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Elk
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12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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?
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Joel S
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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
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DaleB
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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April 01, 2011, 03:31:52 PM »
Power Let
http://www.powerlet.com/products
and Eastern Beaver
http://www.easternbeaver.com/
have every kinf of electrical connector, cable, socket, harness, and other electrical things you could think of.
Dale B
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Elk
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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.
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Jvs
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Posts: 333
Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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
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Tim...
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Posts: 281
Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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.
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Elk
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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.
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Tim...
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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.
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Elk
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Re: 12V Power Take-Off/Cigarette Socket
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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.
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