HOW TO:12V accessory power from R1?

I posted this once, but I deleted it accidentally. I need to get power from the battery/generator on the 99R1 so I can run my camcorder, neons, radar detector, etc. Anyone know how/where to get accesory power? There are all sorts of attachments at Radio Shack, but I'm clueless on which one(s). Thanx in advance for any replies....

there may be a fused connector already as Martin said..or you can run a new lead from the battery...but make sure that you put a fuse within 18" of the battery...

that will work....but carries a certain risk to your camcorder etc. The bike voltage varies between 12 and 15 volts, you should really fit a regulator between the battery and your (possibly sensitive) equipment. Car things from radioshack should have a regulator built in and these are your best bet. You may need to modify them to be hard wired (via an inline fuse) to the bike.

ask Sam Farris... he is a forum sponsor and resident electrical guru. i'm sure he can tell you what to do. then you (or Sam) can post it here as a "How-to" :jump joe

Hi Brian, Most camcorders have an auxiliary 12-volt power input. These inputs are designed to utilize the 'normal' voltage level on a mobile vehicle. The system voltage on your R1 should stay relatively constant at right around 14~14.25 volts with the engine running. This is also a 'normal' voltage level for either a car or truck. Locate the fuse box under the operator's seat (on the right-hand side as you sit on the bike). Use a 3M 'trailer-light connector' filled with silicone dielectric grease to tap into the brown/blue wire connected to the fuse box. Connect an 'in-line' blade type fuse holder, such as a Radio Shack p/n# 270-1213, to the 3M tap connector. Connect your positive wire to the 'in-line' fuse holder. Select a good chassis ground point for your negative wire. I would route both the positive and negative wires back into the 'trunk' area and make the wires long enough that they can exit the trunk and reach where ever you need. This way, you can coil the wires into a big loop back into the trunk when they are not needed. I would put a convenient connector on to the end of the wires. There is enough clearance under the passenger seat lip to run the wires outside without crushing or damaging the wires. For your in-line fuse value, I would think that a fuse in the 3~5 amp range should be plenty big enough. Sam

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The Powerlet socket and BMW plug combination is very convenient to use and easy to install.

Check this out. I found it on Ebay...

Holy crap he has a cigarette lighter on the One...... ok now I have seen it all!! :eek: Sweet I like it though, great idea for accessories or long trips to charge the cell.

If you're talking about the pic I posted of my bike, it's a standard BMW outlet.

Originally posted by Eyespy If you're talking about the pic I posted of my bike, it's a standard BMW outlet. ...and a nice-touch, I might add.:) Sam

Thanks Sam. Comming from you, that's a nice compliment. It's a simple little touch, but it's a nice detail that makes it easy to plug in a Battery Tender, for example, because I have connected the male plug to the end of a Battery Tender cable. Hope you are recuperating well!