fitting 12V power supply? - SV650.org

30-08-05, 08:15 PM

I've got a sat-nav PDA that I use in the car that plugs into the cigarette lighter and I'd like to use it on the bike too (and hook it up to the bike's battery). Will this put too much strain on a bike battery? And can I just fit a standard car cigarette lighter type adaptor to the bike, or does it need a special one (e.g. waterproof)? If the latter, where can I get one?

Has anyone else done this with an SV, and if so, where did you fit it?

Thanks in advance!

embee · 30-08-05, 08:28 PM

I've just this past day fitted a socket to my Hond@

Maplins, £7-99, waterproof and made in Sweden to marine spec. Code WD68Y.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=9758&doy=30m8
Sounds a little pricey but it is a nice thing. It takes 1/4" flat blade connectors on the back which is nicer than other types. Don't forget you'll want to supply it via a dedicated fuse, the socket is rated at 6A so I used a 5A slow blow fuse (so it'll handle the startup of compressors etc without problem).

I wired mine from a permanent supply via a separate toggle switch (with waterproof boot, also from Maplins) so you can leave stuff charging without the ignition on.

31-08-05, 12:28 AM

ive done the same as embee.

a doddle to wire up and stuff. just dont forget the fuse.

31-08-05, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by embee

I've just this past day fitted a socket to my Hond@

Maplins, £7-99, waterproof and made in Sweden to marine spec. Code WD68Y.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=9758&doy=30m8
Sounds a little pricey but it is a nice thing. It takes 1/4" flat blade connectors on the back which is nicer than other types. Don't forget you'll want to supply it via a dedicated fuse, the socket is rated at 6A so I used a 5A slow blow fuse (so it'll handle the startup of compressors etc without problem).

I wired mine from a permanent supply via a separate toggle switch (with waterproof boot, also from Maplins) so you can leave stuff charging without the ignition on.

I was with you up to Hond@

embee · 31-08-05, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diveboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by embee

I've just this past day fitted a socket to my Hond@

I was with you up to Hond@

...yeah, I know, but I'll be cured one day.

Quiff Wichard · 31-08-05, 05:17 PM

baldyman has done the same ,,,,dunno what with - I assume that shutdown has too as he powers all of nassas space equipment when he is on his bike !

30-08-05, 08:15 PM	#1
Bedazzled Guest Posts: n/a	fitting 12V power supply? I've got a sat-nav PDA that I use in the car that plugs into the cigarette lighter and I'd like to use it on the bike too (and hook it up to the bike's battery). Will this put too much strain on a bike battery? And can I just fit a standard car cigarette lighter type adaptor to the bike, or does it need a special one (e.g. waterproof)? If the latter, where can I get one? Has anyone else done this with an SV, and if so, where did you fit it? Thanks in advance!

31-08-05, 05:17 PM	#6
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	baldyman has done the same ,,,,dunno what with - I assume that shutdown has too as he powers all of nassas space equipment when he is on his bike ! __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

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30-08-05, 08:28 PM	#2
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	I've just this past day fitted a socket to my Hond@ Maplins, £7-99, waterproof and made in Sweden to marine spec. Code WD68Y. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=9758&doy=30m8 Sounds a little pricey but it is a nice thing. It takes 1/4" flat blade connectors on the back which is nicer than other types. Don't forget you'll want to supply it via a dedicated fuse, the socket is rated at 6A so I used a 5A slow blow fuse (so it'll handle the startup of compressors etc without problem). I wired mine from a permanent supply via a separate toggle switch (with waterproof boot, also from Maplins) so you can leave stuff charging without the ignition on.

31-08-05, 12:28 AM	#3
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	ive done the same as embee. a doddle to wire up and stuff. just dont forget the fuse.