Doing A Little Wiring

[cmurphy84]

Okay guys. I'm going to hook up a cigarette lighter-style 12v power outlet under the seat for use with cell phone, scala rider, GPS, etc. I moved the tool kit so I'll have my power outlet there. I picked up an all-weather outlet from AutoZone.

Found the following thread by TJ. http://wristtwisters.com/naked-bikes...ory-power.html

My question is this. Does it need to be fused? If so, what size? In the couple threads I found, none were.

[HondaJim]

Check mine. I'll go find it, but yes it needs to be fused. Hang on.


EDIT: Here it is
http://wristtwisters.com/naked-bikes...html#post80727


I fused mine at 15 amp.

[cmurphy84]

Thanks Jim. I'm heading to the store now so i can wrap this up today.

[marylandmike]

I checked the wiring diag for my car and the accessory outlets/ cigarette lighter sockets have 15A fuses. I have an outlet on my bike mounted to the frame just in front of the tank with industrial strength velcro. The main use for me is to to plug in the battery tender when the bike is parked. It been there for 2 years and no issues.

[cmurphy84]

Thanks for the help guys. Laura's been laid up in bed feeling bad (pregnant + stomach virus = bad). So, while she has been sleeping all day, I've been in the garage working. I relocated the PCIII because i wasn't happy where it was located and got the 12v outlet installed. I took a few pictures at the end so I guess I should post them.

[cmurphy84]

Pictures...

Cell phone camera quality sucks but I was too lazy to walk inside to get either of my digital cameras.

[sbeau1960]

Nice job, I want to wire up an outlet on my XR.

[cmurphy84]

Originally Posted by sbeau1960

Nice job, I want to wire up an outlet on my XR.

I suggest Wal-mart for the supplies. I bought black and red wire, in-line fuse holder and fuses, and the socket for about $15. I had the butt splices and the ring terminals and Super 33+ (good electrical tape) already.

[HondaJim]

Mine's been bulletproof so far, and it's a nice addition.

[The Shadow]

Senor Murphy, I have a couple observations...

first, I see that your powercommander has a dumb ol 9-pin connector like mine does! I thought I was the only one! I need to get a cable for it...

Second, you ran your wires straight off the battery? your going to use an inline fuse?

Looks like a good setup, well done! I've been meaning to do this for a little while, and keep getting sidetracked...

[cmurphy84]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

Senor Murphy, I have a couple observations...

first, I see that your powercommander has a dumb ol 9-pin connector like mine does! I thought I was the only one! I need to get a cable for it...

Second, you ran your wires straight off the battery? your going to use an inline fuse?

Looks like a good setup, well done! I've been meaning to do this for a little while, and keep getting sidetracked...

Yep...I have a DB9 connector on mine. I'm thinking of picking up a Serial to USB adapter. Honestly I haven't even plugged it in yet. I bought it from Sniper and just left the Sato map he had on it.

I did run the wires directly to the battery. If you look in the last photo I posted, you should be able to see the in-line fuse. It is the thicker red wire that leads into the black rectangle on the top left of the battery. I used a weather proof ATM Fuse setup that I picked up from the auto parts store for just a few dollars. I put a 15A fuse in it.