Adding a 12 volt outlet- Best location?

[surviverguy]

I'm using the Battery Tender cable It uses a SAE connector I use a SAE to cigarette lighter adapter. Harbor frieght had an 80 amp inverter with 110v and USB plug for 16 bucks. It will do both the I Phone and Blue Tooth at the same time.

I put the stuff in the tank bag.

I've never heard of an SAE connector before! What is that?

[ValorSolo]

It'll be fused protected for sure. Haven't decided whether to wire as battery powered (always hot) or relay controlled when ignition is on...currently adding a fuse box and some relays and doing a reg/rec mod....

I made a diagram for doing this on my bike, last night.
I'll have two circuits coming from the relay, one switched only, and the other unswitched only.
The unswitched circuit would be great for battery keepers, or possibly an alarm.


I still haven't figured where to put the plugs. I guess a mounted plug under the tank for the switched.
Maybe use a molex on the unswitched and keep it just out of sight but not out of reach.

[surviverguy]

Mine's in the tank bag...

In the tank bag! Nice. I might like to have one of those. What else goes in the tank bag?

[pete]

I just bought the bits to do the same the other day. Aux/cigarette lighter socket with a weather cover, inline weatherproof blade fuse holder, and I also bought a 10A switch with weatherproof rubber boot.

I plan to run it directly off the battery so I can switch it on/off independent of the ignition switch so if I need to charge a phone or something I can hide it somewhere and not necessarily have to stand by the bike with the key in the ignition.

I haven't decided on a location yet but am thinking of mounting it facing down in the gap between my relocated electronics plate and the inner rear mudguard. You'd need to see it to understand but I can use two existing holes there, one for mounting the tray and one for mounting the R/R and I just need to make a very simple bracket for it.

[Baatfam]

What else goes in the tank bag?

The tank bag is like my wife's purse...everything goes in it....

Our comm system, the cell phones, chap-stick, Tylenol, camera, MP3 player, hats, micro fiber cloth, Plexus, sunglasses, stuff...

[koolaid_kid]

Everything but the fried chicken goes in the tank bag. For all, the amount of power consumed by the device (GPS, iPhone, iPad, etc.) is all that the inverter will provide. Since we are protected overall by a 15A fuse, I seriously doubt that such small devices would cause such concerns. For example, when tuning I tuck all my tuning equipment in my tank bag and go for runs. No issues so far.

[surviverguy]

The tank bag is like my wife's purse...everything goes in it....

Our comm system, the cell phones, chap-stick, Tylenol, camera, MP3 player, hats, micro fiber cloth, Plexus, sunglasses, stuff...

I get it. Tank bag= Man purse for motorcyclist. It's a Good excuse to get a bike; Enabling one to carry a "purse" without feeling ashamed... LOL....
It looks very handy. I want one!

[850 Combat]

I've never heard of an SAE connector before! What is that?

It is the kind of a connectoe which comes on a Barrery Tender. It also comes on an Eclipse electric vest and a Gearz electric vest. I converted my Tourmaster vest, and Widder gloves to SAE connectors.

Here is a fused SAE connector fused battery harness:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0069-6-Terminal-Disconnect/dp/B000NCOKZQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339964666&sr=8-2&keywords=sae+connector

Here is an adapter harness:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0069-8-Cigarette-Disconnect/dp/B0041CDPQO/ref=pd_sim_auto_1

Nothing easier...

I use my heated vest and battery tender somewhat frequently. Therefore that is already on the bike.

[850 Combat]

I keep a tire pressure gauge and warmer/colder gloves, layers, water, band aides, multi tool, and whatever else I feel like. It is the first piece of luggage. I bring home groceries in it.

I laugh at the idea of buying and riding a 450 pound plus machine so that I can wear a back pack with my lunch in it. Much rather load up the bike than load up my person.

Pays your money and takes your choice. I bought a couple new Nelson Rigg strap on tank bags on line from Dennis Kirk outlet on E Bay. Fifty bucks each. I have a bunch of them.

Here is an Eclipse for 30 bucks. It is missing the rear bag, which I use for my wallet and change. You can buy Fastex buckles and nylon straps at any sporting goods/camping store. My recollection that real Fastex is compatible with Eclipse.

[kdo58]

this is what i use cut it up add some wire, ran mine up to the handle bars

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-dual-outlet-adapter-67073.html

[Joe Nardy]

If you choose to go the tank bag route, you can add a bulkhead connector to the tank bag to avoid cables running across the zipper......