power sockets

[Colster]

I'm sure I read this recently on here but cant find it. Whats the best power socket to fit onto a bike. I saw one in ride(or similar mag) a few months back. It was a simple connect up to the battery job, no other messing about. Anyone any hints or ideas. Thanks.

[HRHpenfold]

i have power sockets fitted to a couple of my bikes, though they are through a fused relay, used the din socket(with cover) and plug from here

www.sailgb.com/c/12v_plugs_sockets_connector/

they are the same as BMW supply on their bikes, they are sturdy i use mine for my heated waistcoat and tyre comressor and have had no problems in over a year

[fazerstun]

I fitted a car cigarette lighter to my battery with an in line fuse so I can charge my mobile when I'm away. It was so easy, I even did it myself

[HRHpenfold]

nice 1, definatly worth an exhalt ;D

[jp]

fazerstun said:

I fitted a car cigarette lighter to my battery with an in line fuse so I can charge my mobile when I'm away. It was so easy, I even did it myself

same here. cheap socket (~£3), +ve and -ve cables to battery, in-line 10A fuse and holder in +ve. use for 'phone and trickle charging bike battery. Wine cork to keep the rain out.

[Colster]

All the ones I can find (apart from penfolds) have plugs at the other end. They're just extensions to car sockets. So do I just get one of these and cut the plug off, making sure i keep the fuse. Sorry but Im a bit thick about the electrics part of it all.

[fazerstun]

jp said:

Wine cork to keep the rain out.

Mine's in a sandwich bag ;D

[divvy600red]

guinness said:

All the ones I can find (apart from penfolds) have plugs at the other end. They're just extensions to car sockets. So do I just get one of these and cut the plug off, making sure i keep the fuse. Sorry but Im a bit thick about the electrics part of it all.

In a nutshell, Yes