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OneTrack · 01-15-2008, 09:16 AM

I'd like to install an accessory power outlet socket on my FZ6. (I've done a forum search but nothing comes up).
If anyone has installed one, can you please LMK the best location (there are lots of good places on the inner fairing), which side works best (left or right) and what brand of power socket works best (i.e., waterproof, quality and durability).
Thanks!

**Nelly** · 01-15-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneTrack

I'd like to install an accessory power outlet socket on my FZ6. (I've done a forum search but nothing comes up).
If anyone has installed one, can you please LMK the best location (there are lots of good places on the inner fairing), which side works best (left or right) and what brand of power socket works best (i.e., waterproof, quality and durability).
Thanks!

Hi mate,
I have also looked into this, as I would like to run my sat nav of of the battery.
The bike clothing store near me has a guy who has installed a marine socket.

Neil

**reiobard** · 01-15-2008, 11:14 AM

the marine socket seems like the way to go, but i have to ask, why not just hardwire the power cord without the socket?

**grommit** · 01-15-2008, 01:12 PM

I got this of GANESTONE'S web site which it so happens I was looking at earlier...

GameStone's - FZ6 Fazer S2 - Modifications - Bags Connection

BAGS-CONNECTION - Tankrucksack, Hecktaschen, QUICK-LOCK Systeme, Exklusive Motorrad Gepäcksysteme

OneTrack · 01-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiobard

the marine socket seems like the way to go, but i have to ask, why not just hardwire the power cord without the socket?

Good question!

I've already "hard wired" my Battery Tender which has the little offset male/female connector that I could use for other accessories, but having a power outlet socket (or even 2) in a handy place would give me more options and more versatility.
Oh, edited to add: I've looked at Marine Sockets which really are ideal, but man alive...why is everything in a Marine store treble the cost of everywhere else?

OneTrack · 01-15-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grommit

I got this of GANESTONE'S web site which it so happens I was looking at earlier...

GameStone's - FZ6 Fazer S2 - Modifications - Bags Connection

BAGS-CONNECTION - Tankrucksack, Hecktaschen, QUICK-LOCK Systeme, Exklusive Motorrad Gepäcksysteme

Hmm...very interesting, thanks!
I do have a concern about having electrical connections so close to the fuel cap opening, mind you....one decent spark with the cap open and instant barbecue.

gamestone · 01-16-2008, 01:31 AM

I'm still waiting for the Bags Connection thing to arrive, they have everything in stock apart from the actual connection ring

, it's been two months and no joy.

They said it will be in next week but I'm not holding my breath, I will post a review when I get it installed.

bmccrary · 01-16-2008, 08:13 AM

The previous owner had put one on my bike. It is a clean install. I am pretty sure he just came right off the battery with it and then covered the wires with some loom.

We also wired one up on my father's Nomad. and we just hooked it up directly do the battery. And if I am not mistaken we went with one that is "waterproof" just because it seems that everytime they go riding, it pours.

-bryan

OneTrack · 01-16-2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks! Personally, I'd like to mount a power socket on one of the side inner fairing panels, where it is not so "in your face"...however, the high mount in the picture certainly makes it easily accessable, even with gloves on.

rgatling · 01-16-2008, 11:27 AM

Check out [url=http://www.powerletproducts.com/[/url] for a few options on this. I've used them on a ST1300 (XM radio and heated clothes) and ZX-14 (radar detector). Good stuff!

01-15-2008, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Accessory power socket question. I'd like to install an accessory power outlet socket on my FZ6. (I've done a forum search but nothing comes up). If anyone has installed one, can you please LMK the best location (there are lots of good places on the inner fairing), which side works best (left or right) and what brand of power socket works best (i.e., waterproof, quality and durability). Thanks!

01-15-2008, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,520 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	I got this of GANESTONE'S web site which it so happens I was looking at earlier... GameStone's - FZ6 Fazer S2 - Modifications - Bags Connection BAGS-CONNECTION - Tankrucksack, Hecktaschen, QUICK-LOCK Systeme, Exklusive Motorrad Gepäcksysteme __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

01-16-2008, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
gamestone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erith, Kent, UK Bike: FZ6 Fazer S2 Lava Red Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 Member #711	I'm still waiting for the Bags Connection thing to arrive, they have everything in stock apart from the actual connection ring , it's been two months and no joy. They said it will be in next week but I'm not holding my breath, I will post a review when I get it installed. __________________ GameStone's Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 http://www.gamestone.co.uk/bike/

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,415 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	the marine socket seems like the way to go, but i have to ask, why not just hardwire the power cord without the socket?

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bmccrary Future Engineer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 1,020 Rep Power: 17 Member #900	The previous owner had put one on my bike. It is a clean install. I am pretty sure he just came right off the battery with it and then covered the wires with some loom. We also wired one up on my father's Nomad. and we just hooked it up directly do the battery. And if I am not mistaken we went with one that is "waterproof" just because it seems that everytime they go riding, it pours. -bryan

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OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Thanks! Personally, I'd like to mount a power socket on one of the side inner fairing panels, where it is not so "in your face"...however, the high mount in the picture certainly makes it easily accessable, even with gloves on.

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rgatling Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 4 Member #1198	Check out [url=http://www.powerletproducts.com/[/url] for a few options on this. I've used them on a ST1300 (XM radio and heated clothes) and ZX-14 (radar detector). Good stuff!

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