CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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This morning I sat down (don't ask me where I was sitting) and read through the original Kawasaki Audio Systems Operator's Manual. Interesting reading. After doing that, and then looking at specific places on my bike indicated in the Manual, I've determined that my bike apparently never had a CB system installed.

That being said, I am wondering what some of you industrious people have come up with to fill in the empty hole that is behind the "CB" door on the left-side of the fairing. I dislike having nothing behind that door.
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Re: CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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For a while I had a 12v outlet there, that I moved up to the top of the inner fairing above the casette compartment. I have nothing in there now.
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Re: CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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I installed a starter relay disconnect switch there. :hmm: Using that switch,I can prime the carbs without cranking the engine,as is needed if it sets a week or so. :thk:
If at sets for a time in the winter,I switch off the relay,and with the starter button depressed I can fill the carbs,close the switch,and it starts like a rode it the day before. :thmup:
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Re: CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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I fabricated a new vent.
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Re: CB radio spot on left-side fairing

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A couple of ideas, off the top of my head:

Voltmeter(to keep an eye on the health of the Charging System; to warn you that your accessories are exceeding the output of your alternator and you are running your battery down...);

Aftermarket CB Radio;

USB/12 Volt Accessory outlet plug [wired into the secondary Fuse Block (see below)];

Secondary Fuse Block for wiring accessories: wiring aftermarket, more powerful, horns directly to the battery, using a relay, connected to the handlebar switch (allows full power to the horns, without risking a fire in the OEM wires), etc.

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