Where should I get power

garydup · 09-23-2010, 05:29 PM

I just installed a fairing on bike, with a radio. Where would be a could place for me to get power to the radio from. short of installing a new fuse box?

**Cajunrider** · 09-23-2010, 05:32 PM

Gary, Have you already tied anything in to the spare accessory pair in the headlight bucket? I just used mine for my 12v power plug for the GPS.

cactusjack · 09-23-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Gary, Have you already tied anything in to the spare accessory pair in the headlight bucket? I just used mine for my 12v power plug for the GPS.

It's worth mentioning that the 12v accessory plug in the headlight bucket is constant power. That would be fine if you want the ability to be able to turn the stereo on at any time, with or without the key. It would also give anyone else the ability to turn your stereo on and run the battery down. However, this connection would be a good source of constant power for the memory/clock on the stereo.

If you want a switched power source, you're going to want to use a relay triggered by the running light or taillight circuit that would switch power to the stereo by energizing the relay when the key is turned on. The relay would switch power from a direct battery connection.

**Cajunrider** · 09-23-2010, 06:24 PM

You're right Scott.....I forgot about the headlight plug being constant power. It fit the bill for my accessory power.

**ringadingh** · 09-23-2010, 06:34 PM

If I had to do it again id mount a small fuse panel inside the fairing, Youll probably end up adding a few other accessories in the fairing anyways, and this way the power will already be there. It makes it a lot neater wiring job.

09-23-2010, 05:29 PM	#1
garydup Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Henderson, Louisiana Posts: 90	Where should I get power I just installed a fairing on bike, with a radio. Where would be a could place for me to get power to the radio from. short of installing a new fuse box? Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

09-23-2010, 05:32 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Where should I get power Gary, Have you already tied anything in to the spare accessory pair in the headlight bucket? I just used mine for my 12v power plug for the GPS. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
	0

09-23-2010, 06:24 PM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Where should I get power You're right Scott.....I forgot about the headlight plug being constant power. It fit the bill for my accessory power. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
	0

09-23-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Where should I get power If I had to do it again id mount a small fuse panel inside the fairing, Youll probably end up adding a few other accessories in the fairing anyways, and this way the power will already be there. It makes it a lot neater wiring job. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
More Power?	blackdogbrian	1500 & 1600 Nomad	16	09-04-2010 01:50 PM
no power	bbbbbb911	1500 & 1600 Nomad	11	05-20-2009 01:20 PM
horse power	rhunt4	1500 & 1600 Nomad	17	11-13-2008 01:17 AM
H2O=H power		Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	15	09-02-2008 08:16 PM
More Power Please	viciousvulcan	1500 & 1600 Nomad	56	08-21-2008 09:06 PM