I had mounted my Nav VI on my 21Rt but I purchased the harness and then routed it to be powered using the right aux port on the right fairing So with this gem of a reveal I rewired it to this plug !!! I had to take the Nav off when I plugged in the battery tender it also powered the Nov VI back on. This new way is switched with the bike so no problem!
Hi Scott, thank you very much for the video. I was searching for an "official" source of power for my Carpurride installation in my new RT 1250 and you solved it. Clear and to the point. Thanks again!!!! Best regards, Sergio
Great tips. Worked a treat on my new (to me) 2022 RT. Installed TomTom to a Wunderlich base plate that sits above the TFT, which looks good and puts the sat nav in your eye line.😊
And one more thing. The TFT software has not been updated. Still has the original version you showed in an earlier video. Also - I put the Wunderlich peg lowering kit on and installed the Airflow mesh seat cover. This is working really well. More leg room and and a cooler seat. Helps reduce fatigue by a lot.
New to the RT and I don’t really bother with Sat nav but I would be annoyed if I depended on it as it continually drops out of connection with my phone. Hey ho. First world problems eh? Thanks for sharing this and your other vids. As your channel says - Nothing to Prove. I like it. 👍👍👏👏👏
Darn. I spliced into the same wire which powers the DIN accessory outlet on the right panel, to power my Zumo XT. I did a clean install but wouldn't have bothered if I'd known about this existing power plug. I did route everything behind the speaker outlets, including the wires for my radar detector. But thanks for showing us, who knows, I might use it for something else!
Good info and clean set up. Sad that such hi tech expensive mc doesn't update and improve their existing Gps. Enjoy your videos and appreciate the content.
why not mounting the nav in the speaker housing? I mean it is visible that is bigger than the housing but maybe some nice work to adapt it? All in all thanks for this video nothing more value adding that this type of videos .
bonjour je voie bien cette fiche mais ce n est pas la fiche de branchement des longue portée .moi elle est branche pour les longue portée donc je ne peut pas me prendre dessue avez vous une autre arriver après contacte merci cordialement
Another excellent episode. Your Connected videos helped me get my NAV working with the App. I just switched out my ancient 7S for a iPhone 14Pro. Now I can’t get the App to connect with the TFT. I get Bluetooth and the phone connected. Not the Connected App. I’m heading on a ride up to Alaska and will work on it when I get back. Thanks!
Oh, was it really worth it BMW product planners to NOT use Garmin products for their GPS? Thanks Scott, your video confirms plenty of RT, and K bike owners, who are switching to a superior GPS device, Garmin XT.
Thanks for posting this with so much helpful information. Ive just installed an XT2 using your video as a guide. Just one question... do you need to add an in-line fuse or is the socket on the bike already protected with a fuse? Thanks again for taking your time to make such excellent videos!
Thank you. The reason that I wanted to use the BMW Switch is because it is already in the bikes electrical system and hence protected, 12V is the max you will ever see out of this connection 👍 take care, Scott
Thanks Scott, this is extremely good info and very helpful. I plan to connect a GoPro on that same side. Is there a similar plug on the other side (right side) that we can use to connect a second phone or camera to, without using the battery tender plug? If not, would you know if that Aux power can be split?
Well, the "battery tender plug" is actually the 12v power supply outlet that is supposed to be used to power anything you want. It's secondary function is that you "can" plug in a battery tender with a "can bus" trickle charger or BMW battery tender. One can splice into the back of that too. The Aux that I show in this video can be split too, I know of several guy that power two devices from it. So there are 2 power sources on the RT, left and right side 👍😁
Thank you for a very informative video. Do you happen to know if the pre-21 R1250RTs have the same setup? I have an RT from 2020, and I have a hard time finding the connector...
I bought a 2024 R1250RT and would like to do the same as you with the garmin. What mount did you use and where did you get it. It looks like the 2024 has the fog light switch where you mounted your GPS mount. Thanks
I go over the mounts in this short video, basically I'm just putting the mirror mount on (like on a GS) for where the mirror stalks go into: ua-cam.com/video/ZCowtdzw56c/v-deo.html Good luck and have fun, Scott
Scott Do you know the BMW part number for the mirror stem mount for the clutch side pipe clamp? My BMW parts guy said he has never heard of that. I think he’s a little slow. Obviously they make it. The one I ordered from BMW parts online is incorrect it doesn’t have the threaded mirror mount and mine is different on the 2024 model I have the fog/ running lights switch that must have a torx screw to mount through that clamp. Thanks Jeff
Sure, I have all that information in this video, along with the part numbers in the description of the video: ua-cam.com/video/ZCowtdzw56c/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Scott P.S. Sorry it took so long to replay to your post, sometimes I miss some comments, it's hard to see every comment.
