Does anyone have suggestions for the install of an accessory socket? I got one from radio shack and wonder if anyone has a tried and true method or location for placing one? Forgot to mention, I have 2005 Roady.

When I bought My 01 roadie it had one mounted on the top of the left windshield bracket. Good spot easy to get to and works well it was a cigarette lighter socket and I don't smoke so I seldom use it except to charge My phone on long trips.

Does anyone have a good wiring setup for the accessories?

Apart from charging my mobile...I was also thinking of setting my TomTom up. Got a price for a GPS navigator for my bike (A$2,000)...no way. I already have the TomTom and thought it wouldn't take much to make a simple handlebar mount.....any thoughts??

I've seen several commercially available mounts for GPS units to the handlebars. It might be less eXpensive in this case to go with a commercially available unit than fabricate one.

mike3939 wrote:
I've seen several commercially available mounts for GPS units to the handlebars. It might be less eXpensive in this case to go with a commercially available unit than fabricate one.

mike 3939...you're most likely right mate. I'll go on line and check this out but I've got some ideas. Either way I'll let you all know how it pans out.

I put mine under the seat wired directly to the battery. Put in a 10amp inline fuse on the hot side just in case. I've got it strapped in using the tool pouch strap. I keep my tools in the saddle bag.

Only downside is having to remove the seat when it's time to charge the phone. Not a big deal though. Reminds me to check the oil.

....greeny

I have my Tom Tom mounted to my bars with a RAM mount. It workd great and they make them for a variety of GPS.




Moondog

Start with a short POS lead with a closed end terminal right on the Batt. and go right to a 10 amp quick blow fuse to protect the bike if it shorts out beyond that. I cover the section from the batt. to the fuse pretty good with Rescue Tape, Shrink tube, whatever. You don't want that to short out.

Now I go from that to a Short two terminal connector. Available at Wal Mart, CB Shops, radio shack, Whatever. It has a plug with one side insulated and another not. At the battery side the Red is insulated of course to prevent a short when nothing is plugged in. Many Off Season chargers have this set up already, So, if you have one, you will already have that Plug on your battery. I have seen them in Boating stares also. Looks like two prong trailer flat plug connector. The 6th Plug down on this page:
http://www.solarseller.com/low_voltage_dc_pumps__lvm__teel__accessories__plugs_and_extensions.htm
When doing electric on my bike I like to stick with boat supplies as they are made to much more stringent standards that I feel is needed on a motorcycle. Standards that pertain to Vibration and weather resistance.

NOW you have a short lead and a RED wire with an insulated female prong and a male bare prong right beside that (Black Ground wire)
I do it this way because I can buy may of these plugs and secure them to my heated gloves, Cig sockets, And aux Fan to run on engine at a parade, OR even a different length Cig Lighter socket, OR for long trips I even have one with 3 Cig Plugs that plugs into it to run XM, Radio, and Chargers or whatever.

Now, Decide how long you want your Cig Lighter socket, buy a socket at say Wal Mart in boat Dept. (I like the kind with a lid that springs closes so nothing gets in there when empty and shorts out.) Buy TWo what the heck. I have One that goes from the plug right into the Saddlebag to charge the cell phone or run XM. I even have a 12V AA batt. charger I run in there on trips. I also have a longer one that can go under the tank and up to the Pouch on the Windshield.

Plus, I can plug in my gloves, GPS, or my charger without taking the seat off. (Not a big deal on the Roady but it is on the Honda)

And if you want to get real wild, and not go over 10 amps total, You can even make a little harness that plugs into that main plug and has say 2 or 3 or even 4 Same type plugs on it so you can have several things plugged in all at once, (And realize you don't have to run them all at once.) The fuse will correct you if you go overboard, Carry extras. I use the Tube type as they are less expensive for quick blow. Plus I use a very small dab of dielectric or bulb grease in all connections.

If I was home I would have posted pictures to go with the write up.

MC

Ran mine with an inline fuse from the battery to the right side saddle bag(sitting in the seat). I mounted it in there by using one of the saddle bag mounting bolts. I made sure the wiring was secure and well hidden. Now if I want to charge my phone I just put it in the saddle bag and hook it up. The outlet I used was one of the ones with the spring loaded cover that says 12v on it. Hope this helps.

This is very useful guys. But I am perplexed. I connected a 12 volt accessory socket (the kind with a spring loaded enclosure) directly to my battery under my seat (2006 Roadie). It works of course when tested with a tester or an emergency lamp. However, it will not power my Sirius satellite radio (the whole purpose for doing it)! The 12 volt adapter for the radio says it takes 9v to 16v input and puts out 5.2v @ 1.5a to the radio. The adapter works in my car 12v socket but not the one attached directly to the battery on my bike. What gives?

Appreciate any help.

OB