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Qasual 05-20-2014 09:57 PM

Charge devices on your bike for under $5
 
Hello everyone,

Here is my how-to on making your bike capable of charging your devices for under $5 a.k.a Phones, GPS, i-Products. ect..

Here is what I started off with but as you can see I bought a Y-connector $2.99 (From Princess Auto) and if you already have connectors you are set. I went a little over kill because I thought I would have to solder and use shrink wrap but that was not the case.

Extra: Feel free to add a in-line fuse if you like to. :D

Bike:GZ250 and CBR600rr
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps2a919711.jpg

This is my random shopping list, some random stuff I did not have on me so I had to purchase some new supplies for the garage. I would expect the bike lovers here to have some tools. ;)
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps500e1f0b.jpg

Here we go, SNIP!
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps1bfa22cd.jpg

Press my connectors.
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps93c42983.jpg

All connected!
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps4ba7eea4.jpg

It lives !
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps7e79e611.jpg

Slide it out a little bit so you don't drain your battery.
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps9ac2d554.jpg


On the CBR. :D :concentrate:
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ps8cee4e86.jpg
Thread through the fairing and waa-laa!
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...psd2ff4560.jpg




THANKS FOR VIEWING !

320icar 05-20-2014 10:37 PM

I was gonna hate, but that's pretty good. Did you think about running it through a fuse though?

Qasual 05-20-2014 10:39 PM

I did think that when I was at Princess auto BUT, I thought "Hey if it's going to fail, the usb adapter is just going to fail." I would assume (Not sure actually) it has like a small fuse inside the adapter it self.


EDIT: A quick google search that some adapters do have fuses, no biggie !

EDIT2: No guarantees if there are fuses in the power adapter for GPS though.

fliptuner 05-20-2014 10:45 PM

http://clearcutconversions.co.uk/onl...use-holder.jpg

damn, ninja'd while I was looking for a pic

quasi 05-26-2014 08:27 AM

I can appreciate the DIY aspect, I like doing things myself as well when I'm able. Saying that, I was going to buy one of these, it plugs right into the wires for the battery tender, I was thinking of having it come up near the front of my bike, get a RAM mount so I can plug my camera, phone or gps into it if desired.

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 081-0158 Black Quick Disconnect Plug with USB Charger: Automotive

snails 05-26-2014 10:14 AM

why not break the negative and run it on a switch so you dont have to pull it out..

i never pull out

:whistle:

Gwilo 05-26-2014 07:02 PM

Here is something you can plug into it

Spotted: Do-It-Yourself LED Strip Helmet Illumination

http://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/...522_120841.jpg

Recon604 05-26-2014 07:32 PM

im planning to do this on my r6 and instead of hooking it to the battery, gonna splice it with the taillights wires. So when I turn off the bike, it would turn off too.

Raid3n 05-27-2014 02:14 PM

... if you do that, use a relay. your wiring will thank you.

nabs 05-27-2014 02:58 PM

Yeah throw an inline fuse on that mang.

Qasual 05-28-2014 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quasi (Post 8477283)
I can appreciate the DIY aspect, I like doing things myself as well when I'm able. Saying that, I was going to buy one of these, it plugs right into the wires for the battery tender, I was thinking of having it come up near the front of my bike, get a RAM mount so I can plug my camera, phone or gps into it if desired.

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 081-0158 Black Quick Disconnect Plug with USB Charger: Automotive

I just run whatever cable I need to the tail of my seat, gps, camera and what not. All you need is a normal 6ft and hide them in the fairings. I never did a naked bike so sorry guys haha. :P

GREAT IDEAS FROM EVERYONE THOUGH, It definitely helps anyone else who is interested in cheap modifications like these.


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