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12v socket

  • 20-08-2012 12:24am
    #1
    eoinkildare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭


    Alright lads,
    Has anyone installed a 12v socket on their bike for charging satnav or phone etc?
    If so, was there any difficulty in it and does it work well?

    Cheers,
    Eoin


Comments

  • #2
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Easy to fit, works well, readily available and cheap. If you need one, it's a no brainer...


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    The last little mini-catalogue from Louis had one for 9.99 wired and ready to go.


  • #4
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Looking to do the same myself. Even think I had that one from louis to be ordered but my mate forgot :(

    fml

    ffs. downside to the louis order. 10e for the item. 10e for delivery to Ireland :/

    @OP - (or anyone else!) - if you fancy an order from louis for one or two small bits lemme know. we can work **** out.

    Unless I can get such an item in b&m store or ebay for cheaper than 20e delivered.


  • #5
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    kaimera wrote: »
    Looking to do the same myself. Even think I had that one from louis to be ordered but my mate forgot :(

    fml

    ffs. downside to the louis order. 10e for the item. 10e for delivery to Ireland :/
    Yeah the postage is dear when you look at that one small item, but the plus side is that the 10 postage is up to 30kg so you can order bike cleaner and oils etc and it still costs 10 euro.


  • #6
    eoinkildare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭eoinkildare


    Well I'll have a look online and if i can't find one cheaper i'll pm you to get a bulk order going. If i find one cheaper I'll let you know as well!


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  • #7
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Places like maplins/halfords/b&q should have them


  • #8
    -jellybelly-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭-jellybelly-


    I got this http://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=SINGLE+12V+WATERPROOF+MOTORBIKE+CIGARETTE+LIGHTER+ADAPTOR delivered for €7.50 It has spade connectors but just straightened them out with a pliers and fitted to battery ok. Used it on a trip with sat nav in my tank bag no problem


  • #9
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,450 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Unless you like flat batteries or your bike going up in flames, make sure it's fused and turns off with the ignition key (usually done with a relay triggered by the tail light circuit)

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • #10
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    @OP = I may have a spare one going.

    Ordered one from louis myself only for a friend to tell me he found two in his place that he must have ordered ages ago.

    mfw


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Installed one of these on the drz a few weeks back.No room for a full size one.

    http://burnsmoto.com/usb-power-socket-weatherproof.php

    Didnt relay it but it have a fuse built in,
    very tidy bit of bit.

    Came in a couple of days from the states.
    7e postage


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