Specifications & Features
Features
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Heavy Duty 14AWG 105C Wiring Harness
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Water-proof Automotive ATO Fuseholder
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15 Amp Fuse
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Outdoor Rated Ty-wraps
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Detailed Installation Instructions
Typical Applications
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Battery Charging
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Heated Vests
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Portable Music Systems
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Bike-to-Bike Communicators
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Cell phones
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Radar Detectors
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GPS Units
Benefits
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Compatible With BMW, Triumph & Ducati Outlets & Accessories
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Stealthy, Stock Appearance
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Easy to Install*
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Easy To Access ATO Fuse
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Convenient To Use Mounting Location
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High Quality Connectors
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*Requires drilling an 11/16" hole in the Panel. In the event you require the proper hole saw bit, please turn to our Brackets & Accessories page under our Products tab.
Additional info
Cigarette/Cigar Lighter - This is your basic automotive type connector. Unfortunately there are no standards for the design of either the plugs or the sockets. Keep in mind this was never designed to be a connector; it was designed to be a cigarette lighter.
The connection between plug and socket can be intermittent or even non-existent. There is no standard to dictate how the plugs and sockets are manufactured. The sockets are manufactured in two popular sizes, 21mm & 22.2mm (inside diameter). Also while the center terminal is always positive, the design of the terminals can vary widely. These variables can cause a mismatch between the plug and the socket. Primarily it causes problems with loose or sloppy fits between the various manufacturers plugs and the socket.
Vibration must be minimized and 21mm sockets are highly recommended. Our experience shows that even well manufactured cigarette plugs & sockets have a tendency to vibrate out of the socket when mounted directly to a motorcycle frame or panel. We believe that the fused, "spring loaded" center terminal actually "pushes" the plug out. However, these are a very popular format and under the right conditions, they can work just fine.
Advantages: Popular, one hand operation. Many appliances are supplied with this type of connector.
Disadvantages: Big - it requires the most mounting space, problems mating plugs and sockets, not weather resistant, not reliable, not capable of high current loads like heated clothing.
Caution: Many cigar sockets are not capable of high current loads like heated clothing.