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Scooters - 50cc => Super 8 => Topic started by: Super8504T on June 06, 2010, 07:33:29 PM

Title: 12v socket installation
Post by: Super8504T on June 06, 2010, 07:33:29 PM: Hi guys..

Bit of advice please.. I am looking to install a 12v scooter socket for my Super 8, so that when I am out and about and my phone gets low on battery I can charge it up.

I am looking at this 12v socket: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-Scooter-Cigarette-Socket-Lambretta-Vespa-Piaggio-/330439675359?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4cefbd4ddf (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-Scooter-Cigarette-Socket-Lambretta-Vespa-Piaggio-/330439675359?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4cefbd4ddf)

I already have neon lighting controlled by a switch connected directly to the battery. What I want to know is if I also connect this socket directly to the battery as well as the neons (Which I rarely use and are usually always off but still connected up), will it be too much of a demand having two power demands? Also when anything is not plugged into the 12v socket and the igniton is off.. will it still draw power? I hope not. It should only draw power when something is connected to the socket yes?

Thanks for any help.. much appreciated.
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: zombie on June 07, 2010, 01:34:04 AM: hey super8 Welcome to the forum. You can go to the local auto parts, and pick up a cig lighter socket off the shelf (generic) for about $5.00. I would use a 14-16awg set of wires dirrect to the battery, and install a 500 milliamp fuse. There will be NO draw as long as nothing is plugged in to it. I forgot to mention you should get one that has a rubber cover to prevent anything from falling into it, and shorting the fuse. It's a REAL simple mod., and one that I have been wanting to do for quite some time.
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: wordslinger on June 07, 2010, 02:39:52 AM: It's a REAL simple mod., and one that I have been wanting to do for quite some time.

..yeah, me too...
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: Super8504T on June 07, 2010, 07:39:18 AM: Ok then.. thanks for that guys. I can go and get it now ;D
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: sidthesloth on June 07, 2010, 07:52:10 AM: That is something that I have been wanting to do with both my bikes but have not gotten around to it yet.
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: zombie on June 07, 2010, 11:26:00 AM: We all have more in common than you would think!
Title: Re: 12v socket installation
Post by: sidthesloth on June 07, 2010, 12:13:52 PM: Yep, that little scooter is front and centre of my tunnel vision at the moment. Not that I am complaining.