked to it self and long enough to reach a sat nav mount like yours once the zip-lock was cut.
 
My Sat Nav is the previous model to the 400.
I have cut the zip tie and pulled the cable as far I would like to at this time, if necessary I will buy another cable with the TomTom plug and in line crimp it to the OEM cable so not a major issue.
I sourced the the clamp from Vizonx.com (based in Florida I believe), the clamp originally comes with a ball to accept Garmin units but they swapped out the original for a RAM ball. I had a machinist colleague make a new sleeve in nylon to accept the Guzzi bars although I'm sure a wrap of inner tube would work as well.
I have no connection with the company but can't endorse them highly enough as all communication was dealt with promptly and efficiently.
 
Someone here even
sourced a mating receptacle that you could attach to the OEM plug.
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Also working on custom wiring connection for my Zumo 550.

Where is this plug sourced, or how is it identified by part number/mfgr?
 
John in PA said:
Also working on custom wiring connection for my Zumo 550.

Where is this plug sourced, or how is it identified by part number/mfgr?
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https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/gps-installation.14275/
kdirtrider said:
I have a Garmin 60CS that I use on my trail bike. Being a cheap skate and not wanting to buy another GPS. I did some research and found the mating connector for the 12V power harness Guzzi was kind enough to provide.

Turns out that BMW uses the same connector for some lighting and offers a premade pig tail harness part number 83300402344. I ordered one online from a BMW dealer. Plugged right in!!

For anyone that doesn't want to cut or splice the factory wiring, this is the way to go!

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roadventure said:
Here is "what's in the box" for the Tom Tom Rider 400:

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It looks like you don't have all of the OEM connection cable free from under the gas tank. Are you sure that there is no more cable coiled up under the tank?

I don't use the Tom Tom, so I didn't have the convenience of the "plug-and-play" connection but if I did, there was enough cable under the tank with the nice plug easily reach my GPS.

Worst case, use the "battery cable" to connect to the OEM plug. Someone here even
sourced a mating receptacle that you could attach to the OEM plug.

On another subject, I like the chrome clamp with the Ram Ball. Where did you buy that clamp?
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I've a Garmin XT Zumo, and I bought an alluminium bracket.
 

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