Bandit S (at least 2nd gen)power outlet mounting

[02Tac]

I have been wanting to add a power outlet for my GPS for some time, but did not want something obtrusive.  In a fit of inspiration (admittedly rare) I came up with the idea of mounting it on the aft fairing support bracket by simply drilling a couple holes and securing it with stainless screws and nylok nuts.  I used an all weather outlet from Walmart and powered it from what I believe is the tap for the carb heaters (plug had an orange wire with a yellow stripe) that is located just above and aft of the carbs. The lead is only powered when the bike is on.  Seeing as mine bike is, thankfully,  not afflicted with carb heaters this is an unused power source so I dyked off the clip and hardwired the outlet leads.  After plugging in the power adapter I found that there is a handy wire clip mounted right near the steering head that holds the wire nicely as it passes through the triple tree to the bars.

[cyjo]

Nice setup. I use that same orange wire from the heaters to power a relay for my driving lights. I wanted constant power on the socket so I didn't use the relay on that but it certainly is handy. I hate having to splice into the stock harness.

Thanks for sharing,
Joe

[CLAY]

So can you get at it or is it just always in?  I have thought about simply mounting a couple receptacles in the fairing- instead I wund up running SAE connectors up to the front for the GPS- and the Sat radio is hardwired.  I have an outlet like yours under the seat to run an air compressor, should I need it...

[02Tac]

 I find I it is fairly easy to connect and disconnect.  There is plenty of room to reach in there.

[CLAY]

So can you describe to me where it is again?  If it's easy to get to, that is a sweet spot!  No fairing carving...

[02Tac]

 The easiest way to view the area (and required to remove the bracket) is to remove the fuel tank.  Once you do that you will see a bracket on either side of the frame that supports teh rear portion of the fairing.  This bracket is held on with 4 bolts. @ though the fairing and 2 at the frame.  Simply remove it, drill 2 holes in it to match the mount of the power outlet, bolt the power outlet, reinstall the bracket, connect the wiring to teh power source of your choice (I used the carb heat tap) and reinstall the tank.