What have you used your extra electrical leads for

dantama · 12-05-2007, 11:22 AM

I've had a Nomad since 1999, and know about the electrical leads under the tank and and seat, but have never used them. It would be nice to have used them for a GPS unit, but would need the unit first.

Just curious what gadgetry the rest of you have made use of them on?

dogdoc · 12-05-2007, 03:11 PM

none so far.

blowndodge · 12-05-2007, 03:17 PM

Aversion therapy?

<marquee>Nico and SWB have vibrating butt plugs hooked into theirs</marquee>

Todd · 12-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!

mercianbike · 12-05-2007, 03:57 PM

In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.

In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.

jlamz · 12-05-2007, 04:23 PM

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In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.

In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.

I haven't been able to locate the leads under the tank. I looked high and low. Where exactly did you fing yours? I am installing driving lights and will use one of the extra leads for it.

mercianbike · 12-05-2007, 05:00 PM

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[quote:vnaeouqd]In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine.

In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this.

I haven't been able to locate the leads under the tank. I looked high and low. Where exactly did you fing yours? I am installing driving lights and will use one of the extra leads for it. [/quote:vnaeouqd]

Sorry, Jlamz, but I haven't looked under the tank yet. I just assumed they were there because of the Owner's Manual. Maybe I should not believe everything I read.

beezer · 12-05-2007, 06:19 PM

They're under the seat from what I saw when I put the Mustang on. There's 2 from what I remember and looked on schematics on Gadget's sight and there they were, same spot I saw them.

blowndodge · 12-05-2007, 06:37 PM

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Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!

<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>

michiganmike · 12-05-2007, 06:59 PM

In response to mercianbike's finding of 5 volts on one of the leads under the seat, this might indicate there is a high resistance ground someplace on the lead that is bleeding off some of the voltage.

ds06nomad · 12-05-2007, 07:23 PM

There are extra electrical leads ??? Oh. Oh yeah, uh, I knew that! ::) Might come in handy for heated clothing too.

cactusjack · 12-05-2007, 09:13 PM

I've been thinking about using one to connect up a 12v power socket so I can charge my Zune and cell phone while on the road.

ds06nomad · 12-05-2007, 09:24 PM

maybe I could attach an air compressor to it for the blow-up doll Trip's sending me. Cool...

Todd · 12-05-2007, 10:33 PM

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[quote:owq9fjhy]Thanks for putting that vision in my head you dork!!!!!! I wont sleep all night now!!!

<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>[/quote:owq9fjhy]

Probably nothing a good chiropractor couldn't cure :-/ :-/

By the way, the hot and ground in the H/L bucket work perfect for driving/spot lights.

blowndodge · 12-05-2007, 10:37 PM

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[quote:nxtytzo5]

<marquee>I had a feeling something like that would keep you up at night wanting one!</marquee>

Probably nothing a good chiropractor couldn't cure :-/ :-/

By the way, the hot and ground in the H/L bucket work perfect for my new vibrating butt plug[/quote:nxtytzo5]

I'm so glad for you todd!

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12-05-2007, 03:57 PM	#5
mercianbike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 1	What have you used your extra electrical leads for In addition to the electrical leads under the seat and tank (mentioned in the Owner's Manual), I also found a unused electrical and ground lead in the headlight shell. I thought I would use them to power my tachometer and LED voltmeter but I discovered the electrical lead was hot all the time whether the key was on or not. I did use the ground. If I had a GPS, I would probably use the lead in the headlight shell to power it so the GPS would stay on after I shut down the engine. In probing around trying to learn more about my new bike (2006 Nomad), I found the lead under the seat was only showing five (5) volts which seems odd. I put my meter across the battery and it showed 12 volts so I know my meter was working correctly. Wonder if anybody else has experienced this. __________________ Jim Lindquist Retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran Patriot Guard Kawanow #263 (November 2007) 262 Prior Posts Login or Register to Remove Ads
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beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	What have you used your extra electrical leads for They're under the seat from what I saw when I put the Mustang on. There's 2 from what I remember and looked on schematics on Gadget's sight and there they were, same spot I saw them. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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michiganmike Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dearborn, Michigan Posts: 100	What have you used your extra electrical leads for In response to mercianbike's finding of 5 volts on one of the leads under the seat, this might indicate there is a high resistance ground someplace on the lead that is bleeding off some of the voltage.
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ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	What have you used your extra electrical leads for There are extra electrical leads ??? Oh. Oh yeah, uh, I knew that! ::) Might come in handy for heated clothing too.
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