Running electrical accessories.

Triple · 01-15-2011, 09:19 PM

I've never used any kind of electrical accessory. For those of you who ride with heated clothing and use the bike to recharge GPS units, digital cameras, laptops, etc... what sort of set-up are you using? If you're running more than one accessory at the same time, I'd like to see how you plug everything in.

G-Rex · 01-15-2011, 09:32 PM

I have my GPS and Sat Radio wired up on the Busa.

I bought an accessory fuse box from Blue Sea, powered that off switched 12v power through a relay, and wired everything to the fuse box.

There are some nice aftermarket fuse boxes out these days. Some even have the relay built in.

Eastern Beaver Fusebox

Fuzeblock

I didn't photograph my installation unfortunately. I need to wire up the KLR and BMW soon though, so I'll be sure to do a how-to this time.

derf · 01-16-2011, 12:40 AM

KLR: http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...ght=klr&page=6
CBR: http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...ght=electrical

Thats how I did it on the CBR and the KLR. I've put about 12k on the CBR, and 5k on the KLR since each installation without any major problems (blew a fuse once).

Ninjakel · 01-16-2011, 01:01 AM

Leon wired a cigarette lighter charger thingy into my trunk on my GSXR.

I've used the crap out of it, charged my cell, my Ipod, etc.

Works awesome.

derf · 01-16-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjakel

I've used the crap out of it, charged my cell, my Ipod, etc.

If for nothing else, having a good battery after a long days ride its worth it.

Some people swear by the BMW style plugs, other really like the parrallel 2 prong plugs, for me the cig lighter outlet is just too universal to replace with a different style, even if the other ones are better.

Particle Man · 01-16-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

If for nothing else, having a good battery after a long days ride its worth it.

Some people swear by the BMW style plugs, other really like the parrallel 2 prong plugs, for me the cig lighter outlet is just too universal to replace with a different style, even if the other ones are better.

The key with the cig style plugs is making sure it has a good weather cover otherwise the insides will get all corroded and stuff. I have a cig plug for a snowmobile just inside the fairing that works really well.

derf · 01-16-2011, 01:16 PM

Yeh I buy the good ones, with a tight sealing rubber cover.

Gas Man · 01-16-2011, 05:24 PM

you can also get a dilly to go in the cig plug that gives you a usb. I got mine from best buy... its a hotfish

derf · 01-16-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

you can also get a dilly to go in the cig plug that gives you a usb. I got mine from best buy... its a hotfish

I got a dual usb plug that I use to run the ipod and the phone at the same time, I picked it up from walmart for $15

Gas Man · 01-16-2011, 07:26 PM

Yeah cool. Pics?

01-15-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Running electrical accessories. I've never used any kind of electrical accessory. For those of you who ride with heated clothing and use the bike to recharge GPS units, digital cameras, laptops, etc... what sort of set-up are you using? If you're running more than one accessory at the same time, I'd like to see how you plug everything in. __________________

01-15-2011, 09:32 PM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I have my GPS and Sat Radio wired up on the Busa. I bought an accessory fuse box from Blue Sea, powered that off switched 12v power through a relay, and wired everything to the fuse box. There are some nice aftermarket fuse boxes out these days. Some even have the relay built in. Eastern Beaver Fusebox Fuzeblock I didn't photograph my installation unfortunately. I need to wire up the KLR and BMW soon though, so I'll be sure to do a how-to this time. __________________

01-16-2011, 12:40 AM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	KLR: http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...ght=klr&page=6 CBR: http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...ght=electrical Thats how I did it on the CBR and the KLR. I've put about 12k on the CBR, and 5k on the KLR since each installation without any major problems (blew a fuse once). __________________

01-16-2011, 01:01 AM	#4
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Leon wired a cigarette lighter charger thingy into my trunk on my GSXR. I've used the crap out of it, charged my cell, my Ipod, etc. Works awesome. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

01-16-2011, 01:16 PM	#7
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yeh I buy the good ones, with a tight sealing rubber cover. __________________

01-16-2011, 05:24 PM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	you can also get a dilly to go in the cig plug that gives you a usb. I got mine from best buy... its a hotfish __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-16-2011, 07:26 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah cool. Pics?