Kawasaki cigarette lighter adapter - Page 2

14vaquero · 10-04-2016, 07:34 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 going to drill a small hole in the right glove box (leave it in there) and with a fuse wire it the accessory wires down by the headlight.

**cnc** · 10-04-2016, 08:04 PM

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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.

Ok Snakeranch here it is the mounted on the Nomad. I made up a couple of SS barrels a few years back to house the receptacle.

Peg · 10-05-2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 14vaquero

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.

Nice to have two outlets. Just make sure you keep them where the damp won't get to them. The glove boxes on the Voyager / Vaq's are not renowned for keeping out the wet weather. That's why there are small drainage holes in the bottom of them.

Snake Ranch · 10-05-2016, 02:31 AM

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Ok Snakeranch here it is the mounted on the Nomad. I made up a couple of SS barrels a few years back to house the receptacle.

That is really clever. I like that idea of having it facing up. The vibration can't shake it out if gravity is working in your favor.

mbarr10 · 10-29-2016, 07:24 PM

Version 1.0 , Not pretty but looks like it will work. V1.1 will have better angles and a polished look. Raining today so I have not tested it. May not be the best idea, but the Concept is sound. Ideas can be built off of this.

mbarr10 · 10-29-2016, 07:33 PM

Better view ?

mbarr10 · 10-29-2016, 07:35 PM

better shot, ooops

**Kawalski Rider** · 10-29-2016, 11:58 PM

I went more low budget, but it seems to work for me. I found a socket with a cover tethered to it that keeps the water out. I just wire tied I to the wire/controls going to the left side handle bar.

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Sorry, I haven't figured out how to rotate the image yet...

mbarr10 · 11-01-2016, 06:33 PM

Well To long of a bracket, if it falls off it will scratch my tank. maybe if it came up under the plug and I used a cable tie to hold the plug in?

jayc · 11-08-2016, 10:01 PM

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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.

Are you saying the charge cord pops out? That happens when I plug in my gps, as I ride along, I'm constantly reaching down and pushing it back in.
I did by one of those usb charge plugs, that one doesn't come out.

**hank43** · 11-09-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

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.

Another good source for waterproof/marine electrics is here: https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

All of the items on this page come with rubber gaskets and cover plugs.
Kinda pricey, but is just exactly what I was looking for!

hank43

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Kawalski Rider Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 305	I went more low budget, but it seems to work for me. I found a socket with a cover tethered to it that keeps the water out. I just wire tied I to the wire/controls going to the left side handle bar. Attachment 11932 Attachment 11933 Sorry, I haven't figured out how to rotate the image yet... __________________ Cheers, David Baughan aka: Kawalski Rider VBA #03514 2002 Vulcan VN1500L Nomad fi Pearl Burnish Beige/Pearl Luster Beige Last edited by Kawalski Rider; 03-12-2017 at 12:22 AM.
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Well To long of a bracket, if it falls off it will scratch my tank. maybe if it came up under the plug and I used a cable tie to hold the plug in? __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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