Triumph Scrambler 1200 - How to install a GPS power cable that is connected to the ignition

Today I am in the workshop and working on my Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. I am installing the wiring for my GPS system (we call it a Satnav in the UK). I have a TomTom Rider 550. I am connecting it so that the power comes on and off with the ignition.
I show how you can tap into the wiring loom to connect your GPS, route the cabling and how to mount the GPS in a convenient but tidy location.

[@marcuswaser5967]

Hello buddy, I have just installed the power supply for my navigation system as described in your video. Thank you very much for your effort. Greetings from good old Germany Marcus

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

Great 👍

[@TheWannabeGeek]

Absolutely awesome video, thanks for sharing.

[@colindowd3892]

Another great video very clear information as always. I wish it was that easy fitting one to my 1050 Tiger as the on board connection was in amongst the wiring under the fairing. Just time and a little care and it was done.

[@motocannon1838]

This is what I came up with as well. as the 12 volt in the head light is always on. The only difference, is I am going to put in a relay pull power from the sae plug for the trickle charger under the left cover, then run it up to the headlight with an sae plug with usb on the end to power my cb radio and sr10 sena while my phone is powered by the stock usb under the seat.

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing

[@wolfbeachmountain]

Great video, you should be sponsored by Triumph. Inspiration and a guidance! Just wonder, could it charge a phone and a GPS simultaneously?

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

Yes it will charge both at the same time. Glad you found the video useful.

[@dotdiode9647]

This is so helpful thank you! Do you know the name of the connectors both the ones you used under the seat and the one at the handle bars?

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

They are standard auto electrical connectors. You can get them in most motor factor stores or off Ebay

[@wildijp62]

Great explanations thank you 👍🏻
I agree Triumph should sponsor you 🤩
Any reason for a dedicated GPS instead of a phone from where you can choose your music, messages and wide choice of GPS ?

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

I just prefer using a dedicated GPS.

[@MattKritzstein]

Great video, too bad you even had to make it, these bikes should already come standard with one switched power lead like so many others do...

[@grahamwright8447]

Great video, thanks, just subscribed. I notice you have a screen on the bike, is it any good and if so what make please, I have the original small Triumph screen but not very effective at 65 mph plus due to its small size . Also where did you get the wiring plugs from ?

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

Mine is the Triumph screen. They do make a taller 'touring' screen, but many people have reported buffeting from that. I have a touring screen I sometimes put on my Harley-Davidson Dyna and that causes buffeting, so I'm not keen to fit a taller screen on the Scrambler. Essentially, it's a naked bike and I'm happy to live with that after years of touring on a BMW GS1200 and a H-D ElectraGlide.

[@alliride1741]

Link for bolt nav connector ?

[@joedermody237]

Hi great video please can you tell me where I can get one of those mounting ball for Sat Nav I've got a Tom Tom 550 and got all the other bits but no ball like that and I'm getting my Triumph scrambler next week and it's the same mode.l And please can you tell me which ball is the best suited for the Triumph scrambler xe just like the one in your video...cheers J

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

its a RAM ball mount. Widely available - look on Ebay or Amazon.

[@joedermody237]

@@SongsFromTheSaddle Hi thank you for getting back to me yes I know but there's different sizes what size and type have you got on there please..cheers J

[@SongsFromTheSaddle]

@@joedermody237 I've made a quick video to explain the setup. It will be on my channel on Wednesday. I thought that was the easiest was to show you.

[@joedermody237]

Cheers 👍😎