Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: doebag on October 14, 2016, 10:27:58 AM

Title: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: doebag on October 14, 2016, 10:27:58 AM
I wanted to use my mini compressor with my Z1100 which does not have an accessory socket, but is fitted with a fly lead for the Optimate charger the same as my GTR.
I bought a couple of Optimate connectors off Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Of-Connector-Adapter-Terminal-Socket-For-Optimate-Accumate-Battery-Charger-/291601870602?hash=item43e4d36f0a:g:c1YAAOSw14xWHiWH
Removed the cigarette lighter plug from the compressor power lead and fitted the corresponding half of the Optimate plug.
Just made sure the Optimate fly leads had 10 amp fuses fitted and now good to go on both bikes. No need to worry about having ignition on for the accessory socket to work, or forgetting to upgrade the fuse and blowing it with the compressor.
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: O.C. on October 14, 2016, 01:20:19 PM
I'll be updating the fuse on my bike to accommodate my mini compressor  :yes:   
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: StickyOne on October 17, 2016, 07:36:44 AM
Where is the bike's fly lead located?
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: doebag on October 17, 2016, 08:16:06 AM
It does not come 'with' the bike, but most people who use an Optimate or similar attach a permanent fly lead to the battery, as the battery is a fiddle to access on a daily basis.
Mine, and all the others I see,  attaches to the battery and the socket emerges from the battery compartment by your right knee [when sitting on the bike]
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: PRD on October 17, 2016, 08:21:41 AM
Battery on my old bike was new about 18 months ago.
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: moayling on October 17, 2016, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: doebag on October 17, 2016, 08:16:06 AM
It does not come 'with' the bike, but most people who use an Optimate or similar attach a permanent fly lead to the battery, as the battery is a fiddle to access on a daily basis.
Mine, and all the others I see,  attaches to the battery and the socket emerges from the battery compartment by your right knee [when sitting on the bike]

Thats where mine is located
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: O.C. on October 17, 2016, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: moayling on October 17, 2016, 10:57:21 AM
Thats where mine is located

+1  :yes:   
Title: Re: Mini compressor/accessory socket/Optimate lead
Post by: BigAlan on October 17, 2016, 06:32:21 PM
+2