View Full Version : What have you used your extra electrical leads for
dantama
12-05-2007, 11:22 AM
I've had a Nomad since 1999, and know about the electrical leads under the tank and and seat, but have never used them. It would be nice to have used them for a GPS unit, but would need the unit first.
Just curious what gadgetry the rest of you have made use of them on?
dogdoc
12-05-2007, 03:11 PM
none so far.
blowndodge
12-05-2007, 03:17 PM
Aversion therapy?
<marquee>Nico and SWB have vibrating butt plugs hooked into theirs</marquee>
Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!
mercianbike
12-05-2007, 03:57 PM
In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.
In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.
jlamz
12-05-2007, 04:23 PM
In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.
In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.
I haven't been able to locate the leads under the tank. I looked high and low. Where exactly did you fing yours? I am installing driving lights and will use one of the extra leads for it.
mercianbike
12-05-2007, 05:00 PM
[quote:vnaeouqd]In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.
In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.
I haven't been able to locate the leads under the tank. I looked high and low. Where exactly did you fing yours? I am installing driving lights and will use one of the extra leads for it. [/quote:vnaeouqd]
Sorry, Jlamz, but I haven't looked under the tank yet. I just assumed they were there because of the Owner's Manual. Maybe I should not believe everything I read.
beezer
12-05-2007, 06:19 PM
They're under the seat from what I saw when I put the Mustang on. There's 2 from what I remember and looked on schematics on Gadget's sight and there they were, same spot I saw them.
blowndodge
12-05-2007, 06:37 PM
Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!
<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>
michiganmike
12-05-2007, 06:59 PM
In response to mercianbike's finding of 5 volts on one of the leads under the seat, this might indicate there is a high resistance ground someplace on the lead that is bleeding off some of the voltage.
ds06nomad
12-05-2007, 07:23 PM
There are extra electrical leads ??? Oh. Oh yeah, uh, I knew that! ::) Might come in handy for heated clothing too.
cactusjack
12-05-2007, 09:13 PM
I've been thinking about using one to connect up a 12v power socket so I can charge my Zune and cell phone while on the road.
ds06nomad
12-05-2007, 09:24 PM
maybe I could attach an air compressor to it for the blow-up doll Trip's sending me. Cool...
[quote:owq9fjhy]Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!
<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>[/quote:owq9fjhy]
Probably nothing a good chiropractor couldn't cure :-/ :-/
By the way, the hot and ground in the H/L bucket work perfect for driving/spot lights.
blowndodge
12-05-2007, 10:37 PM
[quote:nxtytzo5]
<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>
Probably nothing a good chiropractor couldn't cure :-/ :-/
By the way, the hot and ground in the H/L bucket work perfect for my new vibrating butt plug[/quote:nxtytzo5]
I'm so glad for you todd!
[quote:fna96jo8]
Probably nothing a good chiropractor couldn't cure :-/ :-/
By the way, the hot and ground in the H/L bucket work perfect for my new vibrating butt plug
I'm so glad for you todd![/quote:fna96jo8]
where did you mount the power inverter for that 120v number you use on your bike??.... :- :- :- http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif
blowndodge
12-05-2007, 10:47 PM
No, you can't borrow it!!
No, you can't borrow it!!
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jlamz
12-06-2007, 10:24 AM
[quote:fh793uox]
I haven't been able to locate the leads under the tank. I looked high and low. Where exactly did you fing yours? I am installing driving lights and will use one of the extra leads for it.
Sorry, Jlamz, but I haven't looked under the tank yet. I just assumed they were there because of the Owner's Manual. Maybe I should not believe everything I read.[/quote:fh793uox]
I found the leads under the seat, but have not been able to locate the leads that are under the tank, according to mom. However, I have heard from other owners that mom is wrong and the second extra set of leads is in the headlight bucket. I haven't looked in there yet, but hope to find them there to install my driving lights.
Yes they are in the head light also. They are alway live.
One of the ones in the H/L bucket only energizes after you have pushed and released the starter button (just like your H/L) then there is a ground and an always live lead.
Previous owner added a connector to the 12V one under the seat (another one there is 5V on mine too for whatever reason, 5V toys?) and let it hang down just barely accessible without removing the seat. Not sure what he used it for but when I bought the little Slime 12V portable air-pump, plugged right in so can now air my tires up anytime any place. Sure could have used that when a low tire stranded us in the middle of nowhere nohow western Colorado this past summer. :'(
Ells
naugaman
12-06-2007, 11:35 PM
There is a yellow and believe black lead under the seat that you use to check the FI codes. Wonder if this is the one people are getting 5v on. The lead does work as I have checked my FI codes and noted 2 probable engine problems.
There is a yellow and believe black lead under the seat that you use to check the FI codes. Wonder if this is the one people are getting 5v on. The lead does work as I have checked my FI codes and noted 2 probable engine problems.
Curious......What were the 2 potential problems??? too lean???
naugaman
12-07-2007, 04:02 PM
Hey Todd,
I cannot remember what both of the codes were but one was my fresh air intake. I have not checked it out to see if it is really bad or not. When that sensor fails, it goes to a neutral temperature setting. Everything still runs fine. One nice thing about some of the sensors on the Nomad. If they fail, they go to a neutral setting letting the bike run so you can make it home.
blowndodge
12-07-2007, 06:08 PM
Fresh air intake? Hmmmmm.......Is that not the air temp sensor?
Fresh air intake? Hmmmmm.......Is that not the air temp sensor?
That's what i'm thinking....might not be such a bad thing if it fails and goes to neutral, especially in warmer climates...might be interesting start up though I suppose.
blowndodge
12-07-2007, 06:30 PM
My resistor mod is working fine for now..BTW the bike starts up fine without the thing plugged in at all. the red fault light will go on but it runs fine.
naugaman
12-07-2007, 08:04 PM
Yes, it is the air temp sensor. If it has failed on me, things still seem to run just fine. This is what the book says about the code.
Inlet air temperature
Ta= -47 C -+ 178 C
If the inlet air temperature sensor fails (the signal is out of the usable range, wiring short or open), the ECU sets Ta at 45 C.
spooky66
12-09-2007, 09:47 AM
I've had a Nomad since 1999, and know about the electrical leads under the tank and and seat, but have never used them. It would be nice to have used them for a GPS unit, but would need the unit first.
Just curious what gadgetry the rest of you have made use of them on?
My switch for my driving lights are hooked to the ones under the seat the switch for the lights is between my seat and side cover. Easy to reach but hidden.
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