my xtr 12v socket mod
 

I thought this project would be a simple affair by simply bolting on the socket and wiring it up. When I got to the shed yesterday I discovered that this wouldn't be the case due to lack of space on the bars!

This is the socket I bought
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...psdjbax7n7.jpg

Cheap and cheerful from eBay

I also used one of these

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...psn9u89mxk.jpg

With the help of a Dremel I cut it down to a more suitable shape and drilled holes for it to mount the socket

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...psikek0liu.jpg

Thn mounted it to the fork clamp. I utilised the top bolt and used a m5 bolt into the other bolt hole that is conveniently placed there

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...ps2zzxxuet.jpg

Once all bolted up it looks nearly stock and is also discretely placed and quite well protected from the elements

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...psummisuwt.jpg

Powered from the side light circuit via a relay, job done

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...psa7htvnpc.jpg


Hope this helps someone wanting to do the same

Nice
 

Very neat job Paul and yes... It has give me an idea because mine is currently under the seat.. Nice one

:023: Well done Paul - a very professional looking finished installation. More work than simply fitting it to the bars but ultimately a much better/neater solution in the end.

Paint
 

They only other thing I would do Paul would be spray paint the bracket black... Still very neat though

Marc

I did think of making it black, maybe when I have another tinkering session I may do that...