Female Power Port ?

b2 · 09-06-2011, 09:42 PM

For some time I've been frustrated about not having a power port on my bike, to power GPS, etc. I've managed to get by by finding outlets in Starbucks, McDonald and camp sites, but now I've had enough.

I was thinking that I'd get one, take my tank off, wire it in properly... then a revelation! Searching on eBay I found a 12v power port that runs off a battery tender type connection, which I have dangling under my seat!

My question is... has anyone used one of these? Sounds like a good $10 solution with no removal of gas tank and other pain-in-the-ass installation required... just plug in and use as required, remove when not needed.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...5362233&sr=8-1

ndbigfish · 09-06-2011, 10:08 PM

Would be a hot shot straight off the battery, but I think the Battery Tender brand has a 20 amp fuse in the leads. I would investigate the ability to protect your electronics with this set-up. Personally, I wired in an auxillary fuse block and receptacle.

cajun2wheels · 09-06-2011, 11:46 PM

I wired my port to the aux plug in the headlight shell.Plenty of juice for a GPS.The only other thing I need to run is a small air compressor which draws too much for the port.I cut the 12 v plug off of the air compressor and added a compatible plug for the battery tender connection.

**Idaho** · 09-07-2011, 06:45 AM

Too many opportunities here for other comments........I will resist.

moloprintz · 09-07-2011, 06:54 AM

I won't resist.

My girlfriend has one!

fish · 09-07-2011, 07:40 AM

I have this one and have it plugged into the plug that come off the battery (Which is fused) that is used for the battery tender under the side cover.

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...t_1_p/1423.htm

mobandy78 · 09-07-2011, 09:26 AM

I like female power ports ;)

Blueraven · 09-07-2011, 10:29 AM

Hey, not a bad Idea. I have an extra connector and female port. I think I am going to MAKE one.

nomadwest · 09-07-2011, 12:37 PM

I bought the one from Kuryakyn (hope that is how it's spelled). It's beautiful chrome bullet shaped, mounted right on my handlebar. It has an inline fuse with a 2wire plug that matches my battery tender. I have the connector right behind my right side cover, so in the winter I just remove the cover and plug my tender in. It's a little pricey but it is definitely the sharpest one out there. Look at the third picture with the handle bar mount.http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/209...al-Power-Point

ponch · 09-07-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b2

For some time I've been frustrated about not having a power port on my bike, to power GPS, etc. I've managed to get by by finding outlets in Starbucks, McDonald and camp sites, but now I've had enough.

I was thinking that I'd get one, take my tank off, wire it in properly... then a revelation! Searching on eBay I found a 12v power port that runs off a battery tender type connection, which I have dangling under my seat!

My question is... has anyone used one of these? Sounds like a good $10 solution with no removal of gas tank and other pain-in-the-ass installation required... just plug in and use as required, remove when not needed.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...5362233&sr=8-1

THat looks like a SAE to cigarette lighter power adapter. You can go to Powerlet.

**wompus** · 09-07-2011, 09:20 PM

What ever you decide try to get one from a boat supply shop.
Stainless steel won't rust on you like the normal ones will...

Dave · 09-08-2011, 12:18 AM

How do you like living on the East Coast? Did the kids settle in ok?

ndbigfish · 09-08-2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadwest (Dave)

so in the winter[url]http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/2098/Electrical-Power-Point

Whats winter? ;)

b2 · 09-11-2011, 06:11 PM

What's winter? LOL... I didn't quite understand that when I was living in CA. Now I see that they call it "fall" because of all the leaves (excuse to purchase gas powered leaf blower!).

Dave - move went well.. settling in here. Its very different. Have only been for one long ride, one night camping in northern Pennsylvania, through the lower parts of NY state and home. I miss the desert.. miss that ride through Caliente.. miss the ride through Idylwild... but next week I'm planning to hit Blue Ridge Parkway, so might not feel so bad !

Thanks for the comments re the power port.. I actually found that I had a battery tender cable with a fuse in it. The GPS charger itself has a 1A fuse in it, so I'm going to put a 1A fuse inline and see how it goes. The GPS power cord it a sealed unit... so if I blow that fuse it $40 for a new cable. D'oh!

Brian

Dave · 09-11-2011, 06:20 PM

We're planning to ride to Idylwild next weekend. Went by Cooks corner today. They had a 9-11 event going on. I didn't think there were that many motorcycles in all of California!

That ride we took with Jesus to the Sequoias will go down as one of the best. It's be hard to top.

09-06-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
b2 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 122	Female Power Port ? For some time I've been frustrated about not having a power port on my bike, to power GPS, etc. I've managed to get by by finding outlets in Starbucks, McDonald and camp sites, but now I've had enough. I was thinking that I'd get one, take my tank off, wire it in properly... then a revelation! Searching on eBay I found a 12v power port that runs off a battery tender type connection, which I have dangling under my seat! My question is... has anyone used one of these? Sounds like a good $10 solution with no removal of gas tank and other pain-in-the-ass installation required... just plug in and use as required, remove when not needed. http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...5362233&sr=8-1 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Female Power Port ? Would be a hot shot straight off the battery, but I think the Battery Tender brand has a 20 amp fuse in the leads. I would investigate the ability to protect your electronics with this set-up. Personally, I wired in an auxillary fuse block and receptacle. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Female Power Port ? I wired my port to the aux plug in the headlight shell.Plenty of juice for a GPS.The only other thing I need to run is a small air compressor which draws too much for the port.I cut the 12 v plug off of the air compressor and added a compatible plug for the battery tender connection. __________________
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fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Female Power Port ? I have this one and have it plugged into the plug that come off the battery (Which is fused) that is used for the battery tender under the side cover. http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...t_1_p/1423.htm __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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09-07-2011, 12:37 PM	#9
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	Female Power Port ? I bought the one from Kuryakyn (hope that is how it's spelled). It's beautiful chrome bullet shaped, mounted right on my handlebar. It has an inline fuse with a 2wire plug that matches my battery tender. I have the connector right behind my right side cover, so in the winter I just remove the cover and plug my tender in. It's a little pricey but it is definitely the sharpest one out there. Look at the third picture with the handle bar mount.http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/209...al-Power-Point
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wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Female Power Port ? What ever you decide try to get one from a boat supply shop. Stainless steel won't rust on you like the normal ones will... __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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09-08-2011, 12:18 AM	#12
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Female Power Port ? How do you like living on the East Coast? Did the kids settle in ok?
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09-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#14
b2 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 122	Female Power Port ? What's winter? LOL... I didn't quite understand that when I was living in CA. Now I see that they call it "fall" because of all the leaves (excuse to purchase gas powered leaf blower!). Dave - move went well.. settling in here. Its very different. Have only been for one long ride, one night camping in northern Pennsylvania, through the lower parts of NY state and home. I miss the desert.. miss that ride through Caliente.. miss the ride through Idylwild... but next week I'm planning to hit Blue Ridge Parkway, so might not feel so bad ! Thanks for the comments re the power port.. I actually found that I had a battery tender cable with a fuse in it. The GPS charger itself has a 1A fuse in it, so I'm going to put a 1A fuse inline and see how it goes. The GPS power cord it a sealed unit... so if I blow that fuse it $40 for a new cable. D'oh! Brian
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09-11-2011, 06:20 PM	#15
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Female Power Port ? We're planning to ride to Idylwild next weekend. Went by Cooks corner today. They had a 9-11 event going on. I didn't think there were that many motorcycles in all of California! That ride we took with Jesus to the Sequoias will go down as one of the best. It's be hard to top.
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