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I'm trying to figure the best option to add a 12v accessory, I was going to use a fuse jumper on the rear fuse box, but apparently it's always hot, so a drain would occure.
Under the seat are two rubber capped connectors for powering a heated bike suit. (I 'should' get a shop manual).. BUT I assume those would be fairly high amperage and fused... I used one to power my bike plate frame.. which is low draw LED. They are switched.. Worked fine.
Under the seat are two rubber capped connectors for powering a heated bike suit. (I 'should' get a shop manual).. BUT I assume those would be fairly high amperage and fused... I used one to power my bike plate frame.. which is low draw LED. They are switched.. Worked fine.
I'll second that suggestion. I've run heated jacket, pants, and gloves off of one of those connectors with no problem, so you could either get a matching connector and plug into the existing connector, or you replace one of those connectors with whatever type you need for your new circuit. There is also the USB plug under the handlebars, but that is probably a fairly low-current power circuit. It does turn off with the ignition though, and if you are powering something up in the front of the bike, you don't have to string a new set of wires to get up there.
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