The best idea would be to mount the socket under the seat near the shock reservior. This would give the space needed for a cell as well. You can run direct from battery or from another source thats controlled by the ignition.
You can save 12 of those $16 and go to an automotive store and get a weatherproof 12 socket for $2.99. I wired mine to my battery then under the seat with an inline buss fuse. total cost ~$5, total time to solder and wire in ~10 minutes.
You can then route it out over the seat if you need something like a gps or keep a cell tucked away. win-win.
If you want it to be a constant line, then go with james' method, it's pretty easy to do, just put in an appropriate fuse (a single cig adapter charger runs like 1 or 2 amps I think, so don't go tossing a 30 amp fuse on there...). If you want switched power (power is cut when you pull key out of the ignition), the setup is slightly more complex. I'm using a fuzeblock (FUZEBLOCKS.COM), it lets you do both types (constant and switched) out of a single block and you can switch back and forth pretty easily. The instructions are straightforward and their site has some good tips.
You can save 12 of those $16 and go to an automotive store and get a weatherproof 12 socket for $2.99. I wired mine to my battery then under the seat with an inline buss fuse. total cost ~$5, total time to solder and wire in ~10 minutes.
You can then route it out over the seat if you need something like a gps or keep a cell tucked away. win-win.
Just picked up a weather proof socket and the inline fuse + some fuses for about 10 bucks.
About the constant line, I was thinking of throwing in a rocker switch or a toggle to cut the power when the bike is off. Keep the switch under the seat or something. Sounds too easy to work?
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm nothing close a mechanical genius, so I appreciate the help for my stupid questions haha.
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Just picked up a weather proof socket and the inline fuse + some fuses for about 10 bucks.
About the constant line, I was thinking of throwing in a rocker switch or a toggle to cut the power when the bike is off. Keep the switch under the seat or something. Sounds too easy to work?
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm nothing close a mechanical genius, so I appreciate the help for my stupid questions haha.
That switch would work just fine (I hope it's weatherproof as well). The only bad questions are the ones you don't ask.
I've heard of people using the battery connection leads off of a battery tender, and then wiring a lighter plug to that using the same kind of weatherproof quick disconnect.
If you use something like this, then when you are not using the lighter plug, just disconnect it...Plus, you'll be set up for a battery tender come winter time!
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I've heard of people using the battery connection leads off of a battery tender, and then wiring a lighter plug to that using the same kind of weatherproof quick disconnect.
If you use something like this, then when you are not using the lighter plug, just disconnect it...Plus, you'll be set up for a battery tender come winter time!
Wow.... I feel pretty stupid, because I have that exact tender. Forgot I had the battery leads... just found them in my car. Wish I didn't do the install last night. This makes a lot more sense. Damn
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