Re: Cell phone/GPS mount for handlebars

Posted by sgtslag on May 01, 2012; 1:12pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Cell-phone-GPS-mount-for-handlebars-tp3949994p3952915.html

Best practice is to install a secondary fuse block ($8, any auto-supply store):  put an in-line fuse of, say, 20 Amps, connected directly to the battery, using a $4 relay, which is connected to a running light circuit (the fuse block will be switched off when the key is off, to avoid killing your battery).  The fuse block will then allow you to install a second, 5/10/15 Amp fuse for individual circuits.  I just did this with my Voyager:  installed a 12 Volt outlet, as you describe, also installed a set of 3 Watt LED fog/running/lights, which are mounted on the engine guard bars; plan on installing new, car disc horns, wired directly to the battery, using a relay wired into the horn button, for maximum sound.  Just remember not to draw too much current while driving, or you will drain your battery...  Voltmeters are your friend.  Cheers!