Electronics » How to dig out the OEM GPS power connection?

The previous owner of my 2020 R1250RS removed its OEM GPS mount and spliced the power plug from it into the power line for his Zumo XT's mount, as he preferred that unit over the Navigator VI (more features, half the price, etc.). When I bought the bike, he gave me the OEM GPS mount and hardware in a baggie, including the severed plug. I plan to reproduce his setup, but don't know where to look for the (now-vacant) connection on the bike. (I have no way of contacting the prior owner.) I figured I could locate it easily if I removed all the Tupperware surrounding the tank, but found that process daunting, once I started trying to liberate the panels in proper sequence. It's difficult/impossible to tell where hidden fasteners may be, and I don't want to apply force without knowing what's holding what in place. So, first of all, can the GPS plug be accessed without removing a bunch of bodywork? If so, where is it? And if I must pull a lot of plastic off the tank, where can I find step-by-step instructions for doing so?

Thanks in advance for any help!

It's behind the right fairing panel. The turn signal is attached to this panel.
You might be able to get at it with removing the right tank cover?

About the 20 minute mark of this video you can see it.

https://youtu.be/vCy9R5VdaLg

Thanks, Lee, but the bike in the video is a 1200, not a 1250. I assume my GPS connector is in the same place, which certainly helps, but it's still not clear to me how to remove the fairing and tank panels. Just unscrewing the visible fasteners doesn't do it. There may simply be hidden posts in grommets that must be tugged free, but I'm not going to pull hard on something I don't know is meant to be yanked apart. I've looked for video on bodywork removal for this bike, but haven't found any.

The parts fiche diagrams may help ...
https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMa...25&rnd=09082020

Zitat von Scribe im Beitrag #3

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Thanks, Lee, but the bike in the video is a 1200, not a 1250. I assume my GPS connector is in the same place, which certainly helps, but it's still not clear to me how to remove the fairing and tank panels. Just unscrewing the visible fasteners doesn't do it. There may simply be hidden posts in grommets that must be tugged free, but I'm not going to pull hard on something I don't know is meant to be yanked apart. I've looked for video on bodywork removal for this bike, but haven't found any.

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It's easy to miss this tab.

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Many thanks, Lee and Ray! I've been using forums for many years and have found them an absolutely invaluable aid in my garage. This was my first query here. I hope to have contributions to make as I get more familiar with this bike.

This picture shows the six slots on the center tank cover that matches the tabs on the side tank cover.
The center tank cover can remain in place when removing one of the side covers.

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Wow, that's extremely helpful, Lee - thanks again! I won't have a chance to utilize this info until the weekend, but I expect this will make my work much easier and provide me with much more confidence in pulling things apart. I've looked at the prices of replacement plastic for this bike and didn't want to take any chances.