Anyone add an auxiliary outlet?
07-13-2012, 05:31 AM
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Anyone add an auxiliary outlet?
So at first I tried to plastic weld it into place. No good. Almost fudged it up for good.
So then I looked at Lowes...found some plastic specific contact cement. So I roughed up the mating surfaces with like..50 grit sandpaper and glued them together.
So far so good! Its holding pretty damn strong, although I'll admit I'm gentle with it. I wired it into a large gauge 3 wire plug behind the gauges, and ground to frame. Only catch is, its hot 24/7. But I guess that's nice...Say I wanted to charge the celly without having to run the bike...done.
Anyone else do anything similar? What route did you go?
So then I looked at Lowes...found some plastic specific contact cement. So I roughed up the mating surfaces with like..50 grit sandpaper and glued them together.
So far so good! Its holding pretty damn strong, although I'll admit I'm gentle with it. I wired it into a large gauge 3 wire plug behind the gauges, and ground to frame. Only catch is, its hot 24/7. But I guess that's nice...Say I wanted to charge the celly without having to run the bike...done.
Anyone else do anything similar? What route did you go?
07-13-2012, 06:05 AM
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A VTR I sold had one. It was riveted to the battery box, on an aftermarket undertail. So the plug was under the subframe in front of the battery box. He used it for some cheap LED's to light the license plate, and for his phone charger he just pulled the light plug out and put his charger in.
pretty good idea. Although i'd look into why yours is hot all the time... make sure it isn't drawing power all the time. Does it have a lighted ring or lights at all?
pretty good idea. Although i'd look into why yours is hot all the time... make sure it isn't drawing power all the time. Does it have a lighted ring or lights at all?
07-13-2012, 07:52 AM
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Only catch is, its hot 24/7. But I guess that's nice
You might want to change that to being on only when then key is on. This will eventually drain your battery even if nothing is plugged in. For this, you will need a volt meter to test the wires coming from the ignition. You are probably connected to the live feed to the ignition right now. You want to connect to the wire that powers on only when the key is in on position. Also, be sure to fuse it to avoid a nice fire, 5amp fuse max should do the trick.
You might want to change that to being on only when then key is on. This will eventually drain your battery even if nothing is plugged in. For this, you will need a volt meter to test the wires coming from the ignition. You are probably connected to the live feed to the ignition right now. You want to connect to the wire that powers on only when the key is in on position. Also, be sure to fuse it to avoid a nice fire, 5amp fuse max should do the trick.
07-15-2012, 01:38 PM
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Awesome guys, thanks!
There's no lights or anything, just an outlet.
And it is fused.
Just got back from my trip to Catskill NY...no problems, except that the friggin plugs rattle out and loose power...so now I just put a rubberband around it and that solves it.
There's no lights or anything, just an outlet.
And it is fused.
Just got back from my trip to Catskill NY...no problems, except that the friggin plugs rattle out and loose power...so now I just put a rubberband around it and that solves it.
07-15-2012, 05:24 PM
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07-15-2012, 09:20 PM
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I added one. Good for the gps and to throw it on charge in the garage overnight.
Also put an ambient temp thermo, battery/start gauge, ipod holder, gps ram mount in the stem, cbr gauges, cruise control, alarm light.
Once you get started........
Also put an ambient temp thermo, battery/start gauge, ipod holder, gps ram mount in the stem, cbr gauges, cruise control, alarm light.
Once you get started........
07-16-2012, 01:10 PM
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I cut a small piece of aluminum, bent it 90 deg., and screwed the outlet to it. I drilled a hole in the other part of the bracket and used the bolt for the guages to hold it on. It is solid, and doesn't interfere with the bars when I have something plugged in.
07-16-2012, 01:56 PM
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I did something similar but have the outlet circuit on a fused relay circuit connected to the battery plus have it switched so I can turn on my GPS after start up. I also have a relayed coaxial plug and another direct to the battery, the later of which I can connect the Teltran Battery Tender + and easily check battery voltage. A coaxial plug is more efficient than an SAE polarized jack. I can power my cell, tire air pump, etc with them too.
