Add a 12volt power source to your sportster / nightster
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,541
Likes: 11
From: Elyria, OH
Looks like you already had a connector hooked up for your tender, you could just plug your power outlet into that instead of adding another one from your fuse box. I use mine for the tender or I hook my power outlet into it and run the wire into my side bag with my phone charger to recharge it. It is already fused right off of the battery and you don't have to have the key on for it to have power.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
Be careful when you plug it straight to the tender leads because
you risk running down the battery if you forget to unplug it.
The advantage of this mod is that it eliminates that risk. It will only provide power
when the IGN is ON or ACC.
you risk running down the battery if you forget to unplug it.
The advantage of this mod is that it eliminates that risk. It will only provide power
when the IGN is ON or ACC.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,541
Likes: 11
From: Elyria, OH
If my cell phone kills my bike battery, something is wrong.
I was just pointing out a way to carry everything with you and still have an easy way to charge your phone without a permenant installation.
Anyway, great job on the step by step tutorial with photos.
I was just pointing out a way to carry everything with you and still have an easy way to charge your phone without a permenant installation.
Anyway, great job on the step by step tutorial with photos.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,007
Likes: 126
From: Manassas, VA
Outstanding write-up. Nice little project.
With this, there's no key required and no hole cut into the fuse cover because an existing Battery Tender plug may be used. It is necessary to find a pocket to carry it in and I don't think it'll take an actual cigarette lighter.
You might consider drilling a hole and placing a rubber grommet to pass the wire through the fuse cover. You want to keep moisture out of those fuses as much as possible. Shrink tubing is the best thing since zip-ties. Not trying to be harsh, just my $.02. Definitely nice pics and write-up.
With this, there's no key required and no hole cut into the fuse cover because an existing Battery Tender plug may be used. It is necessary to find a pocket to carry it in and I don't think it'll take an actual cigarette lighter.
You might consider drilling a hole and placing a rubber grommet to pass the wire through the fuse cover. You want to keep moisture out of those fuses as much as possible. Shrink tubing is the best thing since zip-ties. Not trying to be harsh, just my $.02. Definitely nice pics and write-up.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
No doubt that's the easiest way to add 12 volt power. (by using existing tender lead)
But I posted this for those who might benefit in using a semi-permanent and safer way
(will not run down the battery once you turn your key OFF) to add a 12 volt outlet to your harley.
Remember that tender lead is constantly supplying power to whatever u plug into it.
Just a thought.
But I posted this for those who might benefit in using a semi-permanent and safer way
(will not run down the battery once you turn your key OFF) to add a 12 volt outlet to your harley.
Remember that tender lead is constantly supplying power to whatever u plug into it.
Just a thought.
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Warwickshie,England
Gotta say nice write up,also agree with the fact that the socket is switchable.No power is no fun when you are miles from anywhere.
Last edited by superfour; Mar 19, 2011 at 04:16 AM. Reason: Doh must learn to spell
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Anything you say???
You come up with a 12v under-saddle fridge and your first customer is RIGHT HERE!
You come up with a 12v under-saddle fridge and your first customer is RIGHT HERE!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
But, there was a guy on another forum that turned one of his saddlebags into an icebox and filled it with his fav beer.
PS - really like your avatar!
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Oh the possibilities here are endless, I also imagine a heated seat for the boys up North. The obvious choice is power for GPS, but my first thought would be a fuzz buster!
PS if you can believe it the OL's day job is at a PR company!
PS if you can believe it the OL's day job is at a PR company!
Last edited by SambaSangre; Mar 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM.