cigarette lighter - SV650.org

03-01-07, 03:00 PM

Hi all,

I would like to try and add a cigarette lighter socket to my 2006 SV650S. Mainly because I want to add a GPS and the battery will only last for 2 hours if I dont plug it in.

Also I thought this would also be a good idea to plug the compressor in to pump the tyres up too!

I am not planning on trying to light a fag when riding a long!

Any thoughts on how to accomplish this? does the SV have a accessory socket?

cheers

Dave

03-01-07, 03:03 PM

Optimate do an accessory socket kit, http://www.gear4bikes.com/acatalog/B..._Chargers.html

Check out "M79-DINSOCK - Optimate 3 & 3SP & Accumate Accessory Socket "

Note the gauge of wire would probably not be heavy enough to drive a cigarette lighter, so dont try!

HTH

Pete

03-01-07, 03:09 PM

I've done just this to my K6

How handy is that? (Well, ok, I went a step further & put in a system where I can easily swap out the cig lighter for any other socket I like, but still).

The way I did it, was to run from the ignition through the cig socket (centre is positive btw if you're unsure), and to a bolt into the frame as ground.

Take out yer fuse box, see the thick orange wire going in the bottom of it? That there is the main feed to the ignition barrel. Those spare holes next to it, are actually connected to it, so I soldered in to the back of the fuse box.

Under the seat, as you look at the bike as if you'd be sat on it, there's some bolts holding the fairing on to the side, just in front of the battery. Excellent place for an eyelet if you ask me. Straight through the fairing to the framework.

This way, the cig socket is ONLY powered when the ignition is on, and there's little danger of flattening your batter (unless the drain on the circuit is higher than the energy put in the battery when charging). It's also pretty handy that it's already fused, thanks to the ignition fuse.

HTH.

Biker Biggles · 03-01-07, 03:11 PM

Did you hear the one about the guy who turned his petrol cap into an ashtray?

Boom Boom.

Coat

Viney · 03-01-07, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoppy34

Also I thought this would also be a good idea to plug the compressor in to pump the tyres up too!

How lazy is that!!

Its easy enough to get a socket from somewhere like maplins and wire it up. I used to have one under the seat (Its still there i think un connected) to inflate my airbed, and my mates iirc, when at bike rallies! Also to chage my phone. All id say is make sure you put a fuse in there for saftey sake.

03-01-07, 03:38 PM

Just remeber you'll get some feed back in the sound if you decide to power an ipod from it.

Viney · 03-01-07, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor

Just remeber you'll get some feed back in the sound if you decide to power an ipod from it.

Not if you fit a suppressor to it (The lighter socket) available from Halfwits

03-01-07, 07:52 PM

I'll be adding a ciggy lighter under the seat of my curvey over winter as a just in case measure. If anyone got any wiring tips for a curvey please feel free to post them /PM me. I'm pretty good with a soldering iron and a multimeter so it shouldn't be too much hassle.

Found an ideal lighter on eBay for stowing under the seat. Small and made to be on a fly lead.

Linky

03-01-07, 10:27 PM

Fitted one to mine I use it for charging the battery and also for pumping up the air bed when I go to bike rallies. It's located under the pillion seat

03-01-07, 10:32 PM

slightly of topic...i'm having problems with my cig lighter rusting, it wont work properly but the multi meter gives a good reading, would a coat of WD-40 or ACF50 be a good idea or a fire hazard?

I do actually use the lighter part, when i lose my lighter or its to windy to use one

03-01-07, 03:00 PM	#1
hoppy34 Guest Posts: n/a	cigarette lighter Hi all, I would like to try and add a cigarette lighter socket to my 2006 SV650S. Mainly because I want to add a GPS and the battery will only last for 2 hours if I dont plug it in. Also I thought this would also be a good idea to plug the compressor in to pump the tyres up too! I am not planning on trying to light a fag when riding a long! Any thoughts on how to accomplish this? does the SV have a accessory socket? cheers Dave

03-01-07, 03:11 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Did you hear the one about the guy who turned his petrol cap into an ashtray? Boom Boom. Coat __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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03-01-07, 03:03 PM	#2
netsurfer Guest Posts: n/a	Optimate do an accessory socket kit, http://www.gear4bikes.com/acatalog/B..._Chargers.html Check out "M79-DINSOCK - Optimate 3 & 3SP & Accumate Accessory Socket " Note the gauge of wire would probably not be heavy enough to drive a cigarette lighter, so dont try! HTH Pete

03-01-07, 03:09 PM	#3
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	I've done just this to my K6 How handy is that? (Well, ok, I went a step further & put in a system where I can easily swap out the cig lighter for any other socket I like, but still). The way I did it, was to run from the ignition through the cig socket (centre is positive btw if you're unsure), and to a bolt into the frame as ground. Take out yer fuse box, see the thick orange wire going in the bottom of it? That there is the main feed to the ignition barrel. Those spare holes next to it, are actually connected to it, so I soldered in to the back of the fuse box. Under the seat, as you look at the bike as if you'd be sat on it, there's some bolts holding the fairing on to the side, just in front of the battery. Excellent place for an eyelet if you ask me. Straight through the fairing to the framework. This way, the cig socket is ONLY powered when the ignition is on, and there's little danger of flattening your batter (unless the drain on the circuit is higher than the energy put in the battery when charging). It's also pretty handy that it's already fused, thanks to the ignition fuse. HTH.

03-01-07, 03:38 PM	#6
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Just remeber you'll get some feed back in the sound if you decide to power an ipod from it.

03-01-07, 07:52 PM	#8
Heed Guest Posts: n/a	I'll be adding a ciggy lighter under the seat of my curvey over winter as a just in case measure. If anyone got any wiring tips for a curvey please feel free to post them /PM me. I'm pretty good with a soldering iron and a multimeter so it shouldn't be too much hassle. Found an ideal lighter on eBay for stowing under the seat. Small and made to be on a fly lead. Linky

03-01-07, 10:27 PM	#9
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Fitted one to mine I use it for charging the battery and also for pumping up the air bed when I go to bike rallies. It's located under the pillion seat

03-01-07, 10:32 PM	#10
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	slightly of topic...i'm having problems with my cig lighter rusting, it wont work properly but the multi meter gives a good reading, would a coat of WD-40 or ACF50 be a good idea or a fire hazard? I do actually use the lighter part, when i lose my lighter or its to windy to use one