where to mount a ac/dc inverter?

GoForARide · 11-04-2009, 08:22 AM

If i listen to music, gps, browse the web and txt for hours it runs my pda battery down pretty quick. so i need to find a way to mount my ac/dc inverter. where should i put it.

conditions apply...

obviously I need to be able to plug stuff in, tho i can use an extension cord to a more convenient place.

I also need to be able to get to the on off button to the inverter. it geeks out if its on when you start the vehicle.

what worries me the most is weather. if it is sprinkling and or raining moisture could get pulled into the inverter by its fan. as well as raining when i forget to cover the bike. I suppose i could build some sorta filter that would "dry" the air.

what is the most practical way to do this?

Britt · 11-04-2009, 08:24 AM

This is just for your PDA? Can you use a simple 12v cigarette lighter power cord?

GoForARide · 11-04-2009, 08:38 AM

ill have to see if there is a car charger available for it. if so thats a pretty good idea.

tinkerinWstuff · 11-04-2009, 10:06 AM

DC powerpoint cord would certainly be the best option.

AC Inverter is using your bikes 12VDC power and converting it to 120VAC (no free lunch, this takes energy to do) and then the PDAs plug is converting the 120VAC power back down to some DC voltage (probably in the neighborhood of around 9v).

So basically what I'm saying it, it will be a lot less stress on your battery and the bikes charging system if you can use a 12v DC powerpoint.

drewl · 11-04-2009, 10:12 AM

I think about the 12v car jack mod often. I have seen several mods from loose under the seat to near the dash. I like the clean look mounted on one of the flat surfaces of the side panel. The 5th gen has the upright rear facing surface on the upper part of the fairing just under the handle bars. I think it would look good there.

I do not use electronics during flight very often so I have not done it.

Cyborg · 11-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Have you checked out Powerlet?

Da CLIK!

If your PDA has a mini USB port for power, here's just what I believe you need

Da CLIK, Pt 2!

GoForARide · 11-04-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerinWstuff

DC powerpoint cord would certainly be the best option.

AC Inverter is using your bikes 12VDC power and converting it to 120VAC (no free lunch, this takes energy to do) and then the PDAs plug is converting the 120VAC power back down to some DC voltage (probably in the neighborhood of around 9v).

So basically what I'm saying it, it will be a lot less stress on your battery and the bikes charging system if you can use a 12v DC powerpoint.

Oh, I agree %100. here is the catch...

:) I already own the converter. dont own a dc charger.

That said i cannot see them bein too much.

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11-04-2009, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoForARide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: Today 04:14 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 512 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	where to mount a ac/dc inverter? If i listen to music, gps, browse the web and txt for hours it runs my pda battery down pretty quick. so i need to find a way to mount my ac/dc inverter. where should i put it. conditions apply... obviously I need to be able to plug stuff in, tho i can use an extension cord to a more convenient place. I also need to be able to get to the on off button to the inverter. it geeks out if its on when you start the vehicle. what worries me the most is weather. if it is sprinkling and or raining moisture could get pulled into the inverter by its fan. as well as raining when i forget to cover the bike. I suppose i could build some sorta filter that would "dry" the air. what is the most practical way to do this?

11-04-2009, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Britt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-19-2009 12:52 PM Location: Westmont, IL - Find Me! My Ride: 2001 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 227 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	This is just for your PDA? Can you use a simple 12v cigarette lighter power cord? __________________ 2001 VFR Corbin Seat, Heli Bars, Givi Smoked Touring Windshield, SOS Priority Plus Taillight Modulator, Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Panel, Symtec Grip Heaters, Stebel Nautilus Air Horn, Throttlemeister, Garmin StreetPilot 2720 w/ Ram Tank Mount, BLS Peg Lowering Blocks "If you have a pulse, these four gear-driven cams pushing 16 valves at 10,500 RPM will quicken it." Tim Carrithers, Motorcyclist Magazine - June 2006 Britt's Two Wheeled Blog

11-04-2009, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
tinkerinWstuff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 10:56 PM Location: Colorado Front Range - Find Me! My Ride: '85 VF500f View my Photo Gallery Posts: 238 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	DC powerpoint cord would certainly be the best option. AC Inverter is using your bikes 12VDC power and converting it to 120VAC (no free lunch, this takes energy to do) and then the PDAs plug is converting the 120VAC power back down to some DC voltage (probably in the neighborhood of around 9v). So basically what I'm saying it, it will be a lot less stress on your battery and the bikes charging system if you can use a 12v DC powerpoint. Last edited by tinkerinWstuff; 11-04-2009 at 10:08 AM. Reason: straighten out the D's and the A's :)

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 11:29 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 132 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	I think about the 12v car jack mod often. I have seen several mods from loose under the seat to near the dash. I like the clean look mounted on one of the flat surfaces of the side panel. The 5th gen has the upright rear facing surface on the upper part of the fairing just under the handle bars. I think it would look good there. I do not use electronics during flight very often so I have not done it. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

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GoForARide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: Today 04:14 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 512 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	ill have to see if there is a car charger available for it. if so thats a pretty good idea.

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