Wiring in additional items

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Hey,

Planning to disappear to Spain next year, I fancy wiring in some power outlets on the CBR... (might pack a spare reg/rec too.)

Ideally I want to make it as per the diagram attached.

I need a charger for my GoPro/sat nav, phone and tablet/camera, all of which have different connectors (phone = small plug, sat nav = USB, tablet small transformer)

Is there any disadvantages doing it this way/would it work. I only intend to have one thing on charge at a time whilst riding.

The big red switch on the side is to turn the entire thing off... just incase.

Thanks!

weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

Would they not all charge off of a generic USB charger outlet with the appropriate cable for each? You could wire in a simple 'cigarette lighter' type socket then get a USB power adaptor and just take the cables you need.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Only the GoPro is USB, I cannot find USB for the rest, otherwise yes, I would do that.

Also...the rear of the switches...would this work?

Just thought... probably put switch on the negative side and stick a fuse on the + side?

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Fuse and switch on the positive side I'd have thought.
Also have it directly connected to the battery, but with a relay connected to something that's only on when the engine's running - no drained battery.

Me, I cut all the cigarette lighter bits off and used much smaller automotive style plugs, so everything took up less space. Wired in 3 sockets front and 3 back on my KTM.
As I was doing off-road, also took a pump which can be plugged in to the same.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Was intending to relay to the rear light.. I have access to all the wires currently so its a bonus Thumbs Up

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Very good point.

Yeah, lights always on, 03 CBR Thumbs Up

I assume I just need to turn the bike on, find the 12v feed to the rear brake switch, wire in a relay to that, earth and my device?

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Boss

raesewell · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Oct 2012 Karma :

Why not try this. I can plug my phone and sat nav in without having all the plugs hanging around. Fairly easy install. You would need to get some cheapo car chargers and cut the cigar lighter bit off and wire it to the 5V convertor

Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

I always make sure I have one cigi socket wired direct (via fuse) to the battery for leaving a phone/camera/? On charge when off the bike.
I also use it connected to a 5metre cigi extension lead i made so I can have phone on charge overnight in my tent and run anything else I need to.
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Yoyo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Karma :

On the GT, I had a Optimate plug. Everything ran off that. From Satnav to phone chargers, and even my laptop, along with additional lighting. It all went through a relay, and switches on the dash.

No idea how it all worked, I am crap with lighting, but it did me fine on long journeys.
Just 2 plugs, one for the lighting, and another for the gadgets. Both taped to the frame from front to back, hidden from view and all it took to switch was, lift the seat and change the plugs over.
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