I just checked out your site! What an excellent resource! Thanks for putting that together!
Caveat: I'm sure someone chimed in about Kerry's site, but being the noob here I just wanted to express thanks again!
I've known about it for a while and I just recently got inspired to wire up a accessory outlet for my bike; with a few of my own touches of course :mrgreen: Definately is a good resource :thumb:
You're welcome! :) And thanks.
If I ever get this DVD wrapped up I'll probably retake some of the photos, and will definitely add some more stuff. (Like a sources and prices list for TIRES!)
But for the time being work is keeping me hopping.... :(
Here's my take on the accessory outlet:
I first started off with a rough idea of what I was going to do from Kerry's instructions (http://www.bbburma.net/AccessoryPowerOutlet.htm). I found this plug end that I really liked and I knew I wanted to use; it's the same as the one's that come with a lot of trickle chargers to allow for different connections. I actually found one that is wired to an accessory outlet at Wal-mart:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/bikesocket.jpg)
My next problem was finding the same kind of connector to wire to the battery. The accessory outlet package showed it being plugged into a 4-wire trailer harness, but I wanted to find just a two wire version to match up exactly with my outlet. After 4 stores (Radio Shack, Autozone, Wal-mart, and Ace Hardware) and no luck, I gave up and bought the vehicle side of a trailer wire kit. I cut off the two wires I didn't need and attached a fuse and a couple of ring terminals to hook up to the battery. With a couple of zip ties I ran my harness up to the front of the bike:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/bikeplug.jpg)
Here is the outlet plugged into the harness (sorry it's a little blurry):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/bikeplugsocket.jpg)
I envision plugging the accessory outlet in when I need it and routing it into my tankbag. I may make a hole for it to run inside, we'll see. I have a little bit of concern that the wires could be in the way of turning full lock right, but I'll reroute things around if I have problems.
The sad part is that today I had to go pick up another ring terminal, which I did at a different Ace. I was curious, so I looked around and what do I find? The two wire plug that I had been looking for all day yesterday. I decide to go with what I have for now because 1. I already spent enough money on the project (probably only $10, but still...), 2. I only have one solder connection where I put the fuse in as, and 3. the trailer plug has a cover to keep it clean and dry while not in use. Someday I may fix this and get the right plug, now that I know where to purchase it, but for now I'm happy.
Cool. Very cool. :thumb: