connector in left square box of fairing

[bobingeorgia]

What is the proper name of this type of connector, as if I were going to buy another and had to ask for it.
What is the application for this connector?
I have one on my Honda PC for the battery tender.
I am assuming that it is for an auxiliary device.
If so what devices could be used or connected here here?

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Not sure of the name but before I would assume it's safe to plug an accessory into it I would pull the false tank (fuel tank looking cover w/cruise control box on it) and check to see if it is wired to the battery. I may have been added for heated clothing, battery tender/charger, or as you suggested some other type of accessory but if you have a meter check it to see if it's hot all the time or only when the bike is running. Don't want to drain the battery while eating somewhere or while parked, also checking will ensure that it's wired correctly (Positive to Positive, Neg - Neg) if it's wired direct for a tender/battery maintainer.

[doug of so fla]

Also:: Check to see that it is fused with a 15amp inline fuse. If not put one on it..

[bobingeorgia]

OK, So I am now assuming it did not come from the MFG that way ?.

If it were for a tender would the reading be different than if it were for an accessory?
My crude way of thinking may be wrong.
If it were for an accessory it would be power out.
If it were for a tender it would be power in.
Can I tell the difference w/o removing the faux tank?

[doug of so fla]

If you have a multimeter you can check if it has power with key on or with it off. Power in power out, same.. It would take less time to take faux tank off than to type the post. Best way is to examine it then you know what you have!! very simple..

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Sorry if I confused you, what is in my mind doesn't always come out the same way.
If you use a multi-meter you and it's wired direct to your battery as for a Tender/charger/maintainer then you should get a positive measurement of voltage (assuming it's wired direct and not through a relay for an accessory).
If it is wired direct use the continuity check to ensure that it's wired correct red to positive, black to negative (if you can't see the colored connectors).
Power in or out won't matter unless it's ran through a relay, in which case it would be most likely for an accessory of some sort and if wired proper dead until the bike is running. Hot all the time if for a tender.
Removing the faux tank should give you a chance to see if it's run to a relay/power block or direct.
Again Bob, sorry if I confused you at all.

[bobingeorgia]

are their instructions on how to remove the tank posted somewhere?

Standard equipment on these bikes ... was it just a covered hole?

Thanks

[doug of so fla]

If you are talking about the faux tank cover? Just remove 2 screws, 1 on each side of the rear of the cover just below the end of the seat. They may be covered by a rubber plug, just pick out the rubber plug and remove the screws, then there are 2 thumbscrews on the bottom of the cover about midpoint on each side, just turn them and you will feel them free up. they will stay attached to the frame. Lift cover up from the front untill it raises enough to be able to pull it forward to clear the seat. You will see a wire harness that is hooked to the cruise nacel on the tank cover, it has a connector with a little lock on it, press the lock and wriggle the connector apart. Then set faux tank cover in a safe area where it won't get damaged,, Just put it on in reverse of taking it off. Your battery and main fuse box and air cleaner and computer and fuel tank and radiator cap, & relays, are all under the cover. REMEMBER!!!!to connect the cruise cable back up!!! If you do not have a manual someone will get you a address to copy. You will need one if you want to remove the fuel tank

[lockwoodjohn]

Hi Bob,
I have a lead that looks just like the one you have in the picture. Mine goes right to the battery and it has a little block in one line that is fused. It is where I plug my battery tender in to (1.5 Amps) it has a five amp fuse in it. I was told it could also power heated gloves and vests, But I would need to install a bigger fuse in it.

Hope my input helps!
John

[voyager55]

That's a SAE connector. Very common. Heated Gear, battery tender etc

[drdoolittle77630]

i bet its for heated riding gear ....but i'm sure u can plug a battery tinder to it too..but only if its hooked straight to the battery

[bobingeorgia]

Thanks for everyone's reply.
Here is my experience with a battery tender.

My Honda PC has a cord with this SAE connector trailing out of my trunk.
I plug it directly to a another cord with a SAE connector and in to the wall socket. There is no battery tender box seen.

So could I plug this same cord from the wall socket into the SAE on the XII or do I need a battery tender box to do this?

Second

You will need one if you want to remove the fuel tank

You are talking of the actual fuel tank not the faux tank? I shouldn't need a repair manual to remove the faux tank should I?

Thanks

[debron]

Don't do anything until you remove the faux tank and see where the wire goes!! You could end up sending 110 volts of AC current into your 12 volt DC battery. You're making this too hard. Just look at it. It's 95% likely the wire goes straight to the battery, possibly fused, originally installed for a battery tender and/or heated gear. One installation works for both.

You do not need a service manual to remove the faux tank. Two Phillips screws and two thumb screws.

[bobingeorgia]

Thanks