Wiring accessories and other dumb electrical questions!

[flux]

Thanks, Sin.  :oops:

I put together a "how-to" thread for others that may need some ideas from a fellow wiring rookie.  
http://tigertriple.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 5943#45943

Next project is to attempt the Sasquatch Voltage Fix but I may have to wait for later in the winter for it.

[cosmo]

I dimly recall how I learned to wire a bike. Had a '72 Tiger/Bonneville that someone decided didn't need a fuse. Guess what happened?? And if I wanted to ride, I hadda learn how to wire, from the diagram.

Being broke can sure teach a lot. But I don't wish I had that bike back. I DO wish for my '67 Daytona back...

Cosmo

[TigerTrax]

I swear . . . .

if there was nats ass to be found on the net . . .

And someone needed it . . .

Evil Betty would find it!

What a hoot!

[EvilBetty]

I don't remember anyone requesting such, but encase the need arises I found one here :)

[macgart]

I'm searching for some cool ideas of where to locate power outlets.  I have one that I plan to mount in the instrument area below the knock out for the heated grip switch.  (I may add those later).

I have one of the Wally World models with the spring cover that has a bracket built in for mounting under or alongside.  I was thinking of mounting this one under the seat somewhere or inside a pannier with an SAE connector for easy removal.

Any brilliant ideas?  I tend to be a pretty linear thinker so creative ideas are appreciated.   :idea:

[EvilBetty]

If using the Powerlet system, these parts may give you some ideas.
http://www.powerletproducts.com/shop-by ... re/PWRDIST (http://www.powerletproducts.com/shop-by-product/plugs-sockets-wire-more/PWRDIST)

I've thought about creating a cable that would connect the left side pannier to the accessory port on the bike, but that's about as far as I got.  I've put more though into making my OEM tank back electric, going from the powerlet connection the side of the bike through the bag, into a 3 port 12v light socket connection to charge the phone, ipod, headsets, etc.

[Bixxer Bob]

I had similar thoughts a while back.  I wanted to make my whole GPS / phone charge / intercom fit swappable between bikes.

I bought a mini tank bag and installed the lot in there with one lead going to the accessory socket.  The Blackbird didn't have one so I installed one like the Tiger's on the right fairing infill.

The tankbag contains the autocom, the phone charge lead and the power out to my Garmin mount all connected through a single black box (plugs removed and soldered in) which contains fuses for each circuit.  The autocom also powers a bike-to-bike radio if connected (I don't use this much).

When I park up I only have to unplug one lead, undo the garmin ball mount, put it inside the tankbag and the whole (expensive) fit goes over my shoulder.

[macgart]

Thanks for the replies.  I was also thinking about running a three outlet extension into my tank bag.  I found a small Nelson Riggs CL-300 tank bag on New Enough for about $52 that I think I can fit pretty easily.  Also found a nice rear top box for about $60 that fits perfectly on the rear.  May do power to it instead of a stock pannier.

Tank Bag
http://www.newenoughhp.com/closeouts/lu ... k_bag.html (http://www.newenoughhp.com/closeouts/luggage/nelson_rigg/cl_300_mini_magnetic_motorcycle_tank_bag.html)

Top Case
http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tail ... l_bag.html (http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tail_bags/emgo/portable_motorcycle_travel_trunk_tail_bag.html)


Not expensive but seem nice.  I'll post pics after install.
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[EvilBetty]

I actually was just going to make my OEM tank bag electric using something like this, with my Powerlet to SAE pigtail, then wire up a 3 lighter plug with an SAE connector.



http://www.powerletproducts.com/product/luggage-electrix-connector/286

[jonathan jaecks]

I did the Powerlet tank bag mess a few years ago...put the whole kit (autocom, i-pod, radar, phone charger) into a Wolfman bag.  Installed a second Powerlet plug for juice next to the heated grip switch on the left fairing panel.  Works extremely well...made a soft bottom panel for the tank bag and used industrial strength velcro on all the internals to keep everything from shifting around too much.  Melted a hole to feed the autocom helmet connection from the main compartment into the small zippered compartment...keeps everything (mostly) neat and tidy.  Can post a pic or two if anyone would like.


Jonathan