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General Category => General Banter => Topic started by: Elk on April 01, 2011, 01:49:30 PM

Title: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Elk on April 01, 2011, 01:49:30 PM

I am looking for a cigarette lighter socket to install on my bike to power a GPS and cellphone (not simultaneously).

I can find plenty of socket extensions etc. that I can cut apart and add a fuse holder, but does anyone have a suggestion for a simple fused socket with wither bare wire ends or lugs to connect to the battery?

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Joel S on April 01, 2011, 02:23:42 PM

say buddy, i took the leads for my battery tender and found a plug in socket at orileys maybe that plugs into the battery tender leads. i use to tuck it under the seat of my 650. was under $10. worked great!!

i can shoot a photo if it helps, or you can see it when u see me.

Joel

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: DaleB on April 01, 2011, 03:31:52 PM

Power Let http://www.powerlet.com/products (http://www.powerlet.com/products) and Eastern Beaver http://www.easternbeaver.com/ (http://www.easternbeaver.com/) have every kinf of electrical connector, cable, socket, harness, and other electrical things you could think of.

Dale B

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Elk on April 01, 2011, 04:40:27 PM

Thanks, guys!

I didn't know that the Battery Tender leads were a standard connector.  I even have extras in the garage. :)

This is exactly what I needed to know.

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Jvs on April 01, 2011, 07:37:32 PM

Another option thats pretty cheap would be just going to radioshack and picking one up..I got one that I use for my phone charger and GPS, only took about 5 minutes to install, saves you the hassle of ordering online

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Tim... on April 01, 2011, 07:54:52 PM

Having a switched connection is a nice convenience.  Look into tapping into the wire harness somehow, it depends on where the accessory socket is to be installed.  Most aftermarket installs I have seen have been located on the front left tapping into the headlight circuit. 

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Elk on April 01, 2011, 10:39:57 PM

I hadn't thought of Rat Shack.  I'll check.

I also didn't think of a switched connection.  A great idea on a Duc.  They are tough enough to start without draining the battery even a little bit.  On the other hand, I don't know if the CAN system would care or not - it might.

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Tim... on April 02, 2011, 08:09:15 AM

If it is the same CAN-bus system used by BMW, no problem tapping into the headlight circuit to power a GPS and charge a cellphone.  As Dale suggested, powerlet is the way to go.

Title: Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
Post by: Elk on April 03, 2011, 04:27:38 PM

Thanks, Tim.

I assume the BMW and Ducati systems are similar.  If it doesn't bother the BMW, the Duc would probably be fine.