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Power Outlet
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I want to mount a 12v power outlet up around the handlebars to power my
satnav when the engine is running, I was thinking of taking a feed off the
dip beam. Can anyone see a problem with that, am I overlooking something
obvious as to why this isn't a good idea?
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Can't see there'd be a problem, except that the headlight power cuts out
when you press the starter button, but I don't think that would be a
hassle.
Remember to stick a fuse into the new circuit, as well.
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Yes good point, I'll stick an inline fuse in too.
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Oh by the way, my bike is one with the dip beam coming on when you start the
bike up, euro 3 or something.
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Doesn't the dip beam turn off when the main beam comes on?
Does on mine, so might be a problem with no power when on Main beam?
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Ah very good point, maybe I should take it off the pilot light then... or
any another connection in the headlight shell? (ER-5)
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Probably a better idea, if the pilot light is powered all the time the
ignition is on.
The GPS will draw very little power so shouldn't be a problem, but as others
have said, don't forget a fuse, probably a 2amp will suffice.
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TIA, David
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Depends on the GPS. Does it have it's own battery so you can use it to do
some route planning whilst stopped having a drink or fag? If it's like my
Garmin 2610 then it needs an external power source and you would need your
ignition and headlights on to use the GPS whilst stopped. Not such a good
thing.
My GPS came with a motorcycle fitting kit. The lead is connected to a
permanently live (accessory socket on my BMW) source so that I can use the
GPS at any time. I've also routed the lead so that it can be removed easily
for when the bike is being used on familiar roads where the GPS is not
required.
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Yes it has its own battery (tomtom one), although I have a permanent live
outlet under the seat I want to put an "ingintion on" one near the bars as
well, so that I can leave it in situ when it is in the garage and also to
make it quick to unplug and remove when I leave the bike while out and
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Should be okay then, from a circuit load point of view as it will only add
about 10% to the current drawn.
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about.
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I've just bought a tt one V2 [1], mainly for my wife to use [2]. I
plan to just shove it in the top of my tank bag if I use it. I'll just
have to hope the battery lasts the journey for now but eventually I
plan to wire up a 12V outlet under the seat and run the power lead out
from there and into the tank bag.
[1] the were numerous suggestions on the group about bike suitable
gear but I just couldn't get hold of one for less than 200 notes.
[2] I can use maps, she can't.
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FWIW I use a Tomtom in the car. It does have its own battery, but
when plugged into the car mount it turns on and off with the accessory
position on the "ignition" switch. In other words, when it senses an
external power supply it seems to bypass the battery altogether. Not
a problem, as it re-initialises quickly, but if you want it on for
route planning etc while stopped, I would wire it to a permanent live
(fused of course). If you wire it directly back to the battery, there
are no issues with overloading existing circuits either (not that it
would, I think). If you're leaving it in the garage, just switch it
off.
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