Tech Question :)

[Blob]

Hi Guys

I have a Honda XR125 and am going to buy a sat nav for it.

As motorcycle sat navs are so expensive i was going to go for a car one and attach it to a 12v cigarette lighter adapter socket to power it. And also buy either a small tank bag for it to slot into or a motorcycle carrier case to put onto the handlebars (these will stop any vibrations right?)

The issues are, is this all i need for it? As i've seen on other websites people saying things about an 'inline fuse'?

And also will my little old battery cope with the extra need for power?

Thanks in advance to any answers

[Pete.]

Battery will be just fine, and most of the ciggy adapters have a fuse in them anyway. The inline fuse is usually to protect the wiring of the adapter socket if it's taken directly from the battery. If a wire gets trapped it could cause a lot of heat, the fuse would prevent that.
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[Blob]

What sort of price should i look to pay for a 'good' ciggy adapter? As i dont want to end up buying a cheap one and it turns out to be crap

[Blob]

Okay i've found one for a fiver on eBay, just asking whether it comes with an inline already in it so will have to now wait for a reply.

If it doesn't is it much hassle to wire it in? I.E is it difficult or pretty straight forwards


What would be more recommended, buying a small tank bag or a sort of carry case that attaches to handlebars? As im a with weary of the sat nav either falling off or getting wrecked from the bikes vibrations

[Blob]

To be honest it's probably a hell of a lot easier to just find one with an inline fuse already in it then. Saves the time and effort of purchasing the holder etc