Could you use the same pig tail wire and the 1250rt plug to run a dash cam??? And if so does the aux plug provide a power source????? As the cam system in have has power and a aux power connector as well…. Any help would be appreciated thanks…
Yep, just did it today in fact, hooked up the Chigee AIO-5 Lite, took off the Garmin XT and put it on, used the same power pig tail as the Garmin, not quite done assembling the bike back together yet but turned it on and the cameras are working and recording just fine. Should have a video out about it next week or this weekend if I'm feeling energetic. 😊
Sorry, I don't know. I actually asked my dealership before I made this video and the head mechanic printed off the page for me and that's how I knew where to look for it on my RT. Ask your dealer to see if they'll help you out or just show you on your RS, that's what I'd do. Take care, Scott
I tried this setup on my european 23 RT and the numbers of wires and voltages on the conectors are not the same. 1 is negative and 2 positive. Also the tomtom power dock is not able to charge the navigator. Very extrange I have to say.
I found out the hard way today that this adapter does not exist for the 1250 RT when it has the premium package of NAV and speakers. I’ve heard there is a splitter which is on the right hand side behind the front fairing, but I cannot find any part number or instructions of how to get an auxiliary port to accommodate my Garmin Zumo XT. If anybody has any ideas, please let me know! My particular bike is a 2023 model. Thank you in advance.
@@NorthernBiker-t9hvery interesting! Are you in the US? I looked everywhere on both sides behind the speakers and under the handlebars even using a flex arm mirror and couldn’t find it… I then took the dealer mechanic at their word that the premium(audio & nav) doesn’t have that plug… I did find a Wunderlich connector for the right side which adds a plug in point…
@@1KachUp I am in the UK. The plug was really hard to find as it was wrapped up and next to other cables, only a few mm of the cap were visible. I will try to take a photo tomorrow but basically, its on the left hand side looking down the forks but there is some sort of cross member I think and it was under there. It was pure chance I found it as I was looking much lower, its not very far down at all.
I had mounted my Nav VI on my 21Rt but I purchased the harness and then routed it to be powered using the right aux port on the right fairing So with this gem of a reveal I rewired it to this plug !!! I had to take the Nav off when I plugged in the battery tender it also powered the Nov VI back on. This new way is switched with the bike so no problem!
Great video, thanks very much, I was struggling to find that socket!
Hi Scott, thank you very much for the video. I was searching for an "official" source of power for my Carpurride installation in my new RT 1250 and you solved it. Clear and to the point. Thanks again!!!! Best regards, Sergio
Great tips. Worked a treat on my new (to me) 2022 RT. Installed TomTom to a Wunderlich base plate that sits above the TFT, which looks good and puts the sat nav in your eye line.😊
And one more thing. The TFT software has not been updated. Still has the original version you showed in an earlier video.
Also - I put the Wunderlich peg lowering kit on and installed the Airflow mesh seat cover. This is working really well. More leg room and and a cooler seat. Helps reduce fatigue by a lot.
New to the RT and I don’t really bother with Sat nav but I would be annoyed if I depended on it as it continually drops out of connection with my phone. Hey ho. First world problems eh? Thanks for sharing this and your other vids. As your channel says - Nothing to Prove. I like it. 👍👍👏👏👏
Darn. I spliced into the same wire which powers the DIN accessory outlet on the right panel, to power my Zumo XT. I did a clean install but wouldn't have bothered if I'd known about this existing power plug. I did route everything behind the speaker outlets, including the wires for my radar detector. But thanks for showing us, who knows, I might use it for something else!
Good info and clean set up. Sad that such hi tech expensive mc doesn't update and improve their existing Gps. Enjoy your videos and appreciate the content.
Thank you very much…. Extremely helpful!!
why not mounting the nav in the speaker housing? I mean it is visible that is bigger than the housing but maybe some nice work to adapt it? All in all thanks for this video nothing more value adding that this type of videos .
THANK SO MUCH 'CAUSE I DON'T FIND ANY VIDEO ABOUT THIS CONNECTOR ...BY BY FROM ITALY CIAO!
Glad I could help!
Ciao,
Scott
bonjour
je voie bien cette fiche mais ce n est pas la fiche de branchement des longue portée .moi elle est branche pour les longue portée
donc je ne peut pas me prendre dessue
avez vous une autre arriver après contacte merci
cordialement
Awesome information. Thanks
Another excellent episode.
Your Connected videos helped me get my NAV working with the App. I just switched out my ancient 7S for a iPhone 14Pro. Now I can’t get the App to connect with the TFT. I get Bluetooth and the phone connected. Not the Connected App. I’m heading on a ride up to Alaska and will work on it when I get back.
Thanks!
make sure your Wi-Fi is on on your phone
Oh, was it really worth it BMW product planners to NOT use Garmin products for their GPS? Thanks Scott, your video confirms plenty of RT, and K bike owners, who are switching to a superior GPS device, Garmin XT.
Thanks for posting this with so much helpful information. Ive just installed an XT2 using your video as a guide. Just one question... do you need to add an in-line fuse or is the socket on the bike already protected with a fuse?
Thanks again for taking your time to make such excellent videos!
Thank you. The reason that I wanted to use the BMW Switch is because it is already in the bikes electrical system and hence protected, 12V is the max you will ever see out of this connection 👍
take care,
Scott
Wunderlich now do a bracket to go above the TFT
Thanks Scott, this is extremely good info and very helpful. I plan to connect a GoPro on that same side. Is there a similar plug on the other side (right side) that we can use to connect a second phone or camera to, without using the battery tender plug? If not, would you know if that Aux power can be split?
