Member Contributer joepopp Posted August 25, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2017 What are you guys doing on your 8 Gens for USB power? It turns out I will be using a yoke mounted ram ball. The factory 12V kit puts the connector under the passenger seat! Pics appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubyDoo Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I bought one of these and wired direct to the battery. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-24V-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Phone-GPS-Dual-USB-Power-Supply-Socket-Charger-Fast-/162472705290?hash=item25d420bd0a:g:5GYAAOSwB-1Y70~t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4corsa Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I bought one of these and wired direct to the battery. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-24V-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Phone-GPS-Dual-USB-Power-Supply-Socket-Charger-Fast-/162472705290?hash=item25d420bd0a:g:5GYAAOSwB-1Y70~t They have similar at Cycle Gear ($20?), that hook directly into your battery tender adapter (if you have one), or you can hook up all the way to the battery.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Havagan Posted August 26, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2017 Be sure to double check the power requirements of your USB device(s) and compare them to the output of the charger you plan to buy. If your charger only puts out 2.1A it won't keep your phone charged if the phone needs higher amperage for gps/screen/etc. I had to upgrade my 2.4A charger to 4.8A to keep my phone charged while using the phone for gps +music on the bike. The charger I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV1MTAA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted August 26, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2017 Have one under my seat connected to one of my harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted August 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 29, 2017 Depends what you want to power off it and if it needs to be switched. I mounted a USB connector under my seat but directly to the battery, that way, phone's, headsets, et'c can be charged over night. The other way would be to mount a USB (marine grade) on the yoke or the top fairing but wire it to the supply for the factory kit. that way you get it switched with the ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsoDoug Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlias Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I got this one: https://fortnine.ca/en/tecmate-universal-usb-compact-charger-with-sae-connector Connects to my battery tender cable and I bought an extension and plan to route it to me handlebars where I will be installing a RAM mount that I also ordered. I'll let you know how it works when it arrives in a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer joepopp Posted August 31, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks for all the input! I am really looking for ways to mount a USB near the speedo. Sorry to be unclear. I already have the power source worked out. I just may run an iPhone Cable from under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubyDoo Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The double socket I bought (in the link on my post above) is fastened with a tiewrap to the bar above the top radiator. If you look down past the clocks you'll see it. I than ran the cable under the tank to the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted September 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2017 21 hours ago, joepopp said: Thanks for all the input! I am really looking for ways to mount a USB near the speedo. Sorry to be unclear. I already have the power source worked out. I just may run an iPhone Cable from under the seat. How about something like this mounted in one of the fairing panels. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted September 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2017 Fine if your in a country where it doesn't rain. Useless over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted September 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, fink said: Fine if your in a country where it doesn't rain. Useless over here. Er... Marine grade waterproof USB socket... Thought of that dear boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted September 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is it waterproof when in use? Think not, the USB cable won't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubyDoo Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, fink said: Is it waterproof when in use? Think not, the USB cable won't be. Good point well made :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 3BR Powersports waterproof 2.1A USB adapter attached to the 'clip-ons'. Powered via the Quartet harness on my 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer joepopp Posted September 1, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Woodie said: How about something like this mounted in one of the fairing panels. ? I had the Blue Sea Dual USB Marine and a Datel Volt meter on my Gen 6. There were black plastic panels I didn't mind drilling through but not the same on the Gen 8. Not too keen drilling through the painted panels! I did use it in the driving rain with no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelx Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/85657-oem-12v-accessory-wiring-help-please/ I used this one, wired it to the under the seat accessory socket, double sided taped it next to my ignition switch https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HEJVXUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlias Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 3:14 PM, Ohlias said: I got this one: https://fortnine.ca/en/tecmate-universal-usb-compact-charger-with-sae-connector Connects to my battery tender cable and I bought an extension and plan to route it to me handlebars where I will be installing a RAM mount that I also ordered. I'll let you know how it works when it arrives in a week or two. So I said I'd report back: I got the RAM mount installed on the center steering hole. I used my TecMate / Optimate extension charging lead connected to the main battery, routed it under the gas tank and then up under the front cowl and used velcro to mount the USB charger. The charger is straight the battery and my understanding is that it will charge the phone even when ignition is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer joepopp Posted September 19, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/8/2017 at 9:43 AM, Ohlias said: So I said I'd report back: I got the RAM mount installed on the center steering hole. I used my TecMate / Optimate extension charging lead connected to the main battery, routed it under the gas tank and then up under the front cowl and used velcro to mount the USB charger. The charger is straight the battery and my understanding is that it will charge the phone even when ignition is off. Nicely done! Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayedrummer7 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What are you guys doing on your 8 Gens for USB power? It turns out I will be using a yoke mounted ram ball. The factory 12V kit puts the connector under the passenger seat! Pics appreciated. Just installedSent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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