Using the cigarette lighter as a power point?
12-27-2010 | 01:23 PM
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
I replaced mine with a powerlet outlet. Looks better and I can use their 90 deg plug so it clears the tank.
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12-27-2010 | 04:41 PM
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From: Georgia
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05 Ultra
I replaced mine with a powerlet outlet. Looks better and I can use their 90 deg plug so it clears the tank.
Very nice. Me likey.
12-27-2010 | 04:53 PM
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
Been running my heated gloves power out of the cig lighter. I hope Harley doesn't find out, I might get a severe finger waving.,,,
12-27-2010 | 06:04 PM
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From: Augusta, GA
I have used mine for years with cell phone and gps. Like others have said, check for interference with tank on tight turns.
12-27-2010 | 06:12 PM
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From: Charleston, SC
I have my GPS AND Cig lighter on the same circuit and have yet to pop a fuse.
I also don't have any problem with the power cord hitting the tank...
Oh, thats because I ride an ugly bike! Road Glide +1 Boooyah!
lp
12-27-2010 | 06:21 PM
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From: SW Minnesota
We pump up our our camper's queen size air mattress with a Coleman pump plugged into the lighter socket. No problems.
12-27-2010 | 06:44 PM
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From: Indiana
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Udawg
Thanks Mastery. Found one on eBay for $5 and it should be a great temporary fix so I can use my old Garmin on it.
No problem. Just sent you a PM as well.
12-27-2010 | 07:56 PM
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From: Illinois
I use my lighter to power a GPS. Never had a problem.
12-27-2010 | 08:03 PM
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From: Orlando, FL
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Udawg
You don't have a problem with the GPS plug hitting the tank? I have an 11 FLHTK too and wanted to plug my Garmin in there but it has such a long plug I thought it might hit the tank.
I've used mine with a GPS since I got the bike - and no problem. Had to buy a different plug so it wouldn't hit the tank. Shorter plug clears just fine, and I have had zero problems.
12-28-2010 | 07:06 AM
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From: Chaffee, Missouri
Use mine to power the GPS, no problem. It takes a lot more current to fire up the lighter than it does to run a gps or phone, don't know why they would have a statement like that in the manual, guess I'll have to read mine
12-27-2010 | 06:12 PM
