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Nov 30, 2007 | 11:18 AM

#21

SFarace20

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RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

I added a power adapter to my '03 Heritage on the right side 'tin' panel on the forks, it works great. I just spliced into the power for the fender light. You have to drill a 7/8 hole in the thin metal which was a little difficult, I used a step drill bit that worked pretty well.

Nov 30, 2007 | 01:03 PM

#22

FLHT

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RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

Check out www.powerlet.net they have just the stuff you need . I just put on in my tour pack and it works out great.

Dec 1, 2007 | 07:46 PM

#23

chornbe

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From: Chester County, PA

RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

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ORIGINAL: PeteM

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ORIGINAL: chornbe

If it's going to be for audio equipment, run a pair of wires from the battery. Don't ground to frame. You can increase noise (ignition and alternator noise) in the audio equipment. You should also include a switched relay in the circuit to ensure that power is disabled back there when the bike is turned off.

All I'm really gonna use it for is charging my cell phone. Mebbe charge my Ipod in it too, but will see.

Thought about doing it switched, but the cell draws so little power when charging that I wasn't *too* concerned with draining the battery.

Will see, gonna ride it from Ohio to MBBW next year, so see how it flies

Should be A-OK, even if you forget the charger and phone overnight one night. *thumbs up*

Feb 26, 2008 | 09:33 AM

#24

homehandyman

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RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

Does anyone have photos of there install of the 12 volt power supply in there tour pak? Really want to do this project for long rides. Any help would be appricated. If you have used this product can you please explain where it was plugged into. This seems like the best option however I would like to know if it works.

Feb 26, 2008 | 10:49 AM

#25

drbillk

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From: South Carolina

RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

Two suggestions... For bikes without a tourpak or saddlebags try this:

http://www.powerlet.net/products/pkt052.php
http://www.powerlet.net/products/harley_mid.php

Feb 26, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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Tinkermc

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RE: Power outlet in Tour Pack

when I got the new bike I brought it home and the next day (it was raining) I put a power outlet in the trunk for my phone and or my Sirus radio, never looked back, I think I spent 2.00 at auto parts store for power outlet.

Mar 5, 2009 | 03:16 PM

#27

glenprice25401

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From: Martinsburg, WV

Do a search for "Biketronics" and "PakPower". it's VERY simple to install, two "clicks" and you're done. less than 3 minutes. no splicing, etc... and turns on/off with the tourpak lights. About $22.

Mar 5, 2009 | 03:35 PM

#28

jberg

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From: Rockland County, NY

I also did this very simply. I purchased the pigtail that doubles the accessory plug under the seat and the HD lighter type power outlet. Nothing to splice. Just make your own cord to extend from the power port's harness (which is plugged into the acc outlet) to the inside of the tour pak. Simple insulated crimp on spade connectors.
I drilled a small hole in the tour pak and the liner so the cord comes into the tour pak. Use a wire gromet if you like.
After connecting to the shell of the lighter outlet I insulated the whole thing with rescue tape. Now it floats around inside the tour pac along with the aux jumper I installed the same way. I can charge my phone or run my Serius or my ipod.
When not in use I coil it up and secure with a two sided velcro strap which also keeps it stuck to the bottom of the tour pak liner. It's real neat and versatile, takes up almost no space and can be removed or slipped out if necessary to work on tour pak.