12v lighter adapter

TnNinjaGirl · January 9th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Hey guys. I was thinking I would put a cigarette lighter adapter socket (that's a long name) on my bike to charge my phone (crappy battery) or use my GPS on a long ride. I've seen it done before, but I didn't like the location of having it mounted on the frame. Sooooo.... I put it under the rear seat in the little tool compartment. The wiring looks factory with an in-line fuse holder. Put in a 10a fuse to start with, should do the trick. I'll get some pics as soon as I can. Also, some part numbers. I know it was a Bell lighter socket from Advance Auto. It has a nice little cover over it, but won't be needed for weather proofing because it's under the seat. Oh, and there's plenty of room for all my other stuff I want to store in there too.

Guinss · January 9th, 2009, 05:07 PM

great idea. have wondered about doing the same thing on my bike.

about water-proofing, that toolbox/bag under the rear seat is soaked everytime after ive washed my bike, so its not 100% water-safe under the seat there. I think the cover will be useful

TnNinjaGirl · January 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Good to know. I guess I just have never taken it out in the rain/washed it. I think I can hear her calling me now... wash me... wash me...

Viper-Byte · January 9th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Great idea, I am also debating about doing this, although I don't have a great need, the only reason would be fore GPS and I have had no reason to use it on my bike so far, though I may start taking her away on weekend trips

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GreezMunky · January 9th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinss

about water-proofing, that toolbox/bag under the rear seat is soaked everytime after ive washed my bike, so its not 100% water-safe under the seat there.

Anything I put under my cowl that has any importantance at all (insurance, etc) all go in ziploc plastic baggies for that very reason.

CRXTrek · January 9th, 2009, 08:36 PM

And a big bag will keep it from getting lost down the inside of the fender.

Never found the bumpers from the seat

Guinss · January 10th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Good to know. I guess I just have never taken it out in the rain/washed it. I think I can hear her calling me now... wash me... wash me...

I've never taken my bike out in the rain either, but i bet its waterproof under the seat when its raining, somehing else would be disappointing i must say. But the problem is washing. Then water comes from the side etc.

hehe, you better wash her then.
thats half the fun having a bike realy in my opinion

Sailariel · January 12th, 2009, 03:33 PM

12V Cigarette Lighters vary in durability. My suggestion is to get one at a Marine Store like BOAT/US or WEST Marine. Their internals are designed to hold up salt water and other nasty stuff.

Nemy · January 12th, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Allmayer Beck

12V Cigarette Lighters vary in durability. My suggestion is to get one at a Marine Store like BOAT/US or WEST Marine. Their internals are designed to hold up salt water and other nasty stuff.

didnt think bout that... good point. where else would you guys recommend mounting one? cause i would need mine accessible from the front so i can charge my phones gps while i use it...
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TnNinjaGirl · January 12th, 2009, 06:02 PM

pics

Alex · January 12th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Nice! Very clean install...

TnNinjaGirl · January 12th, 2009, 06:39 PM

My motto is that it has to look factory or better. I'd take pics of the wiring, but you would never be able to tell it's there. I wired the positive to the positive terminal on the battery routed up where the factory terminal cover is. There is an inline fuse holder too that is hidden. Then the negative is grounded to the chassis so it's hidden as well. I taped the wiring harness I made with electrical tape the same way the factory harness is covered so it looks... ta da... factory!! I still have plenty of room for little doo dads and/or my extra set of gloves. If ya'll absolutely have to have the wiring harness pics I'll get them for you, but at this point it'd be the 4th time I've taken it apart so I'd rather not.

Guinss · January 13th, 2009, 01:13 AM

clean install!

headshrink · January 14th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Kudos!

Sailariel · January 14th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Very nice installation.

TnNinjaGirl · January 14th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the nice comments. I just got done shimming my needles and removing the snorkel. I think my next mod is going to be to gut out the stock exhaust. I found out if I want to use my GPS I'll have to make a longer cable for the GPS unit. No biggie though. As for my phone, I have a Samsung Upstage II. It's got to be the worlds smallest phone, so no worries with it fitting in my "trunk." I would imagine most anything would fit back there. Just with less room for other goodies.

kkim · January 14th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Talk w/ HKr1 about gutting the stock muffler. Nicest job I have seen to date.

January 9th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#1
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	12v lighter adapter Hey guys. I was thinking I would put a cigarette lighter adapter socket (that's a long name) on my bike to charge my phone (crappy battery) or use my GPS on a long ride. I've seen it done before, but I didn't like the location of having it mounted on the frame. Sooooo.... I put it under the rear seat in the little tool compartment. The wiring looks factory with an in-line fuse holder. Put in a 10a fuse to start with, should do the trick. I'll get some pics as soon as I can. Also, some part numbers. I know it was a Bell lighter socket from Advance Auto. It has a nice little cover over it, but won't be needed for weather proofing because it's under the seat. Oh, and there's plenty of room for all my other stuff I want to store in there too.

January 12th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#11
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January 9th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#2
Guinss ninjette.org guru Name: Simen Location: Norway Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R (Black) Posts: 298	great idea. have wondered about doing the same thing on my bike. about water-proofing, that toolbox/bag under the rear seat is soaked everytime after ive washed my bike, so its not 100% water-safe under the seat there. I think the cover will be useful

January 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Good to know. I guess I just have never taken it out in the rain/washed it. I think I can hear her calling me now... wash me... wash me...

January 9th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#4
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Great idea, I am also debating about doing this, although I don't have a great need, the only reason would be fore GPS and I have had no reason to use it on my bike so far, though I may start taking her away on weekend trips .

January 9th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#6
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	And a big bag will keep it from getting lost down the inside of the fender. Never found the bumpers from the seat

January 12th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#8
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	12V Cigarette Lighters vary in durability. My suggestion is to get one at a Marine Store like BOAT/US or WEST Marine. Their internals are designed to hold up salt water and other nasty stuff.

January 12th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#12
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	My motto is that it has to look factory or better. I'd take pics of the wiring, but you would never be able to tell it's there. I wired the positive to the positive terminal on the battery routed up where the factory terminal cover is. There is an inline fuse holder too that is hidden. Then the negative is grounded to the chassis so it's hidden as well. I taped the wiring harness I made with electrical tape the same way the factory harness is covered so it looks... ta da... factory!! I still have plenty of room for little doo dads and/or my extra set of gloves. If ya'll absolutely have to have the wiring harness pics I'll get them for you, but at this point it'd be the 4th time I've taken it apart so I'd rather not.

January 13th, 2009, 01:13 AM	#13
Guinss ninjette.org guru Name: Simen Location: Norway Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R (Black) Posts: 298	clean install!

January 14th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#14
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Kudos!

January 14th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#15
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Very nice installation.

January 14th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#16
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys!! I appreciate the nice comments. I just got done shimming my needles and removing the snorkel. I think my next mod is going to be to gut out the stock exhaust. I found out if I want to use my GPS I'll have to make a longer cable for the GPS unit. No biggie though. As for my phone, I have a Samsung Upstage II. It's got to be the worlds smallest phone, so no worries with it fitting in my "trunk." I would imagine most anything would fit back there. Just with less room for other goodies.

January 14th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#17
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Talk w/ HKr1 about gutting the stock muffler. Nicest job I have seen to date.