Here is a super simple mod that is also inexpensive - adding a 12V power outlet for powering/charging cellphones, cameras, GPS's, etc.
This is the 12V power adapter that I got at Cycle Gear on sale for $9.99.
TRACKSIDE - 12 Volt Power Adapter - Other Parts - Parts - CycleGear - Cycle Gear
It is attached to the indicator light housing using 2" wide industrial strength Velcro that I got at the hardware store for $2.99/ft (you only need about 2").
Here are the installation steps (Note: These steps apply to a 2005 model year bike, other years may vary slightly).
-The adapter comes with a handlebar mount, this is not needed. Remove the 4 screws holding the curved plate and set aside.
-Remove the 2 screws holding the indicator light housing and pull the housing straight up to remove it from the bike.
-Using scissors, trim the Velcro to fit the indicator light housing and the 12V adapter mounting bracket. Attach the 12V adapter to the indicator light housing and remount the housing/adapter onto the bike.
-Ensuring that your fuel petcock is in the off position, remove the fuel line from the carb. If you have a California bike, also remove the hose from the tank to the emissions cannister.
-Remove seat.
-Remove the bolt holding the rear of tank to the frame, and remove tank by pulling the tank upwards towards the rear of the bike.
-Route the 12V adapter wiring alongside the throttle cables/wiring harness along the right side of the top member of the frame back to the battery. (Note: The wires on the 12V adapter were just barely long enough to reach the battery on my bike, just 1 extra inch would have made things easier but I was able to route it so it would work).
-Attach the wires to your battery. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
-Move the handlebars from the full left position to the full right position to ensure there is enough slack for the 12V adapter wiring.
-Remount the tank and reconnect the fuel line to the carb and, if applicable, reconnect the emissions hose to the cannister.
-Reinstall the seat.
-Done.
This is the 12V power adapter that I got at Cycle Gear on sale for $9.99.
TRACKSIDE - 12 Volt Power Adapter - Other Parts - Parts - CycleGear - Cycle Gear
It is attached to the indicator light housing using 2" wide industrial strength Velcro that I got at the hardware store for $2.99/ft (you only need about 2").
Here are the installation steps (Note: These steps apply to a 2005 model year bike, other years may vary slightly).
-The adapter comes with a handlebar mount, this is not needed. Remove the 4 screws holding the curved plate and set aside.
-Remove the 2 screws holding the indicator light housing and pull the housing straight up to remove it from the bike.
-Using scissors, trim the Velcro to fit the indicator light housing and the 12V adapter mounting bracket. Attach the 12V adapter to the indicator light housing and remount the housing/adapter onto the bike.
-Ensuring that your fuel petcock is in the off position, remove the fuel line from the carb. If you have a California bike, also remove the hose from the tank to the emissions cannister.
-Remove seat.
-Remove the bolt holding the rear of tank to the frame, and remove tank by pulling the tank upwards towards the rear of the bike.
-Route the 12V adapter wiring alongside the throttle cables/wiring harness along the right side of the top member of the frame back to the battery. (Note: The wires on the 12V adapter were just barely long enough to reach the battery on my bike, just 1 extra inch would have made things easier but I was able to route it so it would work).
-Attach the wires to your battery. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
-Move the handlebars from the full left position to the full right position to ensure there is enough slack for the 12V adapter wiring.
-Remount the tank and reconnect the fuel line to the carb and, if applicable, reconnect the emissions hose to the cannister.
-Reinstall the seat.
-Done.