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swazijmw · 06-17-2007, 9:28 PM

Does anyone have a (female) cigarette lighter adapter connected to their BB? If so, where did you place the adapter and how? Pictures would be great, thankxx.

Toynut · 06-17-2007, 10:33 PM

Another approach you might want to consider, which is considerably more durable/versatile, is to install a powerlet socket (Jastek) with it's weaterproof springloaded hinged cap.

http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...gs_sockets.php

Once this is installed you can run any sort of pigtail adapter with a cigarette socket that you may want.
http://www.powerletproducts.com/products/cables.php

You can also use a Jastek socket to plug in a battery tender.

Dodd · 06-18-2007, 1:30 AM

I just competed the work for my new cig lighter adapter last night. I just went down the the local Radio Shack and picked one up. It came with a small snap in bracket that had a flat side for screwing into a car dash, I assume.

Anyway, I took some stick on velcro which I also got at RS and mounted it on the "Dash" under the wind screen. I ran the tails under the upper faring pieces (I kept the fuse connector open where I can change it) and away from the oil and water heat exchangers, and under the tank. Because it is only going to be used for a radar detector and cell phone charger (LOW amp draw) I just used the little blue splicer jobbers and spliced into the existing hot and ground on my vest heater pig tail.

I don't have any pics now, but I'll get some. It works great, and looks really clean. Plus it is easialy removable.

Dodd

Birdman · 06-18-2007, 6:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toynut

Another approach you might want to consider, which is considerably more durable/versatile, is to install a powerlet socket (Jastek) with it's weaterproof springloaded hinged cap.

Powerlet :: Plugs

Once this is installed you can run any sort of pigtail adapter with a cigarette socket that you may want.
Powerlet :: Adapter Cables

You can also use a Jastek socket to plug in a battery tender.

have been meaning to do something like that, currently i just have 2 X cigerette lighter (female end) under the seat connected through a small fuse box

shovelstrokeed · 06-18-2007, 7:08 AM

If you are using it to power other accessories rather than an actual cigarette lighter, there is a more elegant solution. Gerbings, the electric vest people, sells a thingy called a direct wire harness. Comes with connectors to go on the battery, a 20 amp fuse in a nice covered holder and is terminated with a coax power connector. They also sell a thing called a glove harness that has 3 mating connectors on it. A trip to Radio Shack will also find mating connectors in their power connector drawer. They have the same threads as a 1/4" phono jack so you can use the plastic portion of those to make a strain relief. A little solder, a little shrink wrap and you have a nice, unobtrusive power cable with a branched circuit for powering two devices at once.

Birdman · 06-18-2007, 9:34 AM

got any little linkies for that with some pics?????
i dont use for actual cigarette lighter but i do need that socket for the 12 air compressor

swazijmw · 06-18-2007, 11:02 PM

Thank you everyone. The powerlet is the answer for me. Thanks Tony, I believe I can install it at the bottom of the left panel.http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...pso001.jpg</a>
STANDARD POWERLET SOCKET - PSO-001

red-oh-one · 06-18-2007, 11:13 PM

This is a cheap alternative. Wal-mart sells a cigarette lighter to two pin (battery tender) adapter that is about 6" long. For those times I've needed an outlet I just plug it in to the battery tender cable and secure it with velcro.

haWHYnXX · 06-19-2007, 2:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdman

got any little linkies for that with some pics?????
i dont use for actual cigarette lighter but i do need that socket for the 12 air compressor

Saw a thread once where the powerlet was installed in the tail area by the keylock and used for that purpose. It was a really slick install and looked completely stock. (He used the waterproof cover with it)

shovelstrokeed · 06-19-2007, 3:59 AM

Try Powerlet - Powersport Standard Connector for the mini lighter plug. BMW motorcycle dealers sell a nice little kit for this with a snap over cover, mounting bracket and a couple of wires pre-attached.

For the coax connectors as I described, Gerbing's Heated Clothing Welcomes You with Warmth and Comfort!

06-17-2007, 10:33 PM	#2
Toynut Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Age: 52 Posts: 574	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter Another approach you might want to consider, which is considerably more durable/versatile, is to install a powerlet socket (Jastek) with it's weaterproof springloaded hinged cap. http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...gs_sockets.php Once this is installed you can run any sort of pigtail adapter with a cigarette socket that you may want. http://www.powerletproducts.com/products/cables.php You can also use a Jastek socket to plug in a battery tender. __________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either!

06-18-2007, 1:30 AM	#3
Dodd Join Date: Jun 09 2007 Location: Winter Park, Colorado Posts: 43	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter I just competed the work for my new cig lighter adapter last night. I just went down the the local Radio Shack and picked one up. It came with a small snap in bracket that had a flat side for screwing into a car dash, I assume. Anyway, I took some stick on velcro which I also got at RS and mounted it on the "Dash" under the wind screen. I ran the tails under the upper faring pieces (I kept the fuse connector open where I can change it) and away from the oil and water heat exchangers, and under the tank. Because it is only going to be used for a radar detector and cell phone charger (LOW amp draw) I just used the little blue splicer jobbers and spliced into the existing hot and ground on my vest heater pig tail. I don't have any pics now, but I'll get some. It works great, and looks really clean. Plus it is easialy removable. Dodd

06-18-2007, 7:08 AM	#5
shovelstrokeed Join Date: Dec 16 2006 Location: S. Fla Posts: 302	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter If you are using it to power other accessories rather than an actual cigarette lighter, there is a more elegant solution. Gerbings, the electric vest people, sells a thingy called a direct wire harness. Comes with connectors to go on the battery, a 20 amp fuse in a nice covered holder and is terminated with a coax power connector. They also sell a thing called a glove harness that has 3 mating connectors on it. A trip to Radio Shack will also find mating connectors in their power connector drawer. They have the same threads as a 1/4" phono jack so you can use the plastic portion of those to make a strain relief. A little solder, a little shrink wrap and you have a nice, unobtrusive power cable with a branched circuit for powering two devices at once.

06-18-2007, 9:34 AM	#6
Birdman Join Date: Nov 22 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 169	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter got any little linkies for that with some pics????? i dont use for actual cigarette lighter but i do need that socket for the 12 air compressor __________________ myspace.com/cbrxxbirdman

06-18-2007, 11:02 PM	#7
swazijmw Join Date: Jan 05 2007 Location: CT Posts: 335	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter Thank you everyone. The powerlet is the answer for me. Thanks Tony, I believe I can install it at the bottom of the left panel.http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...pso001.jpg</a> STANDARD POWERLET SOCKET - PSO-001

06-18-2007, 11:13 PM	#8
red-oh-one Join Date: Dec 04 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl. Posts: 128	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter This is a cheap alternative. Wal-mart sells a cigarette lighter to two pin (battery tender) adapter that is about 6" long. For those times I've needed an outlet I just plug it in to the battery tender cable and secure it with velcro.

06-19-2007, 3:59 AM	#10
shovelstrokeed Join Date: Dec 16 2006 Location: S. Fla Posts: 302	Re: Cigarette Lighter Adapter Try Powerlet - Powersport Standard Connector for the mini lighter plug. BMW motorcycle dealers sell a nice little kit for this with a snap over cover, mounting bracket and a couple of wires pre-attached. For the coax connectors as I described, Gerbing's Heated Clothing Welcomes You with Warmth and Comfort!