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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 5:04:45 GMT -5
Constantly doing a lot short runs with the lights on or leaving the scooter sit for a few weeks can result in the battery running a little flat. Most scooters have a battery compartment under the floor mat and I think it's fair to say, that it can be a little inconvenient to remove the mat and cover just to give the battery a quick top up. So the thought occurred to me that a charging socket is needed. I decided to utilise a cigarette lighter socket adapter that comes in the form of a dual socket splitter from my local Warehouse store. Cost was $2.99 - not bad for a 2 for 1 deal! This new socket idea can also serve a dual purpose by allowing accessories such as emergency lighting and even a solar panel charger to be plugged in. The first step was to pick up a few plugs, crimps, heat shrink, etc including a fuse box from my local auto accessories shop.
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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 5:05:28 GMT -5
The next step was to decide where to put the socket. The most convenient location for the socket seems to be the under seat storage compartment because it's easily removed for fitting and has a relatively short wiring run to the battery. After removing the compartment and deciding where to put the socket (I chose the forward right corner because the top of the center cover ends up level with the top of the socket), then it's time to drill the hole. The socket requires a 1" hole so I found the appropriate spade bit (25) and punched through very easily. The socket was a snug fit and the end cap simply screwed on to secure it.
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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 5:06:15 GMT -5
The next step was to crimp a plug to the socket so if I ever needed to remove the under seat storage box, it'd just be a matter of unplugging first. After I determined which black wire was the positive, I put some markings on it, crimped and clipped it into the top plug hole.
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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 5:06:58 GMT -5
Next came the wiring loom. A quick measure up from socket to battery to determine the length of wire needed then just a matter of crimping the ends. The Plug on one end of course and on the other, a simple loop on the negative wire. The positive was a little more fidly with an inline fuse and then a loop to the end. When finished and connections tested all that was required was some cable ties to the frame to hold it all in place.
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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 5:07:34 GMT -5
The other socket didn't go to waste either, I put it to good use on my other scooter
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Post by rerun2 on Nov 4, 2007 15:47:54 GMT -5
Highly creative, a lot of people that are hesitant about the right time to put their ride in 'hibernation' could use this idea to stretch the riding season when the weather is right. Just not having to snatch the battery is very neat! Thanks for the good idea! You get a cookie! ;D
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Post by scooterollie on Nov 4, 2007 15:52:22 GMT -5
Sin; Great job! Thanks for the in-depth installation guide.
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Post by کíŋ on Nov 4, 2007 16:05:47 GMT -5
thanks for the cookie ;D
Just made a quick edit, the hole for the socket was 1" not 1/2" and the spade bit I used was a 25 (25mm).
The solar charger is really useful, I leave it sit on the window sill while it trickle charges the battery at 3amps.
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Post by earlwb on Nov 4, 2007 20:55:16 GMT -5
Nice, looking good.
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rbparks
New Puppy Dawg
Burgman 650 rider
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Post by rbparks on Nov 27, 2007 19:01:56 GMT -5
I always admire people with the skills to do this sort of thing. I have to resort to solutions like having the dealer install the pigtail that came with my trickle charger so that I can plug it into the bike without having to directly access the batter, which is under the seat on a Burgman 650.
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Post by Glennby on Nov 27, 2007 21:36:23 GMT -5
NOW THAT"S GOOD!
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