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In this article, I would like to share some of Ninnin's favorite touring items and ideas on his GPZ900R.
Ninnin's profile
About the motorcycle
KAWASAKI GPZ900R A12 (1999 Japan specifications)
I bought a used one in 2009, 11 years old in 2020, almost 50,000km!
The usual touring style
Day touring and camping touring mainly.
Annual mileage: about 2,000-3,000km and I'm still raising my child, so I haven't been able to drive the distance.
What I enjoy about touring?
It's fun to flush the passes down the road and take a hot spring bath. Long tours with a load of camping gear are great. (I'd love to visit Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku again!
I prefer the campground right near the hot springs. It's a great place to eat, drink beer, and soak in the hot springs.
Favorite Spot
Biei, Furano, Kushiro Marsh, and Aso: Great scenery!
Nyuto Onsen and Kurokawa Onsen: You will want to take a bath in various hot springs.
Oshika Peninsula: the winding is nice.
Too many things to write about!
What are your favorite items?
Manufacturer Name: Kashimura
Item Name: Separate Switch Socket
Specifications
Rated voltage/Current DC Plug: 12V DC/ Up to 6A for each port up to 9A total for all ports
Cable Length: Plug and Socket Body 1.5 meters
Socket - Switch 1.5 meters
Size/Weight
KX-144 (3 sets): Body size/Weight: Socket: 95W x 34H x 52D(mm) / 240g
Remote control: 65W x 20H x 35D (mm)
- The socket with a separate switch allows you to turn on and off the electrical components connected to the socket at your fingertips.
- A toggle switch makes it easy to turn on and off.
- Blue LED energizing lamp is provided for quick recognition.
- Easy to install with just double-sided tape.
- One socket can be used for up to 6A (70W) and all sockets can be used for up to 9A (110W) of electrical components.
- The direction of the cord can be divided into the left and right sides of the remote control unit, the left and right sides of the socket body, and the back of the remote control unit, according to the groove on the backside.
Useful uses and favorite points
Usual use
Use a socket in the tank bag and attach a toggle switch to the side of the tank bag.
(1) Power supply for ETC
(2) Power supply for electric heat jacket
(3) Using AC power (mainly for charging smartphones, eneloop, electric shavers, etc.)
Useful tips and tricks
You can turn on and off each power source with a toggle switch at your fingertips. For example, you can turn on and off the power of the electric heat jacket with the toggle switch at hand without having to pull the cord.
Recommendations
It's convenient because you can turn it on and off at your fingertips. Power generation on the motorcycle is scarce because it's an old motorcycle, and it helps me manage my electricity usage.
Summary
Thank you, Ninnin, for posting this valuable touring HACK! You will receive 1,500 points to spend at Webike!
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