Member Contributer swimmer Posted September 27, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm debating the purchase of a 7th gen and I am trying to work through all the stuff I would need to do to make it "mine" and I was wondering where people are putting power ports/plugs for heated gear, etc.... I could find no info about whether the VFR comes with any outlets so I am guessing it does not. I prefer to have the connection for my heated vest down back by the rear side of the seat or passenger pegs so that the cord is not going over the tank, has anyone mounted an outlet there? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have heated gear connected directly to the battery, also use it for charging my battery (still on original battery 4+ years) and can connect to charge phone,mp3 device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted September 27, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have heated gear connected directly to the battery, also use it for charging my battery (still on original battery 4+ years) and can connect to charge phone,mp3 device. Do you just have an SAE connection hanging from the battery or where did you mount a socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Yeah my heated gear connection is down by the seat ,direct to the battery, My power port connection is up front of the bike, which is used for items other than heated gear. MOst heated gear comes with direct wire hardware connections, so might as well use that design, and keep the power port free for other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3racer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Not the best place but mine is wired into the running lights so it only works with the key on. Cost me 8 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted September 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2014 USB on left, cigarette on the right, power let down inside left front fairing, in an existing hole. PDM60 module used as a fuse less fuse block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I use product from Warm N Safe heated gear, they have SAE-Coax adapter & USB Adapter. I rarely use heated grip because heated gloves does a better job at keeping my hands warm. I also have the same cigarette plug that f3racer has, mounted in the same location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted November 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 25, 2014 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1411875804.602224.jpg USB on left, cigarette on the right, power let down inside left front fairing, in an existing hole. PDM60 module used as a fuse less fuse block. That looks good. How much room is there below that inner fairing? I have a dual USB plug that clamps in, but it's fairly deep, likely 1.5" below the fairing...would it fit? And is there a RAM mount for the steering stem? Never put one there before... Time to make this bike mine. -Dan EDIT: here's the one I have, it does not need the rectangular plastic piece if you are mounting in a plastic panel (it can clamp on). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted November 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 26, 2014 I installed the OEM Plug under the seat. I have the usb around the triple clamp but that is for my phone/gps. The OEM solution isn't a bad one, just need to run a plug from under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted November 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 26, 2014 There's one available as an accessory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I've painted the bracket since taking these pictures Its a really clean look and easily accessed. Next mod will be to send power to the top box, with a cable that can be unplugged from the box and tucked under the seat when not in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 7, 2014 Clint, how is the mounting bracket attached to the ignition barrel? Did you have to disassemble much? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 7, 2014 Two sided tape ? No he built a bracket that attaches to the top of the ignition barrel WOW nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 7, 2014 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted December 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 8, 2014 CLint, what are you using for the steering stem ram mount? The standard RAM mount is an offset 1" ball...looking for something that stays concentric with the stem... -Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted January 7, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2015 Clint - any way you can get us a better picture of the bracket holding the outlet to the ignition barrel? - Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny12 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This maybe a little late to the party, but I've been using this system for close to 8 years. I had these BMW style connectors on my ST1300 and now in my VFR. One is for my battery tender and the other is for my jacket liner. Jacket liner is controlled through a panel mount Heat-Troller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted January 19, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2015 http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/74718-huntinggunns-2012-build-thread/page-4# I like Clint's set up a little better but did the same with mine before I sold her. Made some L brackets to mount with the 2 screws under the ignition cover. Then mounted a couple of 3BR powersports USB ports on them. Worked perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Marsman99 Posted January 19, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2015 CLint, what are you using for the steering stem ram mount? The standard RAM mount is an offset 1" ball...looking for something that stays concentric with the stem... -Dan Adaptiv makes a in-line center mount for its line of swivel accessories mounts. It replaces the steering OEM stem nut. It's made from anodized Al, so torque to their recommended setting, not that for the OEM steel nut. The top plate has thru holes that match most other manufacturers mount plates. I have two setups, one with the magnetic RAM base, and the other for a phone mount as shown (uses the Adaptiv steering stem mount and an extra extender arm). I like the look of the Adaptiv a bit better w/o the finger nut sticking out the side, though they're harder to adjust on the fly. I've found that not to be an issue as once set right there is no need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted January 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2015 I ordered a ball mount that clamps internally into the steering stem hole/cylinder so you don't need to replace anything (expecting delivery soon). I'm going to wait until it gets a little warmer to decide how to mount up a USB plug. Would love to see your bracket! - Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 A little late to the party, but this is how I mounted my 3BR USB power source. They aren't "cheap", but I figured if I was going to spend the time to do it myself, it was going to get done right. Under the LH faring, the cable is attached to the quartet harness (sourced from DavidSilverSpares) for switched power. I even picked up the proper molex connector off eBay so there was no wire splicing involved. It's now plug and play... Sent from my OnePlus One using Forum Fiend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer Rider14 Posted March 27, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2015 I am going to go the Clint route to avoid any drilling. Just need to figure out the bracket Clint used. There are some brackets out there from SW Motech made for handle bar mounting with two bolt holes instead of one, but a hacksaw, a grinder and some filing should fix that if I don't just work with a piece of flat metal... http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-handlebar-mounting-bracket-for-flush-mount-12-volt-cigarette-style-socket Will try to get this done over the weekend. A little late to the party, but this is how I mounted my 3BR USB power source. They aren't "cheap", but I figured if I was going to spend the time to do it myself, it was going to get done right. Under the LH faring, the cable is attached to the quartet harness (sourced from DavidSilverSpares) for switched power. I even picked up the proper molex connector off eBay so there was no wire splicing involved. It's now plug and play... Sent from my OnePlus One using Forum Fiend I like this set up as well, but those don't look like stock bars, and with the stockers it looks like there may not be enough room between the bottom of the outlet and the top of the suspension knobs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 @Rider14 - That is correct. Those are Helibars I have installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted March 29, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2015 So I copied Clint and played with metal today. Took a burnt out battery tender and flattened out the steel case, cut out a bracket shape, drilled some holes and filed a bunch and I'm close to his bracket. Not exactly sure where to drill the mounting hole yet but I'll figure it out tomorrow. Here's my progress so far. This is what I'm copying - If you're interested, a couple more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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