Need some help on Auxiliary Power Socket

[ponch]

This is extensive:http://www.powerlet.com/products

[Bull Durham]

Thanks to all of you for your help / advice. I've read on other posts, there is an extra wire in the headlight bucket and another under the seat, correct?

I could wire one to each or just get lazy and only install one then put a double usb plug-in convertor into the one power outlet, and that one power outlet would be able to run my Ipod and gps at the same time?

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Bull Durham

Thanks to all of you for your help / advice. I've read on other posts, there is an extra wire in the headlight bucket and another under the seat, correct?

I could wire one to each or just get lazy and only install one then put a double usb plug-in convertor into the one power outlet, and that one power outlet would be able to run my Ipod and gps at the same time?

I would run the power lead to the battery and fuse it appropriately. Without knowing the amperage draw of those devices, it's hard to say. If you home run a wire of proper gauge to the battery, I would think a 10a fuse could handle both.

[skeeter]

If you run it direct to the battery you would need to unplug or switch off whatever you are running off the plug unless you run a relay. Am I correct in assuming the extra leads provided are Hot only when the key is on?

[ponch]

Originally Posted by skeeter

If you run it direct to the battery you would need to unplug or switch off whatever you are running off the plug unless you run a relay. Am I correct in assuming the extra leads provided are Hot only when the key is on?

Yes, it would be hot all the time. IIRC, so is the lead in the headlight. It's not a bad thing. Lots of people that ride a bmw like I do convert one of the powerlet sockets to a hot lead so they can plug a trickle charger into it. Makes charging easier. The reason they convert is the bike uses CANbus and the computer controls the circuits, not a fuse. That said, yes, it would be hot. The only admonition is that to make sure one doesn't leave the accessory plugged in for a long time as it will drain the battery.

[ponch]

Here's an interesting fuse box I came across: http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Pr...PC-8/pc-8.html

[Bull Durham]

I've been looking at that site too. Not knowing much about fuse boxes, do you prefer this one over the Centench (sp)?

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Bull Durham

I've been looking at that site too. Not knowing much about fuse boxes, do you prefer this one over the Centench (sp)?

I haven't pulled the trigger. The guy that posted the link is the forum admin on a BMW forum. BMW riders use them to add electronics as the electronics are not fused on a BMW. Everything is CANbus and controlled by the ZFE or computer. Basically it has relays that are computer controlled. When it senses an overload, it shuts the circuit down. The problem is there are only two powerlet outlets on the bike (although it does have wiring for the factory GPS, which is OEM Garmin). The good thing is the bike has a 60A/720 watt alternator. I would get the one that is more weather resistant.

[nomadbehappy]

Originally Posted by ponch

Here's an interesting fuse box I came across: http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Pr...PC-8/pc-8.html

I installed the PC8 from Eastern Beaver on my Nomad. It takes up very little room, I used a dremel to clean up some of the tool kit box and mounted it in there. Ran the wires under the seat, gas tank to the front of the bike. I have an aux power supply, driving lights and the stereo in my fairing hooked up to it. Lots of spots left for other goodies down the road. The box is small, easy to install and you have the option to hook something up to be switched or hot all the time. The peace of mind for me was well worth the cost and I no longer have a bunch of wires coming off the battery.

Brian