Cigarette Lighter Cover?
#21
06-29-2021 | 04:05 AM
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#22
06-29-2021 | 06:00 AM
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From: Lititz Pa
All,
Seems my bike was delivered to me with the cigarette lighter missing. I don't smoke, so I don't "need" it. Just don't want the hole getting water in it and shorting out OR me not paying attention and putting my finger in there....
The stealership wants $ 16.80 for it. Nuts. Is there any other way to fill in the hole? Any waterproof cap or anything else that works? I am stumped.
Seems my bike was delivered to me with the cigarette lighter missing. I don't smoke, so I don't "need" it. Just don't want the hole getting water in it and shorting out OR me not paying attention and putting my finger in there....
The stealership wants $ 16.80 for it. Nuts. Is there any other way to fill in the hole? Any waterproof cap or anything else that works? I am stumped.
#23
06-29-2021 | 09:34 AM
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From: Central Texas
The receptacle is for power only, it is not for a cig lighter and the manual says not to use it for one as it was not designed for that. All of mine have had a black cover that plugs into the receptacle to prevent dirt and water from getting in. But the cover goes over the part that fits in the inner fairing, and as far as I know you have to remove the outer fairing to access the fastener that holds it in place. But you might want to check the manual or search for easier ways to accomplish that.
I have seen people put a cork in the hold though.
Paul
I have seen people put a cork in the hold though.
Paul
#24
06-29-2021 | 10:55 AM
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From: anacoco, la
the cover for the power receptacle in the tourpack is the way to go. little over a buck, covers the hole, and even has a bar and shield on it....
i still have the cigarette lighter than came out of my 2013 in a box of spare parts in my garage. never used it.
i still have the cigarette lighter than came out of my 2013 in a box of spare parts in my garage. never used it.
Last edited by skratch; 06-29-2021 at 11:00 AM.
#29
06-29-2021 | 12:27 PM
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#30
06-29-2021 | 12:29 PM
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From: ohio
the lighter is missing on my 13 SG....went to AutoZone and bought a GM style lighter element and it will not fit. It's too small. I tried the small light from my van (I have one there I keep plugged in) and that does not fit. I guess my questions are: are these an odd size lighter? will regular car lighter charging units plug in? Should I change out the whole lighter assembly with something automotive related? why 2 sizes? anything to worry about if it is used as lighter or power outlet?