Siderax Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 7 Age : 74 Location : Terence Bay, Nova Scotia Points : 4816 Registration date : 2011-09-28
| Subject: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:49 am | |
| Would like to install Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessorie (cigarette Lighter plug) to charge laptop, use inverter, etc. Has anyone done this and what would be the best place to put it and how to do it-where to connect the wires and so on? I have a 2006 Silverwing. Siderax |
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:18 am | |
| There is a place for one in the LH cubby - European Wings have one fitted as standard. I think one for a Goldwing fits with little or no modification.
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:22 am | |
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Siderax Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 7 Age : 74 Location : Terence Bay, Nova Scotia Points : 4816 Registration date : 2011-09-28
| Subject: Re: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:29 am | |
| Wow what a quick response, I'll be back in Nova Scotia in a week and will try to put it on my SWing. Was in Newfoundland for a month (flew down no bike) on a visit. By the way it is bike haven here, nothing to see 20-40 bikes go by at a time. Siderax |
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kbcmdba Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 178 Location : Tennessee, US Points : 5148 Registration date : 2011-05-05
| Subject: Re: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:47 am | |
| - Siderax wrote:
- Would like to install Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessorie (cigarette Lighter plug) to charge laptop, use inverter, etc. Has anyone done this and what would be the best place to put it and how to do it-where to connect the wires and so on? I have a 2006 Silverwing.
Siderax Yes - I use an AC inverter attached to the cig. lighter plug that also has a USB charger on it so I can keep my phone/GPS powered on longer trips. I use one that has a fan in it so I can hear it when I shut dowh the bike. Forgetting to unplug it can draw down the battery if you forget it over night... I have used it to run the laptop briefly, but I find that it is usually easy enough to find a coffee shop willing to let me plug in. KB |
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Auxiliary Power Source Outlet Plug-in 12V Accessories Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:36 am | |
| That's an important point - the socket when fitted as standard is live even when the ignition is off. |
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