Kawasaki cigarette lighter adapter

14vaquero · 10-02-2016, 08:57 AM

I installed the kawasaki cigarette lighter adapter a couple weeks back when I was going on a trip so that my phone would stay charged because like most I like listening to music from my phone, use the gps through the bluetooth adapter and still be able to use my phone to take videos and photos when I finally reached my destination. BUT as soon as i would accelerate the damn plug would vibrate right out of the socket! Evertime I plugged it back in it would pop out as soon as I would take off again so I never got to use it. I was thinking about crazy gluing one of those little usb adapters in there but I need to find one with a rubber boot to keep the water out when im not using it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen a usb adapter that looks similar to the kawasaki cigarette lighter with the plastic threads and a plastic nut but I dont know if it would fit in the stock hole in the faring.

tonik · 10-02-2016, 10:01 AM

Behind the headlight, on the right (as you look in) near the top are four open leads for power. 2 ignition powered and 2 ground. I hooked to those and drilled a small hole in the left (as you sit) glove box and put a power adapter in there. Then ran the usb cable back out that same hole and you will see a straight steel bracket that goes from near there to the frame..right by the front of the frame. Ran it across that and up to the center of the handlebars which is where I mount my phone.

recumbentbob · 10-02-2016, 10:06 AM

I had the same problem on my Victory but not as bad it would take about 45 minutes to vibrate out.
I went to WalMart and bought an adapter that pugs in to the outlet with a USB socket on it. Plug it in and use a USB cable to plug into the adapter. Solved my problem. The adapter was about $3.

https://us-i5.tb.wal.co/asr/7770dd4b...0&odnBg=FFFFFF

**cnc** · 10-02-2016, 10:11 AM

On my Nomad I used a cigarette receptacle and matching plug I bought at a marine store. It has a waterproof cap when not in use, but the best 2 features are it has o rings on the plug so that it is waterproof when plugged in and a 1/4 turn locks the plug in the receptical. Plugs are sold separately so you could install that style on any extra devices you want.

redjay · 10-02-2016, 02:03 PM

I put a zip tie from my GPS cord to the rubber boot that covers the power outlet when not in use.
That stopped the power cord from vibrating out of the socket.

Snake Ranch · 10-02-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

On my Nomad I used a cigarette receptacle and matching plug I bought at a marine store. It has a waterproof cap when not in use, but the best 2 features are it has o rings on the plug so that it is waterproof when plugged in and a 1/4 turn locks the plug in the receptical. Plugs are sold separately so you could install that style on any extra devices you want.

Would you happen to have any pics or part #'s for your setup?

**billmac** · 10-02-2016, 10:14 PM

I simply ran a large fused wire directly from the battery to the headlamp. Installed a connection block in the headlamp so I could add accessories without putting additional load on existing wiring. I have two cigarette sockets with plastic covers zip tied to the handlebars. I can keep my GPS or phones charged. I have had this arrangement for about 6 years.

**cnc** · 10-02-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Ranch

Would you happen to have any pics or part #'s for your setup?

I will see if I can post something tomorrow.

Peg · 10-02-2016, 11:55 PM

I tried a cheap double USB outlet from Ebay in place of the OEM lighter socket... Worked OK for a short time, then the vibration shook it apart inside and it blew my accessory fuse. Now I've just used the accessory plugs inside the fairing that Tonik mentioned in post #2 to wire in a single USB outlet like this one.

I just left it lying loose in the left side cubby now. I had it zip-tied to the inside of the fairing under the radio for a time, but it was hard to get to there. I find that if I plug anything into it, the wire will fit out the door while it's closed.

It's worked so well, that I've wired another one into the trunk using the similar accesory outlets under the seat. Just don't wire them to the battery full time... they act as a transformer, and drain it very slowly.

14vaquero · 10-03-2016, 10:45 AM

Thanks Peg you get what I'm talking about! I guess I'll have to go that route, I just hate to think that my factory setup is completely useless!

14vaquero · 10-03-2016, 10:48 AM

Thanks Tonik, thats what I'm going to do.

Peg · 10-03-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 14vaquero

Thanks Peg you get what I'm talking about! I guess I'll have to go that route, I just hate to think that my factory setup is completely useless!

It's certainly not completely useless... There was this one time I wish I'd had it back while I had the dual USB outlet in there. I had a slow leak in my rear tire, and a rider in the group had one of those electric pumps. If I'd had the outlet, I could have simply borrowed his pump instead of having to make sure I parked near him.

But yep... my experience with cig lighter style outlets is the same as yours. Vibration just makes whatever you plug in there, work it's way out.

BobBear · 10-04-2016, 07:03 AM

I installed the factory outlet so I could plug one of those neat voltmeters into it. I considered that it would vibrate out and end up on the road. Haven't fabricated a solution yet but velcro is very versatile.

