fitting a 12v socket?

[mattjs895]

i'm tepted to try to fit a 12v socket to my bike, but not straight from the battery, i would like to wire it between light switch and the main headlight so it will only work once the lights as on, which is pretty much all of the time...

is this a simple thing to do, as in will i need any fuses put in as well.

any help appreciated

cheers

matt

[Finglonga]

You must run it from the battery as the extra load will fry your loom. You can switch it using the wire from the headlight so that it only comes on when the lights are on or from a live feed when the ignition is on.

Also you must use a fuse and placed as close to the battery as possible, as if anything goes wrong, again you will fry your loom.

Also use a BMW type socket and plugs as they have waterproof covers.
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[mattjs895]

and how would this be done, as it switching it from the headlight switch..

[Finglonga]

Replace the spotlights with a 12v socket on the pic below and just tap into the feed for the headlight where is says "main beam switch" if you do go from the main beam switch then it will only come on with the main beam. I would suggest the sidelight would be the best option

https://www.offroaders.com/images/projects/lightforce/wiring-diag.gif
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[Hairy Ben]

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[Jammy-R6]

Why dont you just mount a seperate rocker switch somewhere, then it wont be a bugger when you turn your ignition off for sat nav etc. Much easier and you dont have to tamper with your loom.

[kawakid]

[mr.z]

What are you running off the accessory plug?
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[iooi]

Why not use the horn circuit.
It's switched, does not get used that much, so should you have problems its not vital in the dark.
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[Finglonga]

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[Demonic69]

Good plan, running a lighter socket while your lights are on...
Why would you want all that drain on such a small battery?
My lighter socket cost £3.50 for socket, wire, switch and in-line fuse. I had one switch that turned on/off when the seat was removed too but I liked having the phone on charge while I rode
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[Finglonga]

[R1stu]

Ive got one on the R1, straight to the batt, with a fuse in line and then a rocker switch attached to the sub frame.
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[mattjs895]

cheers for all your help guys, i have now managed to put a 12v socket onto my bike, i did the way jose said and made another circuit with a rocker switch.

cheers

matt

[Molly]

I've done this. . If I remember correctly I wired it directly to the battery via a fuse. I did it this way because I wanted to be able to plug an Optimate type charger into it.
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[Gazdaman]

Surely if you charge something whilst riding you're going to cause problems because the voltage goes up to around 13.5-14.5v?

Or is that not enough to cause a problem?

I bought one to install on the bandit when I was planning to tour spain, never got around to it. Still have various car chargers for my various devices laying around though.

Gaz

[Finglonga]

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[Walloper]

Run it off the starter relay.
That handles more power than owt else and only on when key is in.
Make sure you insulate competently.
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