Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet
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TOPIC: Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet
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D C (User)
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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I installed one on the left windshield mount, ran the wiring under the tank and took it directly to the battery.
I run my Sirrus off this or recharge my cell phone when traveling.
Take a look at the link for photo
hope this helps
DC
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Just out this summer... Kurakyn makes a really nice chrome handlebar mounted power point w/ cigaratette lighter. It comes with a fused pwer lead and plenty of wire to run stright from the battery.
I ordered mine before it was being shipped from www.customdynamics.com. It runs about $60. I've had it installed for about 3 months and in my opinion it's well worth it. My only complaint is that the rubber socket cap doesn't always stay "snapped on". The cap it teathered, so you can't lose it. Kuryakyn says they've fixed the issue and will replace mine as soon as I return it.
http://www.customdynamics.com/handlebar_electrical_power_point.htm
My smoker biker friends are jealous because I can engage the Breakaway throttle lock (another really nice accessory I should add) and light up while cruising!!  |
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Just wire tied one to my bars this year. But after seeing the creativity displayed here that's gonna change.
Greyphart
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Let me get this straight...are you guys all saying that I can take a positive feed straight from the battery to an accessory outlet??  
If that's the case, can I then use this to power GPS (Tom Tom) or mobile phone charger??
Or is there a better take-off point that will only take power when the bike is running.....i.e. to ensure the battery is not inadvertently run flat? |
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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I took a small piece of aluminum angle iron large enough to accomidate a snap in style cigarette lighter, roughly a 1"x1" piece. Cut the hole for the lighter. Then positioned it and drilled a hole, then mounted it on the rear tank bolt facing the left side of the bike, wired directly to the battery and fused.. I have used my gps as well as using it to charge my mobile.
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Yes you can use a direct line from the battery. You should put a fuse inline just in case something gets grounded. You could probably tap it off the taillight wire positive if you wanted to so that it would only work when the key was on but I just ran mine off the battery.
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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I just installed mine in the bottom of my saddle bag, mounting the socket to one of the saddle bag mounting bolts. Ran the wire through the bottom of the bag along the saddle bag bracket with a waterproof connector. Line runs up under the seat through a 10A fuse and is connected to my hot battery lead at the starter relay. Its grounded using one of the bolts under the seat that secures the battery box.
I put mine in the saddle bag so I could recharge stuff on my long trips and keep the phone/MP3 player/whatever out of view and out of the elements.
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Last Edit: 2008/10/28 17:55 By SobaCracka.
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Earl in Catonsville, MD
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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I just tucked mine nicely under the seat.
Perfect for charging the phone, mp3 player or GPS.
Even a heated vest or seat warmer.
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Re:Installing 12 volt accessory outlet 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Liquid_Edge wrote:
Yes you can use a direct line from the battery. You should put a fuse inline just in case something gets grounded. You could probably tap it off the taillight wire positive if you wanted to so that it would only work when the key was on but I just ran mine off the battery.
I'd shy away from a tail light Tap as it won't have enough amps to carry much of a load. It can trip a relay that draws the actual power from the battery though but I'd think there would be closer ignition power sources to trip a relay than a tail light circuit. Something that won't compromise safety so much such as the Aux. lights would be my choice. (That's a red wire on my 07) And always fuse it as close to the battery as possible.
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