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Live feed for camera

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I want to fit a camera to my bike but I want the live feed to be switched. I intend to take the feed from the rear power socket. Can anyone tell me what colour the live wire is in order for me to tap into it.
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Sharkfighter wrote:Can anyone tell me what colour the live wire is in order for me to tap into it.
Red/Green = +ve.
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Thanks for the prompt reply.
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I'm also looking to fit camera(s) to my 1250 when it hopefully arrives in March.I can manage the battery connection, but as I haven't got a rear power socket, is there an easy switched live that a technophobe can easily access please?

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paynes1 wrote: I'm also looking to fit camera(s) to my 1250 when it hopefully arrives in March.I can manage the battery connection, but as I haven't got a rear power socket, is there an easy switched live that a technophobe can easily access please?

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What spec have you purchased, my 1250 LE came with two sockets. Unless they have changed the spec for the 2021 models of course :)
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Thanks for answering.
Same as my 2017 1200, I went for the basic and added what I 'needed', cruise control, heated seats, gearshift, spots etc, I haven't asked for the second power socket.
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paynes1 wrote:I haven't asked for the second power socket.
If a second rear power socket is available as an optional extra, there is a good chance the wiring will be there and can be used as a switched live.
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David. wrote: If a second rear power socket is available as an optional extra, there is a good chance the wiring will be there and can be used as a switched live.

Agree with David.
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David. wrote: If a second rear power socket is available as an optional extra, there is a good chance the wiring will be there and can be used as a switched live.
Thanks for that. I was wondering the same, I'll check at the dealers next time we speak. They just phoned before I saw this to say that the bike is on the production line.
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