Need help hard wiring.

[Michael Wilson]

So after recieving a VERY expensive speeding ticket I decided to get a radar detector my bike. Im not very familar with the wiring system on our bikes. My goal is to hard wire my radar detector so that it will turn off when the bike is off. Whats the best way to do this? I know I would wire it right to the battery and just install a switch but I prefer not to. Any suggestions or links will be very helpful! Please include picutures and simple explinations =)

 

[Nastybutler]

So after recieving a VERY expensive speeding ticket I decided to get a radar detector my bike. Im not very familar with the wiring system on our bikes. My goal is to hard wire my radar detector so that it will turn off when the bike is off. Whats the best way to do this? I know I would wire it right to the battery and just install a switch but I prefer not to. Any suggestions or links will be very helpful! Please include picutures and simple explinations =)

If you can wait a day or two I'm planning on posting a how to on how I wired up my circuit bar, which will allow you to easily power any gadget.

Cliff notes on how to do what you want, is you'll need to go to Radio Shack and get a 12V relay, connect it to the battery, and connect your radar detector to the relay.

 

[JSP]

Get a relay. Wire the relay to the battery and then to something that will only come on when the key is turned. I used the tail light. Then run a switch from the relay to your radar detector. When the bike is on, you can turn the detector on and off, but when the bike is off, you cannot. This way if you forget to turn it off it will not drain your battery.

Picture courtesy of Fit:

 

[Michael Wilson]

If you can wait a day or two I'm planning on posting a how to on how I wired up my circuit bar, which will allow you to easily power any gadget.

Cliff notes on how to do what you want, is you'll need to go to Radio Shack and get a 12V relay, connect it to the battery, and connect your radar detector to the relay.

thanks man! I'll wait a couple days to check it out =)

 

[Marthy]

Get a relay. Wire the relay to the battery and then to something that will only come on when the key is turned. I used the tail light. Then run a switch from the relay to your radar detector. When the bike is on, you can turn the detector on and off, but when the bike is off, you cannot. This way if you forget to turn it off it will not drain your battery.

Picture courtesy of Fit:

This is the way to go! But for the few amps that your radar will use you might get away from tapping some juice out of the front headlight... If you can that way is better... install a 12V outlet... double usage! :thumbup:

 

[Crocop43]

Dude just buy a battery powered radar detector...

 

[rjohnson5481]

If you can wait a day or two I'm planning on posting a how to on how I wired up my circuit bar, which will allow you to easily power any gadget.

Cliff notes on how to do what you want, is you'll need to go to Radio Shack and get a 12V relay, connect it to the battery, and connect your radar detector to the relay.

Looking forward to seeing that, would be a big help.

 

[Michael Wilson]

Dude just buy a battery powered radar detector...

1. I enjoy a challenge.

2. The style I wanted doesnt come battery powered.

 

[Nastybutler]

Sorry for the delay in my write up. That same day my Hyperpro springs came in, and right after I got the front ones installed, we had some awesome weather, so I've been out putting miles on my bike, and smiles on my face. The weather is turning crappy, so I'll get to the write up soon. I promise!

 

[yfz6r]

Any updates?

Also, are radar detectors effective? I don't drive like a jackass but will sometimes accidently creep over 85 on the freeway and don't even realize it untill a cop is behind me

 

[Michael Wilson]

Ya I,ve had my detector installed for several months now. I posted some pictures up on the site somewhere ill try to find them for you

EDIT: http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/radar-dectector-your-motorcycle-23026/index3.html#post300855