Extra power outlet

[MACBEMMER]

I want to add the front GSA power outlet to my GS, any suggestions on wiring it?

I have the hardware.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[Davy F]

I bought the BMW kit for doing this. It piggybacks off the power socket under the seat, therefore is connected to the canbus system. A simple way is to just run it direct off the battery (with an inline fuse) bearing in mine that it will always be live. There's also another connection hiding around the headstock which you can connect with a BMW electrical part, but I can't remember the part number at the moment for this method.

[rcliffor]

I used the power connector that is already there by the steering column. Just for information...I understand that the pre-wired connectors that come on the bike are for very low current draw, fine for a GPS. I you want to power heated clothing, you need to run a cable (fused) directly back to the battery.

[MACBEMMER]

Originally Posted by rcliffor

I used the power connector that is already there by the steering column. Just for information...I understand that the pre-wired connectors that come on the bike are for very low current draw, fine for a GPS. I you want to power heated clothing, you need to run a cable (fused) directly back to the battery.

Is for a GPS or phone charge so I guess I need to get the electrical part mention above.

Thank you.

[jamais]

Run wires to the battery, fusing the positive lead with a 15 amp fuse. You can get one of those rubber protected fuse holders at an auto parts store. Be sure to install the fuse as close to the battery terminals as possible. Powerlet brand is the outlet that I used. Fifteen amps will not exceed the outlet particularly if you use 12 gauge wires.

The canbus will not run most heated vests.

I've tried to upload a photo but can't; I'm sorry.

[MACBEMMER]

Originally Posted by jamais

Run wires to the battery, fusing the positive lead with a 15 amp fuse. You can get one of those rubber protected fuse holders at an auto parts store. Be sure to install the fuse as close to the battery terminals as possible. Powerlet brand is the outlet that I used. Fifteen amps will not exceed the outlet particularly if you use 12 gauge wires.

The canbus will not run most heated vests.

I've tried to upload a photo but can't; I'm sorry.

Thank you! I will do that.

[jamais]

Finally, a photo! I've used fuses in this setup. One is for the aux power outlet and the other is for my Hella lights. Each fuse holder uses a 15 amp fuse.

I loosened the battery retaining strap screw and placed the wires behind the "T" retaining piece. I used coiled plastic wrap to protect the wires so they wouldn't rub against metal components causing any shorts.

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[JPB]

Following Helge Pedersen's advice (Globeriders R1200GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD - loads of good advice & highly recommended!) I bypassed the CanBus system and connected mine straight to the battery, with a line-fuse. That way it's always live, whereas if you wire it through the CanBus, it goes off a minute or two after you switch off the ignition. The socket is mounted between the fixing bolts for the winglets; the moulding on the bottom of the fairing looks like it was designed for this.

JPB

[Fudmucker]

I have 3 on my GS..!
In addition to the original under the seat, I have one on each side of the front fairing. All 3 are wired directly off the battery with a common 15A in-line fuse.
That was I don't have to disconnect anything if I need power - there is always 1 extra point available for a tire compressor, lead light, mattress inflater.

Hella makes a more economical one than the OEM and there are even cheaper Taiwanese made ones too...