12v socket installation

[Super8504T]

Hi guys..

Bit of advice please.. I am looking to install a 12v scooter socket for my Super 8, so that when I am out and about and my phone gets low on battery I can charge it up.

I am looking at this 12v socket: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-Scooter-Cigarette-Socket-Lambretta-Vespa-Piaggio-/330439675359?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4cefbd4ddf

I already have neon lighting controlled by a switch connected directly to the battery. What I want to know is if I also connect this socket directly to the battery as well as the neons (Which I rarely use and are usually always off but still connected up), will it be too much of a demand having two power demands? Also when anything is not plugged into the 12v socket and the igniton is off.. will it still draw power? I hope not. It should only draw power when something is connected to the socket yes?

Thanks for any help.. much appreciated.

[zombie]

hey super8 Welcome to the forum. You can go to the local auto parts, and pick up a cig lighter socket off the shelf (generic) for about $5.00. I would use a 14-16awg set of wires dirrect to the battery, and install a 500 milliamp fuse. There will be NO draw as long as nothing is plugged in to it. I forgot to mention you should get one that has a rubber cover to prevent anything from falling into it, and shorting the fuse. It's a REAL simple mod., and one that I have been wanting to do for quite some time.

[wordslinger]

It's a REAL simple mod., and one that I have been wanting to do for quite some time.

..yeah, me too...

[Super8504T]

Ok then.. thanks for that guys. I can go and get it now 

[sidthesloth]

That is something that I have been wanting to do with both my bikes but have not gotten around to it yet.

[zombie]

We all have more in common than you would think!

[sidthesloth]

Yep, that little scooter is front and centre of my tunnel vision at the moment. Not that I am complaining.