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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a way to hook-up a cigarette lighter adapter so a GPS or other items can be used? If this is possible does anyone know where it hooks-up to? I do have a service manual.

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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I recently installed a power point mounted to the horn bracket and connected through a fuse directly to the battery. I use this for charging my cell phone when on the road. I looked through all my stuff for the papers and can't locate where I bought it. I can also use the point for a battery tender connection. In fact, I may have got it from the folks that manufacture the battery tenders. It can power most anything you want to plug into it.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the reply SMenasco. I want to hook up a GPS on my bike. I went on a ride with 5 other bikers and it was all back roads with the leaves changing and all. I have no clue on how to go back there. I don't want this to happen to me again.

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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also wish I knew how to add a picture. Went through the directions. Still can't post a pic
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Check this link to Formotion Products. They sell clocks, thermometers and all kinds of neat things.


http://www.formotionproducts.com/powerpod.htm
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Beware!!!! Hooking up a 12 volt adapter will cause all the battery 'trons to dribble out onto the ground. And then Al Gore will accuse you of wasting electricity! Besides, having a GPS prevents unexplainable adventures.




Disclaimer: The above was posted with tongue firmly in cheek. For you real biker types, that means it's a joke!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks for that website, Mike05...........checked it out......I may just go that way.

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Skip's right. No camera, no camera cell phone, just a plain ole phone; no recorder; maybe an "etch-a-sketch" which is easily erasable.
 
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Skip's right. No camera, no camera cell phone, just a plain ole phone; no recorder; maybe an "etch-a-sketch" which is easily erasable.
LOL, fits right in with the "Diesel boats forever"!
 
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