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Re: That useless 10 amp 12VDC socket



At 02:10 PM 07/28/1999 -0500, David Arnett wrote:
 >I would appreciate some input on this one.  Should I yank the thing out and
 >install the American style cigarette lighter socket, or build up a "pigtail"
 >so I can use the thing, or install an additional American style cigarette
 >lighter (maybe right below it).  I have seen some of these sockets built for
 >four wheelers that have the sprung cap on it to prevent the ingression of
 >water like the one already on the bike.  I wondered what other people are
 >doing about this.

Items designed for motorcycle use (like heated clothing) will plug right 
into the socket. There are adapters that you can use to go to the larger 
size plug. I would get the adapter (from Triumph, BMW, or John Deere) and 
leave the stock plug the way it is.

- - Eric


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