07-16-2012, 06:29 PM
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Some pretty nice set-ups guys, thanks for all the pics! Awesome to see what an how others have done things...and then reflect on your own half-assedness LOL
An Smokinjoe; wow! What is that thing, a Goldwing? LOL
An to jack my own thread for a sec...Skokievtr is that a radar detector I detect? Those things really work? I've always relied on the whole, cops wont pull over speeders if your goin fast enough mantra...except that guy doin a claimed 198mph in the rain in NY...why the f@#k did he pull over?! LOL
An Smokinjoe; wow! What is that thing, a Goldwing? LOL
An to jack my own thread for a sec...Skokievtr is that a radar detector I detect? Those things really work? I've always relied on the whole, cops wont pull over speeders if your goin fast enough mantra...except that guy doin a claimed 198mph in the rain in NY...why the f@#k did he pull over?! LOL
07-17-2012, 06:47 AM
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An to jack my own thread for a sec...Skokievtr is that a radar detector I detect? Those things really work? I've always relied on the whole, cops wont pull over speeders if your goin fast enough mantra...except that guy doin a claimed 198mph in the rain in NY...why the f@#k did he pull over?! LOL
07-17-2012, 06:55 AM
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^^^ thread jack ^^^
skokie, does that garmin have a headphone jack? For me I use a nuvi but since it doesnt, I actully run my chatterbox microphone to the speaker to hear it. On long trips I can toggle between stereo music and the gps voice when I need it. Archaic I know but dont do many long trips.
If I am using the intercom with my wife then she becomes the gps reader. Do you find the RD gives alot of false signals? Havent used one for a while but sounds prudent.
skokie, does that garmin have a headphone jack? For me I use a nuvi but since it doesnt, I actully run my chatterbox microphone to the speaker to hear it. On long trips I can toggle between stereo music and the gps voice when I need it. Archaic I know but dont do many long trips.
If I am using the intercom with my wife then she becomes the gps reader. Do you find the RD gives alot of false signals? Havent used one for a while but sounds prudent.
07-17-2012, 07:53 AM
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^^^ thread jack ^^^
skokie, does that garmin have a headphone jack? For me I use a nuvi but since it doesnt, I actully run my chatterbox microphone to the speaker to hear it. On long trips I can toggle between stereo music and the gps voice when I need it. Archaic I know but dont do many long trips.
If I am using the intercom with my wife then she becomes the gps reader. Do you find the RD gives alot of false signals? Havent used one for a while but sounds prudent.
skokie, does that garmin have a headphone jack? For me I use a nuvi but since it doesnt, I actully run my chatterbox microphone to the speaker to hear it. On long trips I can toggle between stereo music and the gps voice when I need it. Archaic I know but dont do many long trips.
If I am using the intercom with my wife then she becomes the gps reader. Do you find the RD gives alot of false signals? Havent used one for a while but sounds prudent.
see
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=14926
RDs can give false warnings depending on model but you learn to interpret good & bad signals, well worth the distraction IMO
07-17-2012, 09:53 AM
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I just wired in a USB jack that I got from Burnsmoto. I mounted it on the left lower side of the gauge cluster where there is a recess that it fits perfectly in. I don't have any pics to post of it as of yet.
If you don't have anything plugged into the jack it's not going to draw any power and run your battery dead. The only way it would do that is if it had a light or something in it to actually draw power.
Skokie where did you find your noise canceling ear buds? Who makes them and how much were they? I have a friend that's been looking for some but he said all he's been able to find are some from Sony that were several hundred dollars.
If you don't have anything plugged into the jack it's not going to draw any power and run your battery dead. The only way it would do that is if it had a light or something in it to actually draw power.
