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Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:04 pm**

I currently have a portable GPS , the question is putting a ciggy lighter under the rear seat for power to use it on the bike? do i wire this directly to the battery or elsewhere. i don't want to blow anything up both are bloody expensive(bike elect and GPS) :shock:

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I was going to do a direct hook-up to the battery but figured i would ask first

I know some of you have done it before. :?:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:07 pm**

I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me :wink:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:12 pm**

Javaman has one on his bike Im pretty sure, PM him...

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:37 pm**

Thanks Stereo will do.

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:54 pm**

Just make sure to use an in line fuse holder :wink:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:54 pm**

BladeBoy wrote:I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me

yep...and one that is fused..... :wink:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:55 pm**

Thank's no problem at all :wink:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:56 pm**

Smitty wrote:
BladeBoy wrote:I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me

yep...and one that is fused.....

I was guessing that the GPS had a fuse :roll:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:32 pm**

was guessing that the GPS had a fuse

I think i does but will use another just in-case $2 fuse is cheaper than a $600 GPS :oops:

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:23 pm**

Rossi wrote:Just make sure to use an in line fuse holder

absolutely

bladeboy wrote: I was guessing that the GPS had a fuse

shit no, at the best you'd be looking at a fuse built into the gps->ciggie lighter adapter, but i'd also be putting an inline fuse in there and just a 1amp fuse, max, even a 500mA fuse would be enough.

Posted: **Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:34 pm**

How much current/power will you be drawing?

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:15 pm**

RG wrote:How much current/power will you be drawing?

fark, u can tell th engineer is asking the questions. :lol:

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:19 pm**

i agree with all the above.

1. use an ignition powered point
2. use a fuse
3. determing a current draw by the gps and use appropriate fuse.

you can use a direct line from the battery. In that instance, u have to use a fuse due to spikes in voltage/current from starter, alternator, engine etc.

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:22 pm**

All wired up :wink:

. It sits nicely beside the gauge cluster, just enough clearance :shock:

. I did use an inline fuse and the charger for the GPS has a fuse also. Once the camera is working i will post a pic, i even got a no smoking plug! :lol:

not for any other reason just incase water happens to get near the lighter :shock:

Posted: **Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:12 pm**

Cool, a job well done :supz:

Kawasaki Sportsbike Riders Club - Australia - Online Forum

Electrical wiring ???

Electrical wiring ???