Well, the "battery tender plug" is actually the 12v power supply outlet that is supposed to be used to power anything you want. It's secondary function is that you "can" plug in a battery tender with a "can bus" trickle charger or BMW battery tender. One can splice into the back of that too. The Aux that I show in this video can be split too, I know of several guy that power two devices from it. So there are 2 power sources on the RT, left and right side 👍😁
Thank you for a very informative video. Do you happen to know if the pre-21 R1250RTs have the same setup? I have an RT from 2020, and I have a hard time finding the connector...
Great .....thank you..
I bought a 2024 R1250RT and would like to do the same as you with the garmin. What mount did you use and where did you get it. It looks like the 2024 has the fog light switch where you mounted your GPS mount. Thanks
I go over the mounts in this short video, basically I'm just putting the mirror mount on (like on a GS) for where the mirror stalks go into:
ua-cam.com/video/ZCowtdzw56c/v-deo.html
Good luck and have fun,
Scott
@@NothingToProve thanks Scott
Legend 😎
Hi Scott Why have you decided to go with Garmin rather than staying with BMW app. I thought you were getting on ok with it!?
Hi, why dont have auxiliar lights?
The light of the motorcycle is enough?
Scott
Do you know the BMW part number for the mirror stem mount for the clutch side pipe clamp? My BMW parts guy said he has never heard of that. I think he’s a little slow. Obviously they make it. The one I ordered from BMW parts online is incorrect it doesn’t have the threaded mirror mount and mine is different on the 2024 model I have the fog/ running lights switch that must have a torx screw to mount through that clamp.
Thanks
Jeff
Sure, I have all that information in this video, along with the part numbers in the description of the video: ua-cam.com/video/ZCowtdzw56c/v-deo.html
Hope this helps,
Scott
P.S. Sorry it took so long to replay to your post, sometimes I miss some comments, it's hard to see every comment.
In the paper you showed there seems to be another connector on the 4th image. So what is this connector used for?
The 3rd and 4th pictures are the same just the 4th is strapped to the frame and rotated. 😊
Hi Scott, could I use this power socket to power some high level spotlights?
It's only 12V so, if they are more than that, then no.
I wonder if that connector is available on most modern BMW's (cough, cough... R1250R?), not just the RT.
Could you use the same pig tail wire and the 1250rt plug to run a dash cam??? And if so does the aux plug provide a power source????? As the cam system in have has power and a aux power connector as well…. Any help would be appreciated thanks…
Yep, just did it today in fact, hooked up the Chigee AIO-5 Lite, took off the Garmin XT and put it on, used the same power pig tail as the Garmin, not quite done assembling the bike back together yet but turned it on and the cameras are working and recording just fine. Should have a video out about it next week or this weekend if I'm feeling energetic. 😊
@@NothingToProve thanks mate appreciate it…
@@NothingToProvecould you let me know when you get this video with the dash cam up please…..
does the GS have it too?
Hi NTP, any idea where that plug is on a 2022 1250 rs and what connected is needed?
Sorry, I don't know. I actually asked my dealership before I made this video and the head mechanic printed off the page for me and that's how I knew where to look for it on my RT. Ask your dealer to see if they'll help you out or just show you on your RS, that's what I'd do.
Take care,
Scott
Thanks Scott, nice videos
Can i use this idea to connect a quadlock wireless charger to the bmw accessories cable?
Yes, no problem.
I tried this setup on my european 23 RT and the numbers of wires and voltages on the conectors are not the same. 1 is negative and 2 positive. Also the tomtom power dock is not able to charge the navigator. Very extrange I have to say.
Is it possible to get a cable/connector for a USB to connect to the Nav socket? Charge the phone!
It's a pig tail...connect whatever you want. 😊
Has anyone done this with a K1600b. I love the bike but like most of us hate the nav
I found out the hard way today that this adapter does not exist for the 1250 RT when it has the premium package of NAV and speakers. I’ve heard there is a splitter which is on the right hand side behind the front fairing, but I cannot find any part number or instructions of how to get an auxiliary port to accommodate my Garmin Zumo XT. If anybody has any ideas, please let me know! My particular bike is a 2023 model. Thank you in advance.
My 2023 RT does have this. It is hard to find but it is there tucked right up out of the way. I have the speakers.
@@NorthernBiker-t9hvery interesting! Are you in the US? I looked everywhere on both sides behind the speakers and under the handlebars even using a flex arm mirror and couldn’t find it… I then took the dealer mechanic at their word that the premium(audio & nav) doesn’t have that plug… I did find a Wunderlich connector for the right side which adds a plug in point…
@@1KachUp
I am in the UK.
The plug was really hard to find as it was wrapped up and next to other cables, only a few mm of the cap were visible.
I will try to take a photo tomorrow but basically, its on the left hand side looking down the forks but there is some sort of cross member I think and it was under there. It was pure chance I found it as I was looking much lower, its not very far down at all.
Everybody wanted LCD, now everybody mount garmin XT.
Will you have all of the CAN BUS information that my 2019 r1250rt GPS provides. ?
Simple answer - no