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Griso 12VDC Acc. Cable

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Chicago Mark

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I took off the right side cover to the Griso hoping to easily locate the 12vdc connector that's supposed to be their. Am I looking in the wrong location? Any help would be appreciated.

Thank You,

Mark
 
If it is where they are located on the other bikes, lift the seat and look along the right frame rail. Big accessory plug (cigarette lighter size) with a cover.
 
I'll take off the right engine cover and have another look. From what I understand, it's a switched 12vdc power supply with a 5A fuse. I'd like to attach a rubber covered cigarette lighter socket to it for my GPS and iPhone.

Thank You,

Mark
 
There isn't an acc plug on my bike so i just wired a leaded plug to battery direct . There is a small uncapped plug for a GPS which is located on the R/H front down tube tucked up tight under the wing panel. It is black with a long bundled lead to reach the dash/Handle bar area ;)
 
Found It !!!

FYI - your Griso DOES have a switched 12VDC wire harness. Mine was found when I removed the right side tank/engine cover. It's a two wire (Yel+ and Blu-) harness in the frame triangle . It was just tucked in a bit. It has a funky looking green 2 pin 90 degree connector. I cut the connector off and wired up a pair of cigarette sockets to power up a GPS and an iPhone. It's only hot once the bike is running, not with the key on.

I know some don't think the Griso should have a GPS or other stuff wired up. But I love to go places I've not been to before. I also do a lot of Patriot Guard missions and sometimes they end up at a place and/or a neighborhood I simply don't know. Being able to easily glance at a GPS is a lot easier for me than trying to look at street and road signs on the way home.

All the best,

Mark
 
Chicago Mark said:
I know some don't think the Griso should have a GPS or other stuff wired up.
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Really, I must have missed that thread! Has it caused electrical gremlins? (if so, I'll just run mine on batteries.)
 
IMHO, the 12vdc connection is there specifically for the purpose I have mine wired for. To each there own I guess. I used my TomTom today and when I'm done with it the only thing left on the Griso is the cigarette outlet attached to the handlebar risers and a Ram rubber ball on the handlebar clamp bolts.

Works for me,

Mark
 
Chicago Mark said:
IMHO, the 12vdc connection is there specifically for the purpose I have mine wired for. To each there own I guess. I used my TomTom today and when I'm done with it the only thing left on the Griso is the cigarette outlet attached to the handlebar risers and a Ram rubber ball on the handlebar clamp bolts.

Works for me,

Mark
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No, I agree, I've got my GPS wired into the same connection. What concerned me was that you said some folks are against hard-wiring a GPS. What is their concern - has it caused a problem?

John
 
John, yes, I know you and I agree on this. In my case someone told me adding electronics and such may not be in keeping with the design and the clean lines of the Griso. The less is more point of view. It's hard to find a Moto Guzzi model that can't be easily modified for short or long distance touring. That's why I added the factory saddlebags, rear trunk and the bigger Griso windscreen.

The new updated Moto Guzzi USA website now even shows the TomTom Rider GPS and the larger Griso windscreen available. Seems the factory agrees adding these things is good as well. :D

Thank You,

Mark
 
If the TomTom Rider has a small funky 2 pin connector then yes, that's the one I cut off. I have 2 TomTom car GPS units and neither one comes close to fitting the Guzzi oem connector. I like TomTom gps units but have no interest in getting their old Rider unit any. I wanted a standard automotive type cigarette sockets because that's what everything I want to power up comes with. I used a TomTom out to the Illinois Moto Guzzi rally and having it worked out great.

I use this RAM mount so when the gps is off the bike the only thing left behind is a 1" rubber ball with a handlebar clamp bolt going through it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00361 ... 03_s00_i00

I use this simple RAM TomTom gps holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MD ... 06_s00_i01

I use this RAM mount to hold my iPhone but it'll hold just about any type of smartphone. I chose this type because I have my iPhone in a Mophie battery case which I also like very much. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Q4 ... 04_s00_i00
The sides are sprng loaded and it has feet to hold the phone. It really does work well.

Here's what the Mophie battery case looks like. It fully recharges the iPhone battery giving me another full charge. I use my phone a LOT for work and often the phone as a hot spot for my iPad, which really drains the battery. http://www.amazon.com/Mophie-Rechargeab ... 648&sr=1-3

All the best,

Mark
 
That is a good set up and certainly makes the power outlet more versatile. I already had a Tom Tom rider so was pleased to learn a cable/plug was already there. I only found this out after I hard wired one to the battery!

I do think it would have been far more beneficial for MG to include a 12v socket rather than a Tom Tom Rider plug. There must have been a reason for it.
 
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