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Honda ST1100 Section => Electrics & Electronics - Volts, Amps and Fuses ST1100 => Topic started by: Rodd on November 22, 2013, 09:27:07 PM

Title: 12v Power outlet
Post by: Rodd on November 22, 2013, 09:27:07 PM

I have just finished installing a 12v power outlet up front.

I don't like drilling into or modifying my vehicles, so I make most of my farkles removable (if possible).
I have made a dashboard and may install it in the near future, but I wanted a way of getting power there ready.
So this is what I did:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/roddqld/DSCF2646_zps3a71f70c.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/roddqld/media/DSCF2646_zps3a71f70c.jpg.html)

I used a 12v accessory socket rather than a cigarette lighter socket because I prefer the good connection they make (and I have had a few pairs of these on hand).
I bought a Multi-cigarette lighter style socket outlet that also has USB outlets that I have modified to plug into the 12v accessory socket.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/roddqld/DSCF2644_zpsbf832c8a.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/roddqld/media/DSCF2644_zpsbf832c8a.jpg.html)

Yeah, I could have wired the multi-outlet straight to power but this allows me to unplug the multi-outlet if it degrades (or remove it out of the weather), gets damaged or fails. I can also put a dedicated 12v accessory plug on the dashboard to connect to the socket.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/roddqld/DSCF2645_zpsd054d059.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/roddqld/media/DSCF2645_zpsd054d059.jpg.html)

If I choose not to fit a dashboard I can make a simple holder on the handlebars.

Title: Re: 12v Power outlet
Post by: Diesel on August 29, 2014, 02:27:11 PM

Hi mate - are you finding this to be working fine still?

Any probs/improvements?

Cheers, Diesel

Title: Re: 12v Power outlet
Post by: Wombat on August 29, 2014, 03:27:22 PM

I know this is about power but how high are those risers and I assume new pipes for clutch brake etc
 :wht11

Title: Re: 12v Power outlet
Post by: Rodd on September 03, 2014, 11:14:18 AM

G'day Diesel. Yes, the outlet is still there and has become part of the bike. :) Still in the same condition, so no problems at all.

Wombat: the risers are Rox 3". I had to buy an extended brake line for the front brake only. I bought the extended line through another member on the Honda CX Register (forum) as the fittings are the same and he had great prices. Some of the wiring was re-routed to make sure that there was no tension on them. I really should finish it off by making a pretty cover (to replace the original plastic trim).