12V power point

[peterekins]

Fitted power point for sat nav etc, does anyone know, can I wire into any live circuit, don't want to just conect to battery want it off with ignition, was thinking of wiring into horn circuit on the live side of the switch with a seperate in line fuse,in the head light bowl. any thoughts.

[flipflopdog]

There are plenty of threads on here how to do it ok, very simple indeed........ :whistle: :whistle:

Ok, decided to edit post and lend you a hand... Basically find a live wire with the ignition in the on position and use this to switch a 12volt relay. Come from your battery ( I know you said that this wasn’t what you wanted but it’s the best way) via an inline fuse, say 20 amp, run this through the relay contacts (Normally open contacts, ie; open circuit with power off) to your power outlet socket, remembering your relay and power socket requires earthing (Negative grounding). Simples......!!! Job done me old tatter...!!

[bluey]

wire live upto brake light that way it will only be live with ignition on allwaysdo mine like that never had any probs

[dazedproductions]

What bike and what do you want to run? Some bikes have spare ways on the fuse box, so that is a better way to go than inline sockets. Relays are good for high loads, for just a GPS it's not necessary. I don't run any high load accessories (and my accessory sockets are generic, so i cant plug anything in) so I have 3amp fuses on the box. If you are piggy backing off other circuits, consider what circuits are most vital

[flipflopdog]

wire live upto brake light that way it will only be live with ignition on allwaysdo mine like that never had any probs

Yes if you use a relay, DO NOT run your power outlet socket direct via this tail light/brake light wire though. This wire is a commonly used wire and tbh an easy option to use. If you are going to have more electrical gadgets on the bike you could feed a multi-way fuse holder the same way using a 30amp inline fuse holder and then individually feed said gadgets using whatever suitably rated fuses are appropriate. Its always best to use a relay just remember that....

[special one]

There are plenty of threads on here how to do it ok, very simple indeed........ :whistle: :whistle:

Ok, decided to edit post and lend you a hand... Basically find a live wire with the ignition in the on position and use this to switch a 12volt relay. Come from your battery ( I know you said that this wasn’t what you wanted but it’s the best way) via an inline fuse, say 20 amp, run this through the relay contacts (Normally open contacts, ie; open circuit with power off) to your power outlet socket, remembering your relay and power socket requires earthing (Negative grounding). Simples......!!! Job done me old tatter...!!

As above, ive done mine this way on two bikes now, its the safest and most professional way imo.

[canazei1200]

Had a power socket on my last 4 bikes a triumph 2 gs and a k75 always direct to battery with an inline fuse.never had a problem

1990 k75s ( first brick)

[special one]

Had a power socket on my last 4 bikes a triumph 2 gs and a k75 always direct to battery with an inline fuse.never had a problem

1990 k75s ( first brick)

It's ok doing it this way but it's live all the time, as long as you don't forget you're charging something and leave it plugged in all night then it won't be a problem.

Personally, I've got both on my sprint, the factory one is live all the time, I've added a ignition only one too.

[peterekins]

Ok thanks all, got it now, relay is best but not always necassary, its just for sat nav, maybe phone charger.

[peterekins]

Fitted and working, thanks for all advice.. :cheer: