auxiliary power source

[erock]

I am new here. Joined about two weeks ago. I LOVE reading all things about this bike, and things you have done or tried to make it even better !! I have a question. I am looking to add auxiliary power outlets (maybe two) for devices up front. Where is a good source to get power FROM ?? Switchable would be nicer, but not a deal breaker. Thanks in advance for your help. Love my (new to me) 2001 Voyager !!

[Nails]

Although generally frowned upon, I installed a pigtail straight to the battery, fused of course (you could put a switch on it, but I just unplug whatever). To make it sufficiently waterproof, I stuff it into the fairing through the little door that used to have CB radio controls (don't need no stinkin' radios). I use the plug for a trickle charger, heated clothing, and a USB charger (plugs in, I carry the cute little thing in a cubbyhole). If I stop, the clothing goes with me into the restaurant; and I can charge something (low power consumption) while I'm in the restaurant or wherever.

Truth be told, I've used the USB charger just twice (next sentence), the clothing once (too damn hot), and the battery charger never (AGM doesn't need it). The USB unit charges my phone about 4 times faster than it charges in the house, and the phone gets hot. So I really only do this in desperation (generally find a plug in the restaurant instead), and then for just a few minutes. The two times I used it, I was a few days away from 120V power on the Blue Ridge Parkway. (Until it entered my squid brain that I could just turn the stupid phone off.)

While in there, I recommend adding a stout ground wire from battery negative to a close-by place on the frame. I also extended a new ground to inside the left fairing, to a few nearby factory ground wires plus new auxiliary LEDs, the pigtail mentioned above, bypassing the 5th-gear cruise cutout, and other farkles I don't remember now. It's a stack on the frame of nearly a dozen wires, one going straight to the battery. Begone, you ground gremlins.

[VoyKimmer]

There are already 4 aux plugs on the bike. 2 under the headlight and 2 behind the rear seat. They are fuse and have a relay.

[erock]

There are already 4 aux plugs on the bike. 2 under the headlight and 2 behind the rear seat. They are fuse and have a relay.

Whoa !!! Sweet !! Haven't gone out to look yet, but how do I access the ones under the headlight ?? DO I need to remove the headlight from it's holder ?? From the front, I assume.... Also, the rear ones...are they identified or tucked away somewhere they can be readily found ?? Thanks a bunch for that info !!

[Nails]

You need to read the service manual. And get familiar with removing the fairing. (It isn't actually very hard ... especially after the hundredth time .)

[HMB Don]

Just remove the headlight, and look a little to the left. You'll see them.
The ones in the back are under the seat.
I don't plug any thing to the battery, because I forget to turn things off. Yep dead battery.

[Guido]

Hi
Welcome at the Voyager box
Guido

[Nails]

Okay, maybe not all of those hundred were strictly necessary.

[VoyKimmer]

Actually to get to the rear aux plugs just pull the lever and bring the back seat to its forward position then look between the back of the rear seat and the trunk and the leads are in a pouch there. Two spade connectors fit in each of the two leads for protected 12 volt power.

[VoyKimmer]

No need to remove any fairings. Front aux connectors require removing headlight cover and headlight lens to get to 2 connectors that can handle 4 spade connectors. Rear aux leads pull the rear seat forward holding the lever and same. Two leads 4 spade connectors.

[ragergreg]

I have found 2 good easy access key on points, one right on top of the battery and one up by the radio under the cowl. Depending on what you are doing both have big blade connections. I have added a usb charger, led lights and a couple other things to mine. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnudWx ... MqlS5p3g_g my Youtube channel you can look at the Ipod video for one and there is one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIdjps9wqg8&t=27s if you go about 1:40 in you will see the one under the seat, and check out the air horn install for the one under the cowl.

Good luck hope that helps!!!

[VoyKimmer]

Ragergreg, the topic was about the Voyager 1200 Aux cables. I think you are referring to a VV 1700.