(06-19-2014 05:27 PM)kevbroce Wrote: It's very easy to run cables under the tank. Just loosen the one big bold under the seat holding the tank to the frame and you can lift the tank up enough to hide wires out of sight.
Building on that, when the above is done, slightly lift the rear of the tank then, firmly but under control, pull the tank rearwards to free it from the forward retaining posts. About two or so inches. This allows you to lift the tank at both front and rear, to the limit of the fuel feeder hose, to give you easy access to under the tank. By the way, don't wear a metal watch band while manhandling the tank, or doing any serious mechanical work really. Many years ago I shorted my watch band from a battery terminal to the chassis. The watch band welded to the chassis and the resultant heat buildup caused me great discomfort until I could pull free, run fifty metres and get my wrist under a tap. I still bear the scars.
Cheers
Also, don't "hot wire" it. Wire it through another circuit (and fuse). Why? Well firstly circuit protection for your GPS, and secondly to prevent you flattening the battery if you leave the GPS on after switching the ignition off.
Cheers again.