fitting a auxillary socket to the rocket

[hogweed]

How do i fit an auxillary socket to the bike (like the ones you get in cars )is there wiring already in place or does it connect to the battrey ,also is it best to fit a inline fuse?

 

[hegels]

you were looking for something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-Electrical-Power-Handlebars-1423/dp/B00167R1SA

as far as powering it you can do a couple things, you can either connect it directly to the battery like you mentioned (always use an inline fuse) you can find a keyed power source and run a relay.

either way it will work fine.

 

[hogweed]

what about this ebay Item number: 140349727531.?

 

[hegels]

that will work but it's not water proof. how do you plan on mounting it?

 

[barbagris]

How do i fit an auxillary socket to the bike (like the ones you get in cars )is there wiring already in place or does it connect to the battrey ,also is it best to fit a inline fuse?

I have the Triumph one fitted. Small panel rear of engine to the left side has a bunged hole for it. It's DIN type so latches in position - imo a plus given where it is as unless you can find a 90º right angle plug the wires of whatever you plug in are very exposed. 90º DIN plugs are easier to find. The bike is pre-wired - but it's well hidden behind the engine. It was not expensive iirc. I'm sure a standard car type socket can be fitted but frankly I so seldom use mine I can't see much point. It was better to wire in an auxiliary fusebox in the filter box under the seat


http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/switches/12vacc.php

 

[Battersea]

The Triumph one is relatively cheap and a doddle to fit, plugs straight in - done mine in about 15mins and its fused. The plugs to suit are readily available if you Google.

 

[tdragger]

I have the ignition switch relocated to the panel on the left back of the engine. In its place up top I fitted a cig lighter socket bought from Eastern Beaver and hooked up to the EB PC-8 fuse block. You can go direct to battery with the inline fuse.

I use mine to charge my phone and power the GPS.

 

[hogweed]

To double check,if i use plug into the connector already on the bike i dont need to fit an inline fuse ,is that correct?

 

[yogi bear]

I just have one of these, plugs straight into the optimate lead permanently attached

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Optimate-...11?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f1b7d1b13

Idea when touring for charging GPS or mobile phone. Also use it when camping to plug in the 12v pump for the air bed (just remember to start the bike when using the pump). When nothing needs charging just unplug and store in the bags or pocket.

 

[barbagris]

How do i fit an auxillary socket to the bike (like the ones you get in cars )is there wiring already in place or does it connect to the battrey ,also is it best to fit a inline fuse?

Just one teeny weeny quessie? - What do you want to plug in. If they're things that later need USB type power - I found a place in the UK that does proper hardwire-able USB voltage power supplies. Name escapes me at the moment.

Edited - Found it http://www.powerlinkproducts.co.uk/