Where to mount a Cigarette Lighter Outlet

[Nathan Daube]

Still looking for a good place to mount the Cigarette Socket.

Thanks for all the replys. I bought a Magellan Roadmate 2000, on ebay last year right before the Blue Ridge Parkway trip (see other posts). I tried using velcro to attach it to the tank (didnt work) and have since gotten a Ram mount for it. It only hold a 3 hour charge and I dont listen to it most of the time so the battery drains because of constant recalculation. Enough on that. I cant just hook up the GPS as the plug on the Lighter end has a transformer in it. I did have an idea today that I could use a broom clip (like you use to hang a broom on the wall) and attach it to the socket and then just clip it to a tube, handlebar or seat rail on the bike for use. If anyone has a better place on the bike to mount the socket let me know.

Nate

[renobruce]

I would install the plug somewhere under the seat, and then run your power cord up the frame and to your handlebars.

[Nathan Daube]

Found location for Socket!!

Thanks for all the info gang. I ended up mounting the socket on an L bracket I made tucked behind the speedo/headlight bucket. There was just enough room and with it mounted there its not prone to water either.