Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics)

refugio · 06-08-2008, 11:34 PM

Added an accessaries outlet to my bike. I needed power to plug in my GPS or Charge my cell phone or Use the battery tender or whatever.
I have been looking for something that attaches to the handlebars. Formotion Products makes one but it's very pricey.
Anyway...Couldn't find what I wanted so came up with this.

Went to Academy to the boating dept...Got me a waterproof marine grade surface mounted outlet for $5.99......Then got a rigid scrap piece of metal and made me a mounting bracket using a hacksaw and file and black paint. Used automotive windshield washer hose to conceal the wires leading to the headlight bucket.
Ended up mounting it using a chrome acorn nut .... mounted it to the base of the RAM mount that I use for my IPod....One bolt.

Here it is......What do ya think....I'm pleased

cactusjack · 06-09-2008, 12:20 AM

I wish I knew you were looking for one of these, I would have suggested this: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ode=86%2D44410

I mounted one of these on my bike a few weeks ago.

Looks like you did okay on your own, though.

refugio · 06-09-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I wish I knew you were looking for one of these, I would have suggested this: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ode=86%2D44410

I mounted one of these on my bike a few weeks ago.

Looks like you did okay on your own, though.

Damn...I wish you knew that I was looking for one of the those too..
Phatperformanceparts is one site that I did not look for it in.

jussmatt · 06-09-2008, 09:40 AM

I bought a regular outlet like the one Gadget listed...but I haven't installed it yet. I like the one you posted CJ a LOT better.... might have to get that one instead!!! THx!!

06-09-2008, 09:47 AM

I really can't tell what's going on there.

Here's a hint when taking photos: flash photography of a bike with lots of shiny chrome turns into nothing but reflections off the chrome. Anything else gets lost in the glare.

Try taking a photo under the natural sun (the best.) Or take it in the garage with just regular overhead lighting (as much as you can turn on but with no flash) and then lighten the photo up and fix the contrast in a photo editor.

refugio · 06-09-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddmannq

I really can't tell what's going on there.

Here's a hint when taking photos: flash photography of a bike with lots of shiny chrome turns into nothing but reflections off the chrome. Anything else gets lost in the glare.

Try taking a photo under the natural sun (the best.) Or take it in the garage with just regular overhead lighting (as much as you can turn on but with no flash) and then lighten the photo up and fix the contrast in a photo editor.

Yeah man...Those pics are no good.
They were taken late at nite...in the garage...overhead lite...no flash....but a lousy camera.

Will retake photos when I get home from work in the natural sun.
For now ...Photos are deleated....

refugio · 06-09-2008, 06:46 PM

OK .............For CaddmannQ........New Photos

06-10-2008, 01:24 PM

Oh, hey, that's a lot better. Thanks.

dogdoc · 06-10-2008, 01:46 PM

Nice power outlet though R and some good thoughts on installation.

refugio · 06-10-2008, 02:53 PM

Thanks a lot guys.....It's functional...Doesn't look too bad to me...I like it.
Thanks

jayc · 06-10-2008, 09:23 PM

Wish I checked this thread earlier, I ended up velcroing one of those all weather jobbies to my windshield.

06-08-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) Added an accessaries outlet to my bike. I needed power to plug in my GPS or Charge my cell phone or Use the battery tender or whatever. I have been looking for something that attaches to the handlebars. Formotion Products makes one but it's very pricey. Anyway...Couldn't find what I wanted so came up with this. Went to Academy to the boating dept...Got me a waterproof marine grade surface mounted outlet for $5.99......Then got a rigid scrap piece of metal and made me a mounting bracket using a hacksaw and file and black paint. Used automotive windshield washer hose to conceal the wires leading to the headlight bucket. Ended up mounting it using a chrome acorn nut .... mounted it to the base of the RAM mount that I use for my IPod....One bolt. Here it is......What do ya think....I'm pleased __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-09-2008, 12:20 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) I wish I knew you were looking for one of these, I would have suggested this: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ode=86%2D44410 I mounted one of these on my bike a few weeks ago. Looks like you did okay on your own, though. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-09-2008, 09:40 AM	#4
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) I bought a regular outlet like the one Gadget listed...but I haven't installed it yet. I like the one you posted CJ a LOT better.... might have to get that one instead!!! THx!!
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Guest Posts: n/a	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) I really can't tell what's going on there. Here's a hint when taking photos: flash photography of a bike with lots of shiny chrome turns into nothing but reflections off the chrome. Anything else gets lost in the glare. Try taking a photo under the natural sun (the best.) Or take it in the garage with just regular overhead lighting (as much as you can turn on but with no flash) and then lighten the photo up and fix the contrast in a photo editor. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#7
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) OK .............For CaddmannQ........New Photos __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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06-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) Nice power outlet though R and some good thoughts on installation.
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06-10-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Semi-Homemade Accessaries Outlet (pics) Thanks a lot guys.....It's functional...Doesn't look too bad to me...I like it. Thanks __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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06-10-2008, 09:23 PM	#11
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