Is the power source for the GPS unit coming from the trickle charger lead to the battery or from somewhere else?
I'm curious as to what you did in the back there.
Is the wire from the lead going through a metal backing plate and into the aquabox unit?
How difficult is it to remove the aquabox itself when not in use?
Does it just pop off the ball joint?
You'd mentioned you purchased this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mounts-Double-Socket-Replacement-Standard/dp/B0012TUPRQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c
(one of the three items frequently purchased together) -- Where did you hook this up to and how? I see it's hooked on to a metal stem in the pics, but what is that metal stem? What are some of my other options for attaching to the bike itself?
Finally, I have a 765T that I use for the car. What's been your experience with it on the bike?
Thanks for posting this, by the way. It helps a lot.
I am all for the KISS approach where and when possible and have simply used the outlet in the glove box for a power source. I run the power cord out on the box like so.
Because of the heaver power cord, I position it here in relation to the latch mechanism so as to put as little pressure on the latch as possible and give the lid the opportunity to flex as much as possible. The heavier power cord on the 765T holds up very well in lieu of getting pinched and worn as it is squeezed by the pressure of the lid. One additional plus is that the glove box has a ridge/flange at the top as it comes in contact with the lit when closed to keep water out. I have been known to ride long distances and many hours in windy/rainy conditions and even with the lid closed on the power cord and it not closing completely, the ridge keeps any rain water from entering the box itself. What small amount that may enter simply gets channeled away by design.
There are a number of other options for a more permanent/better method of gaining power which I am sure others will offer up. Mine is but one and I find it works very well for my needs.
The Aquabox folks have thought of everything to facilitate running the power cord into the box. Of course there is the center knock-out. Around the knock-out are two flanges/ridges at different diameters around the knock-out hole. When you dry fit your ball mount plat to the back of the AB, depending where you position the cord there are small knock-out in these ridges that when cut our knocked out, you can simply lay the cord in them and attach the plate with the ball. Hope that makes enough sense to get you started. It's really very simple. The only time I remove the GPS from the Aquabox is to enter new routes and of course the power cord remains in the box.
The Aquabox is removed in a matter of a minute at the most. I never have a reason to remove it but it is very simple and easy to do.
This is the mount manufatured by one of you own forum members. 08FJR4ME
You can find info
here
Whats been my experience with the 765T on the bike? I get everything I need from it and more. It is used exclusively on the bike. Matched up with the SENA SMH10 Bluetooth headset, I have everything I need.
You should know that the SENA SMH10 is designed to work exclusively with the Zumo 550 and not the Nuvi. But do to the ability to pair the SENA with my phone and the 765T separately, I enjoy all the features of the Zumo with the exception of managing calls through the GPS. However, my Samsung manages my incoming calls very nicely paired to the SENA
For me not having the phone paired to the Nuvi is not an issue as when I am on the road I prefer not to be on the phone and when it in important to be on the phone I simply touch the phone button on the SENA and speak into the mic and make my call hands free. When a call comes in I here the phone tell me I have a call and who it's from if they are in my contact list, and with that I can decide if I want to answer it or let it go to v-mail. I simply say hello and I'm connected.
"Not all phones are created equal!"
The SENA does a great job of prioritizing the functions so that one does not interfere with the other. The sound quality is very impressive (A2DP) and the MP3 player built into the 765T is just an added bonus.
Given I always use the 765T with the SENA I rarely need to worry about the brightness of the day making it hard to see the screen on occasion. When I must, it's a simple matter of shading the GPS with the gloved hand and I'm back on track. 90% of my miles are long days in the saddle and not a lot of in town travel, thus I find the voice navigation prompt are what I depend on the most.
To each his/her own. For the investment and for what I need from a GPS this works as well as it needs to. I just wish it would give me Bambi Alerts. :angry:
Hope this helps.
Keep Going!
