I'm thinking of adding some auxiliary lights on my crash bars for a bit of additional visibility to other road-users. I seem to recall reading elsewhere that there's a little connector for powering satnavs that can be connected into - can anyone tell me if this would be adequate for connecting lights to? They can effectively be permanently on with the ignition is on. Otherwise it'll be a lighting circuit (relay and switch) from the battery. Thanks in advance! Nik
My sat nav is connected to that connector and is on all the time I have my Zumo on the bike. I don't see any reason it can't power running lights instead. One caveat is I think the Zumo runs off +/- 5volts but I think there is a step down in the cable and the connector supplies 12v. Someone will confirm that I'm sure.
I would always connect additional lights through a relay that gets it's on signal from the aux power point as mentioned. That way it actually only triggers the relay to switch on. it will then also switch off once the canbus powers off the aux supply after switching off ignition
One of my work colleagues fitted the givi lights to his suzuki. Everything needed was in the box and he says it was an easy installation https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401203033874 Or if you want theres always Denali https://chainspeed.co.uk/shop-by-bike/
There's a good write up on it here http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/...-motorcycles-everything-that-you-should-know/ Personally I'd always take the feed from the battery via a relay and they need to be switchable for MOT purposes I believe
MotoNik, re-reading your post I see you want visibility to others rather than a spotlight for you. In that case you could do what I have done. Search ebay for inexpensive LED running lights. This is one as an example I quickly found: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminum-Alloy-Bicycle-Lamp-Led-Night-Riding-Equipment-Bike-Lamp-Outdoor-Bi-W9D8/174218873059?hash=item28904108e3:g:3REAAOSwmAhea3QAhttps: These are better for motorcycles and there's a selection of others if you scroll down the page: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-60W-...507206?hash=item48e2c995c6:g:RD8AAOSwJTZdqXtf The ones I have cost about £15 a pair and I bought four to have a back-up. I also improved their waterproofing with silicone grease on the lens thread and silicone sealant on wire entry points. I mounted them beneath the beak. I first put a strip of aluminium inside for more rigidity. They are wired into the power outlet on the dashboard. You need a right angled mini-DIN plug. They come on and switch off with the ignition which makes everything easy, no need for wiring to the battery with relays.
Thank you for the links, those looks really decent. I actually bought these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352349630617 The only issue I have currently is finding somewhere I like to mount them. I'll then look at getting a pre-made loom a bit like this one... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183982593766 It's mainly finding the time at the moment, as I'm in the fortunate position of being super busy and still gainfully employed (which also means I can commute on my bike).