Skokie where did you find your noise canceling ear buds? Who makes them and how much were they? I have a friend that's been looking for some but he said all he's been able to find are some from Sony that were several hundred dollars.
07-17-2012, 09:55 AM
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07-17-2012, 04:06 PM
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LOL damn you guys ride friggin Goldwings! That things crazy huge! I just use an 80's? era eclipse tank bag that my uncle's friend gave me...you can see that sad sack on my tank...put my gps in there. Works alright...really using it so I can make an educated decision (what size I really need, magnetic, strap, ect) when I finally purchase some real luggage.
Which brings me to yet another thread...
OGIO Saddle bags. Anybody got em?
Which brings me to yet another thread...
OGIO Saddle bags. Anybody got em?
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07-17-2012, 08:54 PM
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07-17-2012, 09:30 PM
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Skokie, first of all, what is with the 17" laptop bolted to your bike.? You do realize theres a whole world of hard things coming at you at high speed right beyond that right?
Second, its only a matter of time before you realize you want to upgrade to a givi setup. C'mon, 2 full face helmets? Optional sidebags; pop on & off.
That JCwhitney case is exactly how I got started down that road and now I dont know how I could live without em. Holds your helmet plus groceries.
Second, its only a matter of time before you realize you want to upgrade to a givi setup. C'mon, 2 full face helmets? Optional sidebags; pop on & off.
That JCwhitney case is exactly how I got started down that road and now I dont know how I could live without em. Holds your helmet plus groceries.
07-18-2012, 08:21 AM
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Skokie, first of all, what is with the 17" laptop bolted to your bike.? You do realize theres a whole world of hard things coming at you at high speed right beyond that right?
Second, its only a matter of time before you realize you want to upgrade to a givi setup. C'mon, 2 full face helmets? Optional sidebags; pop on & off.
That JCwhitney case is exactly how I got started down that road and now I dont know how I could live without em. Holds your helmet plus groceries.
Second, its only a matter of time before you realize you want to upgrade to a givi setup. C'mon, 2 full face helmets? Optional sidebags; pop on & off.
That JCwhitney case is exactly how I got started down that road and now I dont know how I could live without em. Holds your helmet plus groceries.
BTW, you need a Penske shock to handle your tonnage. Whose mirrors are those and tell me about what appears to be Bark Busters in front of your grips. Can't tell but did you upgrade your front calipers to something eq to my F4i clamps & SP2 MC? I have Don H's mirror extenders with R1 stems & mirrors, a 65/75w H4 + twin 50w DL. So I guess U don't ride at night
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07-18-2012, 09:16 AM
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I'll play along, added mine for '08 trip to Indy MotoGP
have on left side, w/ inline fuse directly to battery.
Also have a cane holder on right side - lol - (need cane from cage accident in Oct. '11)
Thus, w/ charger, cane & Givi + heated grips, I'm ready to go
have on left side, w/ inline fuse directly to battery.
Also have a cane holder on right side - lol - (need cane from cage accident in Oct. '11)
Thus, w/ charger, cane & Givi + heated grips, I'm ready to go
07-18-2012, 09:51 AM
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BTW, I put my Penske reservoir on the right side as far from the rear header as possible. Too bad about the cane. I know pain due to a bicyclist taking me out on my pedal-bike causing 2 ruptured disks btwn C4 & C6 + a torn rotator cuff & other assorted injuries. Still have pain, burning, tingling & numbness in my left shoulder & down my arm. Now they want to fuse them. I've tried helibars,"tubulars" & now the Tommaselli's, lowered & raised & re-contoured the Sargent foam 4 times, added lower Vario pegs, and still take Motrin like candy & & have to stop more often than my but needs. In cold weather the heated grips help some.
07-18-2012, 11:04 AM
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No problem leaving Indy on Monday after race, took slab (I-70) East to Wheeling, WVa, then some backroads, couldn't take the slab any longer. I think 14 hrs. back to Bethlehem, Pa
