Power sockets

[m9fnd]

Hi all,

Sorry to ask what I know is going to be a silly question to more experienced bike owners, but...

I took the top panel off my bike last night to reveal the air filter / battery etc. I was looking to see how much space there is under there to fit an accessory. When I removed the cover I saw another little aux power socket that clips onto the top of the battery. It seems my Garmin is plugged into it.

So what I want to know:
* Is this extra socket standard?
* Are there any others hidden around the bike? (i want to plug my Inforad into something)
* If not, what is the best way to power something like this? This is the first time I have played around with electrics on a bike and I'm a bit apprehensive.
On my old Triumph the fitter had stripped away a bit of the cable going into the fusebox and soldered the Inforad power cable directly on to that! I'm just a bit hesitant to start cutting into my new pride and joy's wiring!

Cheers!

 

[oblertone]

Fear not ...

... It's standard fit, but it is the only one ! I've fitted a auxiliary socket direct to the battery so I can charge using my existing charger. On the right side of the headstock (looking forward) youll find a handy hole in a support bracket and the freely available BMW type female socket fits just fine, fused spur to the battery and the jobs a carrot

ps - What's an inforad ?

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

.... ps - What's an inforad ?

It a device to help us drive more safely.... honest occifer

Mine should be arriving in the morning.

 

[chas820]

If you look where the current socket is you will see a marked space,drill there and fit another socket wired direct to the battery(via a fuse)