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Message started by adj_jaker on 03/24/10 at 08:46:14

Title: 12V Adapter:
Post by adj_jaker on 03/24/10 at 08:46:14

For S&G's I'm thinking sometime in future to make a hook-up and mount for my GPS. That wouldn't hurt anything power-wise like my alternator would it? I don't think it would draw current that much?

Has anyone already done this? Any thoughts or insight? Thanks!

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by Tanker2Biker on 03/24/10 at 10:09:04

I think lots of folks have. I know I did. Ended up with a $5 12v adaptor from WallyWorld with a spring loaded cover, about 4' of red & black wire, some heat shrink insulation, some flexible insulated conduit, and a couple ring terminals. Total cost was around $8-9. Used a U-bolt to clamp it to the handle bar, and ran the conduit under the tank. Connected the terminal ends directly to the battery. I have been using it for a couple months and it seems to work fine. I'll try to post some pics when I get home.

BTW, I tried creating a wooden block to mount both the adapter and the GPS to, and mounting the block to the handle bars, but it looked pretty crappy, so I pulled it and got a mount for the GPS on-line for about $15.

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by ero4444 on 03/24/10 at 10:12:22

typical GPS or cellphone charger draws 1-3 watts - insignificant.

glove heaters might be a problem.

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by adj_jaker on 03/24/10 at 11:02:24

I do remember now that you posted about your gps mount and such, or someone did not too long ago. The only thing I don't like about the mounts you can buy is the "U" ring that bolts onto the handlebars, seems like it'll scratch too easy. I just got my 09' late last year, so I'm still anal about breathing on it the wrong way. :-P

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by thumperclone on 03/24/10 at 13:39:53

my amp draws 3 amps= 36 watts..never a problem as long as i turn it off when parked/engine off

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by Tanker2Biker on 03/24/10 at 17:50:45

664D47495E2C0 wrote:

I understand. Mine is a '97, so it has considerable "character".

When I did the same thing on my son's brand new Honda 750 Shadow, I cut a piece out of an old bicycle inner tube(yes, I ride them without motors too), and wrapped it around the bar under the U-bolt, so no marks.

It isn't holding anything up, so it doesn't have to be torqued down too hard. Just enough to keep it from flapping around in the wind.

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by Skid Mark on 03/24/10 at 20:54:32

Did it on mine. Used a weatherproof 12v rv plug and ran it straight off the battery. Put an inline fuse on the + line for protection. I run a garmin gps on it with no problems. Like mentioned before, any heater application may be a problem as the bikes power output is limited.

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by jabman on 03/25/10 at 00:27:02

ive done this as well to save power I converted most of my auxiliary bulbs to LED :)

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by adj_jaker on 03/25/10 at 07:42:51

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input. :D

Title: Re: 12V Adapter:
Post by Tanker2Biker on 03/25/10 at 15:10:10

OK, I got some pics of both the mount on my Savage and my son's Honda. The Savage mount is from the first change after the wood block, when I had it mounted with zip ties rather than the U-bolt(they also won't leave any marks. The tape measure is from my checking the size of the gap under the windshield

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/DSC09754-1.jpg?t=1269554659

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/DSC09741.jpg?t=1269554521

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/12vAdapter005.jpg?t=1269554402

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/12vAdapter006.jpg?t=1269554288