Accessories in Cigarette Lighter?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Riverview, FL
I have my GPS and my XM radio plugged into mine. I start the bike first and then plug them in. Be sure to unplug them before you turn the bike off, or the power in their batteries as well as the power left in the plug could act as a capacitor and cause feedback in the electrical system. You will know if this is happening because you will hear a loud clicking and poping sound in the radio and speakers. This could potentially damage your radio or other audio components. Just remember to unplug before you shut off the bike and you will be fine.
Dwayne
Dwayne
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: San Tan Valley, Arizona
The reason for that is because it will bend the prongs inside that hold the lighter in place. My GPS works fine in it but I have the bend the thing back when I put the cig lighter back in or it will fall out. I mounted a power point in my tour pack to charge my phone when needed. Now I don't worry about losing the cig lighter anymore.
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Pipe Creek, TX
I recently picked up a 2011 Road Glide Custom, which has a cigarette lighter plug on the left/rear of the upper fairing. I was reading in the manuel that you are not supposed to plug accessories into the cigarette lighter. What the F*$k?
I asked a parts guy today at a local dealer if I could use it for a GPS and he said yes you can. In fact he's been using it for XM Radio on his RG for years.
Does anybody here use it for stuff? If so, what do you use it for, and have you had any problems?
I asked a parts guy today at a local dealer if I could use it for a GPS and he said yes you can. In fact he's been using it for XM Radio on his RG for years.
Does anybody here use it for stuff? If so, what do you use it for, and have you had any problems?
