Today I've installed the Honda Genuine 12V accessory socket, the one on the right side under the seat. Compared with the humiliating (temporarily) defeat of the center stand, this was a piece of cake. You need to have small hands to be able to install the socket metal bracket without removing the right-rear cowl. Anyway, not sure what to use it for but it's good to know it's there!
Installed original 12V Accessory Socket
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I would agree with the Gerbing heated gear idea. I have a special connector that I added under the seat for that. I used the same factory provided connector for that power port to put mine in the right saddlebag. I wanted something there for charging devices that don't fit in the right front storage pocket where the USB connector is. See that accessory project HERE. I also added a second 12v power port under the seat since the factory port has only a 10 amp fuse and wiring for supporting only that. I needed a 15 amp fuse and wires for emergency use for my Slime mini air compressor so ran my own wires directly from the battery with an inline 15 amp fuse.
The factory option (what I used in my saddlebag) cannot be used to charge the battery since it runs through other circuits on the bike and is a switched power item (disconnected when the bike is off). My added power port that is directly connected to the battery could be used to charge the battery, but I also have a battery maintainer pigtail on my battery for that purpose.
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