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Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:32 am
by MJB
I have a small 12volt electric pump, which I am planning to use a pump in case of flat tires.
It has a cigarette lighter end, which I was going to cut off and attach small alligator clips, which when could be connected to the battery. Turn the bike on, and the pump works.
I believe could buy an adaptor to fit over the existing end, which would then fit inside the accessory plug on the bike, but hey that’s a lot more money.
My buddy mentioned that since my bike has a computer, and fancy electrical stuff, this might not be a good idea. This works on the old bikes.
Any suggestions??
Re: Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:24 am
by celticus
I have made my accessory plug a non canbus plug and have no issues with it in over a year. I tucked the stock one up under the seat because I didn't want to cut any wires and mounted the old style plug in it's place. I ran the wires to the battery.
Mark
Re: Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:37 am
by sandycruz
Hi Michael,
After reading a lot about the CAN bus controlled accessory socket and its limitations (disconnected when the key is off) over at ADVrider, I connected a fused SAE pig-tail (compatible with my battery tender) directly to the battery. You could do the same for your pump. I also believe the accessory outlet is limited to 5A. Others here have installed a fuse block to run multiple accessories. Good luck and let us know how you do!
David
Re: Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:14 am
by Dan-A
I use the Gerbing heated clothing pigtail connected directly to the battery, and have the adapter that allows the 2-prong accessory plug found on battery tenders and slime pumps to work with the same connector. The fuse is adequate to run the pump. One pigtail for everything.
Re: Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:39 pm
by MJB
Thanks for all your suggestions.
So it looks like a couple of options:
1) I can install an accessory plug right to the battery, with possibly a fuse within the line, which will run most 12 volt accessories
2) Connect the 12 volt electric pump directly to the battery.
Re: Electric Pump to Battery
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:22 am
by Dan-A
MJB wrote:Thanks for all your suggestions.
So it looks like a couple of options:
1) I can install an accessory plug right to the battery, with possibly a fuse within the line, which will run most 12 volt accessories
2) Connect the 12 volt electric pump directly to the battery.
Not possibly with a fuse in the line. Definitely with a fuse in the line.