I wasn't able to find much info online for sig lighter adapter install on F4i's so i took on the project myself. Decided to wright this up after install so apologize for the lack of pics..
(02 F4i)





What you will need:
1. 2. 3. Piece of wire suitable to the length you need
4. 1 inch drill bit


I used this video for wiring instructions. Not going to go into details as the video covers everything well.

1. I ran a wire from the battery/ fuse box to the front (I used the 10amp headlight fuse to piggy back off of)
2. Used a 1 inch wood drill bit to cut over the smaller hole that is already in the plastic liner
3. The cigarette lighter adapter snaps right in to the 1 inch hole and mounts flush with the plastic liner.
a. I did have to remove the sound resonator (empty box that sits on top of the intake pipe) on the left side
i. As I understand this box does not serve much purpose with an aftermarket exhaust.
b. You will also have to bend the pins on the back of the lighter adapter to get it the plastic fender piece to fit snugly
c. I used some Shoe Goo around the sig adapter (back side) to make sure it holds in place
4. (If using this for radar detector) I attached the ram mount to the mirror mount screw.
5. I put industrial Velcro on the top of the Ram mount and on the back of the radar detector; also use another Velcro strap to go around the adapter+ detector (it seems to hold well)
(This might work better .. if you don’t trust the Velcro idea)

 

 

Thanks for positing this man, I have been trying to figure out how I will wire my radar detector up. I only have the suction cups for a windshield mount. Do you think it will work on the windshield for the cbr or will it fall off at high speeds?

 

i don't know if i would trust suction cups on a bike.
1. the wind screen is not flat so i don't think it will adhere properly
2. Mot wind screen vibrates much more than a car window - doubt it will hold.