Here you go:

 

How could I not do this?!?
Thanks - the more I thought about it, the more I like it.

And you'll know where I stole the idea from...

 

Lucky for you I have not patented my ideas...lol It does take a little finesse to get all 4 bolts in and lined up in the metal, so be careful with the drill. Also, the powerlet comes with a backing plate, make sure you use it between the powerlet and the metal on the bike. There is a round shoulder on it that does not fit in the oblong hole, didn't want to drill out the hole to make it round. Would be one more place that could rust.

 

Mine goes around the side of the battery box, under the coil, and then I shove it out of sight in between the fuse box and the top of the primary. You can't even tell it is there.

 

I never had a problem with exposed battery terminals shorting out from water on any of the vehicles I've owned. Come to think of it, I don't recall ever seeing a bike or car with sealed battery terminals. The only problems I've ever had was with real high voltage, like moisture in a distributor cap, and I have known of others that have had problems with real low voltage (mili volts), like moisture getting in a connector of a computer as it is more sensitive.

As for the the banana jack connector on my bike, I've had it on there for almost twelve years, only been caught in a rain storm once, and I wash the bike a lot, no issues. I also had the same set up on my last bike for sixteen years with no.....issues.

 

No pictures right now, but mine is mounted with the battery tender plug sticking out about 1" out the side of the battery box pointing towards the rear wheel. Not noticeable when capped, easy to access when I park her.

 

That's a pretty slick piece there Bob. I know this is old but I'm a newbie here. Been searching around the forum while I'm not busy here at work. I'm going to check this out as it seems like what I've been looking for.

-Rob

 

My bike came with the battery tender hookup already installed and its hidden between the battery box and ECU box area behind the motor. You just reach in and plug the tender in.

I thought that was standard equipment. Mine is 2010.

 

Mine did too! I bought my 2009 Nightster used though. The previous owner added all the stuff I would have. Which is nice. The bike had 71 miles on it when I rode it home.