mbazza's Blog

Visited one of the local auto electricians after work to pick up the bits and pieces to plumb the GPS onto the bike.
Had a chat about how I was going to do it and Malcolm the A.E. suggested he solder the battery connections onto the low impedence wire. He did this in about 4 minutes with good humour and a chat about whether I needed an in line fuse. He picked out some suitable snap on connectors and made sure I was aware of how to mount the female accessory plug which has a rubber plug/cover to ensure the rain wouldn't get in.
I was out of the shop in 10 minutes having paid very little for the bits and pieces, Malclolms labour and a friendly time. After a busy day I felt educated and involved by a bloke who is clearly a professional. In the end I will need to build a bracket upon which to mount the GPS so I won't have it on this weekend.
I use a dry bag to carry a tent, bike cover and 'poofta mat' (sleeping mat) on the rear seat of the bike. Spent about 45 minutes trying varies ways of strapping this on as the vinyl material of the slips about on the seat. Finally got it sorted!
Now I'm almost psychologic ready to head off to the Brass Monkey tomorrow night or Saturday morning. Cheers