Question

[chris1bev]

HI all

I'm looking at installing a 12v Socket on the storm for when i get my SatNav, this is what im looking at, could someone tell me if this will be too much for the battery or will it be fine.....also any recommendations for what SatNav to go for??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-MOTORCYCLE-WA ... 27b0a4cfa5

[geodude]

I am looking to do the same. I'll be waiting with interest for a response to this

[Phil-VTwin]

It looks fine to me but unsure of what you mean by "too much for the battery"

[Pete.L]

It looks fine to me but unsure of what you mean by "too much for the battery"

I think he means charging and running the sat nav Phil, and without posting his sat nav specs we'll never know. The wiring will be up for it, and it has a fuse, so the ciggy lighter will work safely, I'd like a plug and socket added so you can disconnect it easy if it rains or you are not using it. Other than that, looks fine to me.
The real question should have been "Is the alternator up to it?"

Pete.l

[vtrbarmy]

Can't speak for the Storm, but have one of those mounted on my Suzuki GSX1400 and it's no problem at all, can't see why it should be a problem on the Storm.

I've also got a TT Rider V2 mounted - but don't run that directly off the battery, instead I have wired it through a relay and it works fine, comes on when ignition is switched on. If you want the wiring diagram pm me your email address, cos I haven't worked out how to upload pictures or attachments on this site yet, which is quite frustrating

[geodude]

........... instead I have wired it through a relay and it works fine, comes on when ignition is switched on.

That would be cool. PM on its way

[vtrbarmy]

email with diagram attached sent back to you.

Also if you have a TT Rider V2 - this item on eBay may be of interest item: 140328914484

basically its a 12v lead for charging the Cardo TT Headset (and its the proper cardo lead as well) so if you have installed a ciggie lighter, you can recharge the headset when you arrive at your destination (if doing long distance) as TT advise that headset only has battery life of approx 3-4 hours....hmm.....hardly enough for a days riding, whne the TT is being charged via the bike all the time. So what i do when i stop for lunch on a days ride is detach headset from helmet, plug in and attach to underseat ciggie socket, go for lunch - on return - all nicely recharged, thank you!

Hope that helps. Unless you have a garmin Zumo in which case, apologies!

[chris1bev]

It looks fine to me but unsure of what you mean by "too much for the battery"

I'm in no way mechanically minded so please excuse my 'i've got no idea what i'm talking about phrases'

Basically i'm shite with directions hence i'm looking at purchasing a Nav...however the distances i'm looking at travelling is far more than the battery life on a nav.....so.....i require a power source to power my nav while riding and i'm assuming from your reply the i would need to let you know what Nav i'm looking at?

And thanks for your reply!

[benny hedges]

both tomtoms i have both have 1Amp fuses in the car adapter so they won't put much drain on your electrics.
3-4hrs battery life my foot lol - maybe when theyre new, but after a while, like a year or so, you'll be lucky to get 20 mins out of a charge!
waterproof ciggie lighters are a only few quid on ebay
probably cos the inventor didnt realise cige go out when they get wet

[benny hedges]

both tomtoms i have both have 1Amp fuses in the car adapter so they won't put much drain on your electrics.
3-4hrs battery life my foot lol - maybe when theyre new, but after a while, like a year or so, you'll be lucky to get 20 mins out of a charge!
waterproof ciggie lighters are a only few quid on ebay
probably cos the inventor didnt realise cige go out when they get wet

[Phil-VTwin]

I see, no problem

I would also say that it would be fine for a Sat-Nav but like any accessories dont leave it connected for too long when the engine is not running.

[benny hedges]

I see, no problem

I would also say that it would be fine for a Sat-Nav but like any accessories dont leave it connected for too long when the engine is not running.

or when you're parked up cos someone will nick it lol!
sorry for the double post btw - dunno what happened then but wont let me delete it cos phil replied

[chris1bev]

Excellent guys....thanks alot for the replies!!