Charging System

[rmiles]

Could anyone please educate on how the charging system on a 2007 Bonnie works? I would like to add a GPS but not sure how much of a drain it would have on the battery if continuously used.

 

[BlueJ]

Can't tell you much about the charging system but I use a GPS on long trips on mine no problem. 16,000 miles on the original battery on my '07.

 

[tbirdsp]

GPS hardly draws any current, nothing to even worry about.

Heated grips, heated clothing, high wattage lighting are what use lots of power.

 

[GT rideaholic]

GPS hardly draws any current, nothing to even worry about.

Heated grips, heated clothing, high wattage lighting are what use lots of power.

I have an 09 T100 and I have a Garmin and I have a full set of heated Gerbing gear, jacket, pants, gloves, and socks.. The charging system does not seemed to be bothered a bit from it..

Allen...... Will ride for food

 

[tbirdsp]

Good to know. So a GPS will definitely not be a problem for rmiles.

 

[rmiles]

Can't tell you much about the charging system but I use a GPS on long trips on mine no problem. 16,000 miles on the original battery on my '07.

What type of set-up off the battery are you using? The only ones I`ve seen are by Powerlet or NewBonneville.

 

[TC_Dick]

What type of set-up off the battery are you using? The only ones I`ve seen are by Powerlet or NewBonneville.

There's also the OEM socket, which is what I use. I've charged my phone, mp3 player.. You need to get a "bmw" adapter (which powerlet has) and you're good to go..