2018 RTL

[meerkat]

I am trying to hook up my Garmin to my RTL , and I am not having any luck with the wiring diagrams being too small and unreadable . Does any one have a suggestion as to where to hook up ? I thought of the driver hand heating circuit , as it doesn't get much use here in Florida , But I can't find what color it is . Any help appreciated .

[Highwayman2013]

You should be able to tap switched power from the fuse box.

[meerkat]

You should be able to tap switched power from the fuse box.

I can't figure out how to get the fuse box out . All of the hookups are from the back of the fuse box and I think the # 8 fuse in the left box is unused but can' see how to get it out without tearing stuff up .

[Bob Denman]

Why not just pull the GPS function from your Smartphone?
The bike is designed to do that!

[meerkat]

Why not just pull the GPS function from your Smartphone?
The bike is designed to do that!

Because the image is so small that I cannot see the dang thing with these old eyes .

[cptjam]

Under the side panel is a factory connection for the Garmin. See instructions/Brp.com
Pretty easy. I can’t recall which side, but the process is the same; wind deflector, mirror, 3 screws, pull panel. Then 2 screws, 1 pushpin, open saddlebag, remove 3 screws. Remove lower side panel. Connection is there.

[Bob Denman]

Because the image is so small that I cannot see the dang thing with these old eyes .

I understand completely: I'm just about in the same boat also...

[Flamewinger]

Why buy an '18 if you're not going to use the built in capabilities? The new dash is very clear and you don't have to glance down to the handlebars to see it. I understand its different and requires learning how to use it but once you get it, it really cool. No dash clutter except for camera and maybe CB.

[jcthorne]

Under the side panel is a factory connection for the Garmin. See instructions/Brp.com
Pretty easy. I can’t recall which side, but the process is the same; wind deflector, mirror, 3 screws, pull panel. Then 2 screws, 1 pushpin, open saddlebag, remove 3 screws. Remove lower side panel. Connection is there.

Not sure the 2018s have that connection any more.

[cptjam]

Not had an 18 apart yet, but doubt they made a new wiring harness. These are the folks who left a battery compartment in the left saddlebag 4 years after they moved the battery to the other end of the bike!
Bob, yank the sidecovers off and take a look!
You can find switched power in the position light. Remove right headlight. The smaller of 2 connections powers a position light. Tap into that.