Aux power socket

[Whitters]

I have an auxiliary usb / cigarette lighter type socket fitted to my DL1000GT (2007) that was done before I bought it. Its wired straight across the + and - of the battery.
I'm hoping to use this to power a mini compressor / tyre inflator to inflate an airbed while camping for a week. Any ideas if this will overload the alternator or battery. I'd  probably do it with the bike running to prevent battery drain.

[tallpaul]

It should work fine but just ensure that the fuse rating is sufficient for the compressor. Just an observation though, the usb port will be a constant drain on the battery unless there is a switch of some kind to turn it off manually.

[James59]

that's right, make sure the fuses can handle the device it in the socket. Mobile and GPS should be fine, other items may require a heavier load of power. I have a Cycle pump and attach it by crocodile clips to the battery with the engine running, I tested it last week and it was working fine.