**cnc** · 10-04-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Ranch

Would you happen to have any pics or part #'s for your setup?

Here is the marine receptacle and plug I used. They come under the name Blue sea, Marinco and Sea link, but all 3 brands are pretty much the same.
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Grade-.../dp/B0002KRC5O.
I'll take a pic of the plug on the bike today. Sorry been busy.

14vaquero · 10-04-2016, 07:30 PM

I wound up going with this...Iuhan® Fashion Car Boat Motorcycle Dual USB Charger DC 12V To 5V 3A Power Adapter Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCIEX6U..._GRd9xbBX0WF0S . Im just going drill a small hole in the right glove box (leave it in there) with a fuse wire it up to the accessory wires down by the headlamp with a fuse.

10-02-2016, 08:57 AM	#1
14vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 23	Kawasaki cigarette lighter adapter I installed the kawasaki cigarette lighter adapter a couple weeks back when I was going on a trip so that my phone would stay charged because like most I like listening to music from my phone, use the gps through the bluetooth adapter and still be able to use my phone to take videos and photos when I finally reached my destination. BUT as soon as i would accelerate the damn plug would vibrate right out of the socket! Evertime I plugged it back in it would pop out as soon as I would take off again so I never got to use it. I was thinking about crazy gluing one of those little usb adapters in there but I need to find one with a rubber boot to keep the water out when im not using it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen a usb adapter that looks similar to the kawasaki cigarette lighter with the plastic threads and a plastic nut but I dont know if it would fit in the stock hole in the faring. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2016, 10:06 AM	#3
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I had the same problem on my Victory but not as bad it would take about 45 minutes to vibrate out. I went to WalMart and bought an adapter that pugs in to the outlet with a USB socket on it. Plug it in and use a USB cable to plug into the adapter. Solved my problem. The adapter was about $3. https://us-i5.tb.wal.co/asr/7770dd4b...0&odnBg=FFFFFF __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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10-02-2016, 10:11 AM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	On my Nomad I used a cigarette receptacle and matching plug I bought at a marine store. It has a waterproof cap when not in use, but the best 2 features are it has o rings on the plug so that it is waterproof when plugged in and a 1/4 turn locks the plug in the receptical. Plugs are sold separately so you could install that style on any extra devices you want. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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10-02-2016, 02:03 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	I put a zip tie from my GPS cord to the rubber boot that covers the power outlet when not in use. That stopped the power cord from vibrating out of the socket. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by redjay; 10-03-2016 at 10:51 AM.
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10-02-2016, 11:55 PM	#9
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	I tried a cheap double USB outlet from Ebay in place of the OEM lighter socket... Worked OK for a short time, then the vibration shook it apart inside and it blew my accessory fuse. Now I've just used the accessory plugs inside the fairing that Tonik mentioned in post #2 to wire in a single USB outlet like this one. I just left it lying loose in the left side cubby now. I had it zip-tied to the inside of the fairing under the radio for a time, but it was hard to get to there. I find that if I plug anything into it, the wire will fit out the door while it's closed. It's worked so well, that I've wired another one into the trunk using the similar accesory outlets under the seat. Just don't wire them to the battery full time... they act as a transformer, and drain it very slowly. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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10-02-2016, 10:01 AM	#2
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	Behind the headlight, on the right (as you look in) near the top are four open leads for power. 2 ignition powered and 2 ground. I hooked to those and drilled a small hole in the left (as you sit) glove box and put a power adapter in there. Then ran the usb cable back out that same hole and you will see a straight steel bracket that goes from near there to the frame..right by the front of the frame. Ran it across that and up to the center of the handlebars which is where I mount my phone.
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10-02-2016, 10:14 PM	#7
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	I simply ran a large fused wire directly from the battery to the headlamp. Installed a connection block in the headlamp so I could add accessories without putting additional load on existing wiring. I have two cigarette sockets with plastic covers zip tied to the handlebars. I can keep my GPS or phones charged. I have had this arrangement for about 6 years.
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10-03-2016, 10:45 AM	#10
14vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 23	Thanks Peg you get what I'm talking about! I guess I'll have to go that route, I just hate to think that my factory setup is completely useless!
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10-03-2016, 10:48 AM	#11
14vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 23	Thanks Tonik, thats what I'm going to do.
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10-04-2016, 07:03 AM	#13
BobBear Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 86	I installed the factory outlet so I could plug one of those neat voltmeters into it. I considered that it would vibrate out and end up on the road. Haven't fabricated a solution yet but velcro is very versatile.
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10-04-2016, 07:30 PM	#15
14vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 23	I wound up going with this...Iuhan® Fashion Car Boat Motorcycle Dual USB Charger DC 12V To 5V 3A Power Adapter Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCIEX6U..._GRd9xbBX0WF0S . Im just going drill a small hole in the right glove box (leave it in there) with a fuse wire it up to the accessory wires down by the headlamp with a fuse.
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